Firefly Six Hour Night Trail Race

Firefly Six Hour Night Trail Race Race Information

<h5><span style="color:rgb( 35 , 111 , 161 )">The Firefly Six Hour Trail Race is a six-hour timed night trail event. </span><span style="color:rgb( 35 , 111 , 161 )">Run as many trail laps as you can in six hours. <br /><br /></span></h5> <p>Participants complete as many laps as they can on the  Franke Park Trail network for up to six hours. The route consists of paved path, gravel and single track dirt trail.</p> <p>Each loop will start/finish at the HUB. Only full loops will count toward your mileage total! The HUB is a multi-use facility built and maintained by the Summit City Singletrack mountain bike riding club. The HUB is equipped with picnic tables and shade triangles. The HUB will also be lit after sunset. </p> <p>You can find the HUB between the gravel parking lot and Derby Hill. </p> <p><br />There will not be an aid station on the course. Bring your own snacks and drinks to keep at the HUB. We encourage you to bring your favorite snacks and drinks to share at the HUB during the race. This is a great opportunity to share and try new trail treats.</p> <h5><br /><strong><span style="color:rgb( 35 , 111 , 161 )">New to Franke Park? </span></strong><br /><strong><span style="color:rgb( 35 , 111 , 161 )">There are a few things to keep in mind:</span></strong></h5> <ul><li> <h6><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )">Trail pace is about two minutes per mile slower</span></h6> </li><li><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )">The trails are technical!</span></li><li style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )"> <h6><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )">Always be aware of your surroundings-branches can pop out of  anywhere</span></h6> </li><li style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )"> <h6><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )">There are roots and rocks on the dirt trail-watch your step</span></h6> </li></ul> <h5><br /><span style="color:rgb( 35 , 111 , 161 )"><strong>Recommended Gear:</strong></span></h5> <ul><li> <h6><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )">Headlamp/flashlight. It’s a night race</span></h6> </li><li style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )"> <h6><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )">Folding chair</span></h6> </li><li style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )"> <h6><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )">Insect repellent</span></h6> </li><li style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )"> <h6><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )"></span><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )">Sun screen</span></h6> </li><li style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )"> <h6><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )"></span><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )">Snacks</span></h6> </li><li style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )"> <h6><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )"></span><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )">Water</span></h6> </li><li style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )"> <h6><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )">Hydration mis</span></h6> </li></ul> <p> </p> <h5><span style="color:rgb( 35 , 111 , 161 )"><strong>Schedule of events:</strong></span><span style="text-decoration:underline"></span></h5> <h5> </h5> <p><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )">3:30PM-4:45PM-Packet pickup</span><br /><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )">4:45PM-Race instructions and information</span><br /><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )">5:00PM~Race Time</span><br /><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )">11:00PM-Race awards</span></p> <p> </p> <h4><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )">The Firefly is a group project. Bring your own nutrition and hydration and bring your favorite trail snacks to share. It’s a great chance to try something new! <br /> </span></h4>