ULTRA RUN
72, 48, 24, 12, 6 Hour &
The Mighty Electric 100 Mile
Welcome to The Ultra Centric Experience road racing events, traditionally America’s most competitive endurance athletes compete for Ultra Centric Titles from 6, to 72 hours in duration.
Please enter The Ultra Centric Experience as your time permits, on line registration only, no event weekend registration. No exceptions.
All running events are held on a USATF Certified .5 Mile paved oval, 4600 Murrell Park Road, Flower Mound, Texas.
Murrell Park entrance gate closes at 10:00 pm through 6:00 am to vehicle traffic. Please plan accordingly.
The Ultra Centric Experience is professionally timed by Raul Najera, founder of Run-Far Racing of Austin, Texas. Run-Far Racing maintains a stellar reputation for expert event services, and impeccable results timing. You are responsible for wearing your Electronic Chip during all events. NO lap credit will be given without your Electronic Chip.
Ultra Running Start Times
- 72 Hour, Thursday Nov. 19th, 9:00 am
- 48 Hour, Friday Nov. 20th, 9:00 am
- 24 Hour, Saturday Nov. 21, 9:00 am
- Walking UC Centurion, Saturday Nov. 21, 9:00 am
- The Mighty Electric 100 Mile, Saturday Nov. 21, 9:00 am
- 12 Hour, Saturday Nov. 21, 9:00 am
- 6 Hour, Saturday Nov. 21, 3:00 pm
All Events Prize Payout
Each event awards a Prize Payout of $50.00 per participant, for Men, and Women. Remember, more paricipants = bigger payout.
Each event of The Ultra Centric Experience includes; 72, 48, 24, 12, and 6 Hour events, also includes The Mighty Electric 100 Mile, and The Walking UC Centurion.
The Prize Payout's are awarded during the Champions Awards Brunch, on Sunday Nov. 22, 10:30 am. The Prize Payout is awarded in the following manor, in each event;
Men’s Champion 45% Men’s Second Place 25% Men’s Third Place 15% |
Women’s Champion 45% Women’s Second Place 25% Women’s Third Place 15% |
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Aid Station Use Rule
The Runners/Walkers have a specific Running Aid Station, located on the USATF Certified.5 mile course. (Site Map click here)
The Running Aid Station is only for Runners, and Walkers.
Runners, and Walkers are not permitted to use The Mountain Bike Aid Station.
Both Aid Stations are designated with large signage.
The rule is very important for the safety of all participants.
The Running Aid Station, and Port a Johns are placed strategically inches from the course. The intentional placement is intended to maximize your performance on The Ultra Centric Experience USATF Certified Course.
Many of the athletes in The Ultra Centric Experience are competing against long standing records. Please be considerate to all participants by not obstructing the inside lane if you find yourself moving slowly.
IMPORTANT CREW/PARTICIPANT INFORMATION
THE ENTRY GATE INTO MURRELL PARK IS CLOSED AT 10:00 PM UNTILL 6:00 AM TO VECHICLE TRAFFIC.
What this means: You are not permitted to drive a vehicle into Murrell Park after 10:00 pm to 6:00 am, please plan accordingly. You may leave Murrell Park anytime; you may travel inside Murrell Park anytime. Emergency vehicles are always permitted.
Aid Station
The Ultra Centric Experience provides the most helpful volunteers the sport has known; please thank them for their assistance. The aid station is open , and at your service for the 72 Hour start, Thursday, Nov. 19, 9:00 am; and open continuously through the conclusion of The Champions Brunch on Sunday, Nov. 22, 11:00 am.
A “Warming Hut” consist of a heated 1600 square foot, walled tent with the same hours of operation as the aid station.
The Aid Station will provide a bountiful selection of hot food, and cold items. Hot items will include; oatmeal, vegetable soup, chicken/noodle soup, spaghetti, lasagna, coffee, tea, hot chocolate.
The prestigious Sammy Voltaggio of Austin prepares a grand breakfast of bacon, eggs, omelets, and pancakes for the 72, and 48 hour participants. Cold station items will include saltines, cookies, fresh fruit, peanuts, graham crackers, sandwich materials. Hot water will always be available for your use, or crew members. A microwave is always available.
All Hammer Nutrition products are provided by the generosity of Hammer Nutrition, this includes an assortment of flavors of bars, gels, and Heed sports drink mixes. Hammer has very generously sponsored The Ultra Centric for many years.
Your Entry Includes
Complimentary Murrell Park Camping, Parking, and Day-Use kick off your Ultra Centric benefits.
Please refer to the “schedule” tab to review your event start time, complimentary buffets for your crew, friends, and family. All buffets prepared by the renowned Sammy Voltaggio of Austin are also extended to the volunteers.
Please enjoy your Champions Finishers Brunch on Sunday, Nov. 22 from 9:00 am to 11:00 am, as we collate event results from Run-Far Racing. You accomplishments will then be rewarded with the Pay-Outs, Commemorative Ribbons, and Medals and Sponsor Raffle Drawings.
Please do not leave without your Commemorative Mug, and Commutative Long-sleeve hooded sweatshirt or Long-Sleeve Commemorative Tech Fabric Jersey.
Please encourage your training partners, race comrades, friends, and family to enter one of the several events; all are a great introduction, or step-up to an endurance activity. All participants increase you potential pay out.
A Flatter RUN Course for 2009
After receiving feedback from 2008 participants we selected a venue that would provide a more level running course.
Below are a video showing a drive around of the running course, a topographical map of the course and a surveyors report.
Half Mile run loop displays red contour lines of 2 feet elevation change (click for very large version)
This year's couse also features side to side elevation changes measured in mere inches. The civil engineer's report is below.
Running Course Lap/Distance Chart
