On June 24 to 25, 2023 Walk or run as far as you can in 6, 12 or 24 hours around the William McDonald track OR where ever you chose in the freebird category.

Official Race Rules and Schedule at the bottom of the page

This is your chance to set a personal record! Take as many breaks as you like, take a 5 hour nap. This event is a chance to see how far you can go in 24 hours. Run, walk or crawl just keep moving forward!

Start and finish location for all categories: William McDonald Track

Start/finish times (subject to change):

• 6 hour category - June 24 - 9am Start/ 3pm Finish
• 12 hour category - June 24- 8am Start/ 8pm Finish
• 24 hour category - June 24- 8am Start/ 8am (June 25) Finish
• *Team relay category (track only) (*NEW - 6 hour individual segments) - June 24 - 8am Start/ 8am (June 25) Finish
• Virtual - Send proof you completed your event to yk24hrultra@gmail.com (a medal will be sent to the mailing address you register with)

**Approval of Race director required for anyone under 16 years of age for this event**

Team Relay segment times (1 person assigned per 6 hour time)

1. Segment #1 - 8am to 2pm - June 24, 2023
2. Segment #2 - 2pm to 8pm - June 24, 2023
3. Segment #3 - June 24 - 8pm to 2am - June 25
4. Segment #4 - 2am to 8am - June 25

**Sorry, Virtual Race can only be completed in Canada. Do not sign up if you are planning on doing it outside of Canada.**

$65 Race Fee includes:

• Noon, Wednesday, June 21, 2023 is the deadline to sign up or change categories.
• A well earned medal
• Extra crew medals for any category are $10 each (you must preorder)
• William McDonald track rental
• 2 wonderful Portapotties (at track)
• Water/occasional treats (at track)
• Music - Your team take turns with the speaker to provide you some personalised motivation (Quiet times June 24 - 9pm to June 25 - 8am)
• Prizes
• for 6/12/24 categories - 1st and 2nd place trophies (furthest distance)
• 1st place relay team medallion that can be split into 4.
• Medals for all participants
• door prizes

FAQ:

1. Team relay category - MUST BE COMPLETED AT TRACK - choose 1 of 4 six hour segments (one person may do multiple segments, but each segment is 6 hours for 1 registered person and only their distance counts) Total distance will be reported for each segment of the designated participant and all segments added together for a total team distance. if someone can't participate for a 6 hour segment one team mate can take their place or the team claims no distance for the segment.
2. All participants will track distances with a GPS device: -

• Use Strava, Garmin, Roadid, etc.
• Only 1st and 2nd place (plus 50 state qualifiers) need to show proof of results to claim their prize.
• MAKE SURE TO TURN OFF AUTOPAUSE ON YOUR DEVICE ON RACE DAY!!

1. 75 people maximum on the track (pacers may not be permitted June 24 - 9am to 3pm depending on track congestion.)

• If more than 75 people sign up for the track the 6hr event 'may' split 6 hour into 2 time periods.

1. No dogs on track running or walking with racers. Yes you may have a nice dog who wouldn't hurt anyone, but this is not the place for your furry friend. Dogs allowed at your shelter on a leash though.
2. Team, 12 and 24 track participants require an on-site support person the entire race. 1 support person can represent multiple racers.
3. Team, 12 and 24 track participants require a shelter which can be shared with other participants.
4. Freebird participants will show the race director GPS data to support their results.
5. This event is self supported - meaning you provide your own food, we will provide water.
6. Track traffic rules will be in place with some lanes designated for running and others for walking.
7. Track direction will change every 3 hours (subject to change, but there will be change of directions)
8. Free bird participants will be permitted on the track and to use the site.
9. You can set up a tent at the William McDonald Track, but be respectful of the site and clean up after yourself and don't damage the turf.
10. No fires allowed.
11. Event will take place rain or shine.
12. Event will be paused in the event of thunder and lightning. Participants will have to leave the field when directed by the race director and can return when the race director restarts event. Freebirds must practise self preservation and use common sense to stay out of lightening.
13. Don't blame the DJ if you don't like the tunes... :-)
14. Sorry, strictly no refunds. (You can transfer your race fees to a different participant if you find one, but YKMC will not find alternate participants on your behalf.)

This is about endurance, not speed. How long can you last?!?