Gone Fir A Run 50K Trail Run

10/01/2024

Hey everyone!! Your results are posted on ultrasignup.com
A huge CONGRATS!! To all the finishers out there. I know there was race sabbatoge out there on some major parts of the course. But you all did it!!
Next year I am adding a 25k (15 miles) to the course.
25k & 50k race distance. Crews will be allowed next year, and also Carlson aid will be moved to Pine bluff Road instead. So a couple changes to the aide to keep you on the course this time around.
Happy Trails you'll and see ya next year!

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09/29/2024

Dose anyone recognize this jacket? It was left at the equestrian aide station.

09/29/2024

Old license plates for the big finish!

09/29/2024

All day I was getting texts and making sure all runners were passing through aid stations.I was not hearing from Bre for a few hours. Worry was starting to set in and forgetting her Bib number was trying to track her down.
Finally had some word on her from her family who was tracking her on a device. Such a awesome idea!
Hours gone by and we wait for a long time still worried cause it starts to get dark. I dont leave till every runner has come through. Also kept everything set for her to finish.
I catch up to bre on the trail and we head back to her final finish.
Bre finished with a qualifying time and here's why. Bre made a wrong turn by going down trail 10. She corrected it and kept going. During this time we didn't know her status of where she was. Bre also mentioned that while running she saw kids messing with the markers which also made it challenging to know where she was.
The fact that Bre kept going and pushing through no matter what was going on out there. She kept going on and never gave up. And that shows true grit of not giving up no matter what happens. Bre ran a total of 39 miles when she only needed 31 miles. This was her 1st 50k like most of you. The fact that she didn't give up easy and hearing some of her story. I am giving her a qualifying time. I'm about community and guys this was my favorite year to be part of.
Bre Brigman CONGRATS on you finishing your race and not just throwing in the towel and giving up. It's stories like these that keep us all inspired. Thank you!

09/29/2024

Here's another Aweome volunteer story. From an amazing runner. Katy Bean who took 2nd place 🎉🎉for women.
I saw your post on FB about the volunteer gal. I don't have a FB so I couldn't respond, but I wanted to tell you how absolutely wonderful she was! She was so enthusiastic and supportive at the aid station. She danced with me as I passed through and gave me an Oreo. Absolutely lovely human. It really made a positive impact on my run.
I saw this pic and was delighted to see her photo bomb it.
Katie, CONGRATS on taking 2nd for women. You also showed true grit out there.
And THANK YOU Shannon for your time volunteering making these memories for the runners. Truly couldn't have happened without my amazing volunteers!!!

09/29/2024

Today I got to be part of an amazing race today
Met some incredible people out there. Even this lady. She volunteered for 10plus hours today crewing and supporting the runners out there. Set up and teared down an aid station 40 minutes each way from the start of the race.
After chatting with her, I learned that she's part of the flightless birds run group in Cheney and wanted to be part of my race event. I really love what I do.
It doesn't bring in money but it definitely brings in family and community. I get to be on the sides lines and watch others run the aid stations and check in with runners like they are family. And be part of something that is really amazing.
Thanks to all who showed up for their runners and other runners who needed the extra support. You all are just amazing!

09/29/2024

Everyone meet Dave! I ran his chocolate chip 50k as my very 1st ultra. Dave signed up to run mine 3 weeks before the race. He is part of my inspiration and helped with parts of getting my race up. Never thought in my entire life something like this could happen.
It was such an amazing day today! And Dave finished my race with a qualifying time. Way to go!!

09/29/2024

09/29/2024

What a great race!! Thanks everyone for crushing this course.

09/28/2024

Congratulations Melissa and Zane. 1st and 2nd place at the Gone Fir A 50k trail race!!
You both showed true grit out there!!