CandleLight 12/24 Hour - Overnight Ultra and Relays

Rush, New York
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About CandleLight 12/24 Hour - Overnight Ultra and Relays

Start times

  • The 24-Hour race starts at 7 AM on Saturday.
  • The 12-Hour race starts at 7 PM on Saturday.
  • The 12-Hour relay race starts at 7 PM on Saturday.

Finish

  • Finish closes for all races at 7 AM on Sunday for all races.

The racecourse

  • Here is the course map on MapMyRun.
  • The race course is a 1 mile, mostly paved loop with about 150 yards of fairly smooth wide trail surface - no ankle twisters!
  • The first half of the course goes gradually downhill.
  • The second half of the loop goes gradually uphill.

Overview for 12/24-hour races

  • Run as many laps/miles as you can in 12/24 hours.
  • One Lap is about 1 mile long. 
  • There is no minimum required amount of time to be on the course, nor will you DNF (did not finish) if you do not run the entire 12 hours. One complete Lap of the course qualifies you for an official finish. You can run as long or as short as you want, depending on your personal goals.
  • Walking, stopping to rest, and even napping is allowed.

Overview for 12-hour overnight Relay

Not ready to go in circles for 12/24 hours yet? No problem! There is a 12-hour relay option available.

  • Each relay team must have at least two but no more than four team members. Each relay team gets a BIB attached to the BIB belt before the start. The BIB belt serves as the relay baton.
  • It's up to each team to decide the order, length of the distance, or time for each team member. There is no minimum distance or time requirement per team member, and there are no rules for the rotation within the relay team. The team can start with only two team members during the first 6 hours and let the other two members rotate during the last 6 hours of the race. If desired, teams are allowed to pass the BIB belt after every Lap or every hour or else.
  • The team captain registers the team, and members are added to the team for free. User coupon code 'relay' when registering your relay team or when joining the relay team

Aid Station

  • The course will feature one fully stocked aid station with great ultra fare throughout the run. Also, it will be easy to self-support - bring your own cooler, tent, chair, and/or other supplies and set up your personal aid station that you can visit every Lap.

Personalized BIB Option

  • For $10 extra, race participants can put any personalized message on the bib - as long as it is PG rated in every language.
  • A personalized Message can be your first name, last name, pets name, the cause you want to promote, or anything else.
  • For longer messages, a smaller font size may be used to fit the message on the bib. 
  • There is no separate scoring division for personalized bib message holders. All 12-hour participants get scored together, and all 24-hour participants get scored together as well.
  • The registration for personalized bibs ends about a month before the race.

Other

  • Please join the CandleLight Facebook group at https://www.facebook.com/groups/Candlelight12/ where you can pose questions to other race participants.
  • Race Presented by The Greater Rochester Running Club (GRRC). Become a GRRC member and receive a $10 discount when signing up for the race. This discount does not apply to the Relay race.
CandleLight 12/24 Hour - Overnight Ultra and RelaysStart times The 24-Hour race starts at 7 AM on Saturday.The 12-Hour race starts at 7 PM on Saturday.The 12-Hour relay race starts at 7 PM on Saturday. Finish Finish closes for all races at 7 AM on Sunday for all races. The racecourse Here is the course map on MapMyRun.The race course is a 1 mile, mostly paved loop with about 150 yards of fairly smooth wide trail surface - no ankle twisters!The first half of the course goes gradually downhill.The second half of the loop goes gradually uphill. Overview for 12/24-hour races Run as many laps/miles as you can in 12/24 hours.One Lap is about 1 mile long. There is no minimum required amount of time to be on the course, nor will you DNF (did not finish) if you do not run the entire 12 hours. One complete Lap of the course qualifies you for an official finish. You can run as long or as short as you want, depending on your personal goals.Walking, stopping to rest, and even napping is allowed. Overview for 12-hour overnight Relay Not ready to go in circles for 12/24 hours yet? No problem! There is a 12-hour relay option available. Each relay team must have at least two but no more than four team members. Each relay team gets a BIB attached to the BIB belt before the start. The BIB belt serves as the relay baton.It's up to each team to decide the order, length of the distance, or time for each team member. There is no minimum distance or time requirement per team member, and there are no rules for the rotation within the relay team. The team can start with only two team members during the first 6 hours and let the other two members rotate during the last 6 hours of the race. If desired, teams are allowed to pass the BIB belt after every Lap or every hour or else.The team captain registers the team, and members are added to the team for free. User coupon code 'relay' when registering your relay team or when joining the relay team Aid Station The course will feature one fully stocked aid station with great ultra fare throughout the run. Also, it will be easy to self-support - bring your own cooler, tent, chair, and/or other supplies and set up your personal aid station that you can visit every Lap. Personalized BIB Option For $10 extra, race participants can put any personalized message on the bib - as long as it is PG rated in every language.A personalized Message can be your first name, last name, pets name, the cause you want to promote, or anything else.For longer messages, a smaller font size may be used to fit the message on the bib. There is no separate scoring division for personalized bib message holders. All 12-hour participants get scored together, and all 24-hour participants get scored together as well.The registration for personalized bibs ends about a month before the race. Other Please join the CandleLight Facebook group at https://www.facebook.com/groups/Candlelight12/ where you can pose questions to other race participants.Race Presented by The Greater Rochester Running Club (GRRC). Become a GRRC member and receive a $10 discount when signing up for the race. This discount does not apply to the Relay race.
Rush, NY

Race Events & Distances

Choose from 6 race distances available for CandleLight 12/24 Hour - Overnight Ultra and Relays in Rush, NY. Registration includes timing, finisher medals, and post-race refreshments.

24 Hour

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Frequently Asked Questions about 24 Hour

How long is the 24 Hour?
The 24 Hour covers Distance varies.
What time does the 24 Hour start?
The 24 Hour starts at 7:00:00 AM.
How much does it cost to register for the 24 Hour?
Registration for the 24 Hour costs $0.00.
Where is the 24 Hour located?
The 24 Hour takes place in Rush, NY.

24 Hour Relay

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Frequently Asked Questions about 24 Hour Relay

How long is the 24 Hour Relay?
The 24 Hour Relay covers Distance varies.
What time does the 24 Hour Relay start?
The 24 Hour Relay starts at 7:00:00 AM.
How much does it cost to register for the 24 Hour Relay?
Registration for the 24 Hour Relay costs $0.00.
Where is the 24 Hour Relay located?
The 24 Hour Relay takes place in Rush, NY.

24 Hour with personalized BIB

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Frequently Asked Questions about 24 Hour with personalized BIB

How long is the 24 Hour with personalized BIB?
The 24 Hour with personalized BIB covers Distance varies.
What time does the 24 Hour with personalized BIB start?
The 24 Hour with personalized BIB starts at 7:00:00 AM.
How much does it cost to register for the 24 Hour with personalized BIB?
Registration for the 24 Hour with personalized BIB costs $0.00.
Where is the 24 Hour with personalized BIB located?
The 24 Hour with personalized BIB takes place in Rush, NY.

12 Hour Overnight

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Frequently Asked Questions about 12 Hour Overnight

How long is the 12 Hour Overnight?
The 12 Hour Overnight covers Distance varies.
What time does the 12 Hour Overnight start?
The 12 Hour Overnight starts at 7:00:00 PM.
How much does it cost to register for the 12 Hour Overnight?
Registration for the 12 Hour Overnight costs $0.00.
Where is the 12 Hour Overnight located?
The 12 Hour Overnight takes place in Rush, NY.

12-Hour Overnight with personalized BIB

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Frequently Asked Questions about 12-Hour Overnight with personalized BIB

How long is the 12-Hour Overnight with personalized BIB?
The 12-Hour Overnight with personalized BIB covers Distance varies.
What time does the 12-Hour Overnight with personalized BIB start?
The 12-Hour Overnight with personalized BIB starts at 7:00:00 PM.
How much does it cost to register for the 12-Hour Overnight with personalized BIB?
Registration for the 12-Hour Overnight with personalized BIB costs $0.00.
Where is the 12-Hour Overnight with personalized BIB located?
The 12-Hour Overnight with personalized BIB takes place in Rush, NY.

12 Hour Overnight Relay

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Frequently Asked Questions about 12 Hour Overnight Relay

How long is the 12 Hour Overnight Relay?
The 12 Hour Overnight Relay covers Distance varies.
What time does the 12 Hour Overnight Relay start?
The 12 Hour Overnight Relay starts at 7:00:00 PM.
How much does it cost to register for the 12 Hour Overnight Relay?
Registration for the 12 Hour Overnight Relay costs $0.00.
Where is the 12 Hour Overnight Relay located?
The 12 Hour Overnight Relay takes place in Rush, NY.

Registration Information

Registration is typically available online until race day (subject to capacity). Early registration is recommended for guaranteed entry and potential early bird pricing. Check with race organizers for specific event details and included amenities.

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