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The Bull Run Run is a 50 mile run over trails that parallel the Bull Run and the Occoquan River. The course traverses forested, rolling terrain. There are about 150 yards of asphalt. The remainder is single track dirt. There are small stream crossings. Most of the course drains well, but parts can be muddy in wet weather. The event is held in the height of Virginia's spring beauty. While we have had both warm and cold weather, brutally hot, humid weather is unlikely.

When

The 2018 Bull Run Run will start at 6:30 AM, Saturday, April 7, at Hemlock Overlook Regional Park, Clifton, Virginia. There is a 13-hour limit with intermediate cutoffs. There are no early starts. Persons missing cutoffs must withdraw from the run.

Runners should pick up their race packets between 3 PM and 8 PM on Friday, April 6 at Hemlock. Runners who can't pick up their packets at that time, may do so on race morning after 5 AM but no later than 6 AM.

Rules

Yes, we have them. We try to have reasonable rules and only what we need. We ask that you review the rules and comply with them. We are hang-loose and fun-loving, but we have our anal streak too. Please humor us and review the Rules - Warnings - Frequently Asked Questions.

Hospitality -- Entry Premium and Food

The Bull Run Run is noted for good entry items and finishers awards. There will be a pre-race dinner Friday, April 6, between 5:30 and 7:00 PM. The cost of the dinner is $8 if paid with entry, $10 at the door.

There will be two trail briefings on Friday evening before the event - one at approximately 6:00 PM and another at 7:15 PM.

Complimentary light breakfast on Saturday morning for all runners at 5 am. Crews are welcome to partake as the start approaches.

There will be a post run barbecue open to all. (Alcohol is not permitted in the parks.)

Accommodations

There are reasonably priced options for sleeping at Hemlock Overlook Regional Park on the night before the event. More information is available on the accommodations page.

Sorry, no RV type vehicles permitted at Hemlock Overlook. Please do not drive your RV to the event at all. We don't have room for it.

Awards

All finishers will receive an award. Twenty-five, twendy, fifteen, ten, and five-time finishers receive special recognition. There will be awards for the overall male and female winners, the male and female winners of each age division (open (under 40), masters (40-49), seniors (50-59), and super-seniors (60 and up)) in both North and South categories. We will present awards in two ceremonies, or upon request for those who must leave. We don't mail awards.

We will also have awards for teams in several categories. Team information

All members of the winning army, North or South, will receive a small token. North-South Competition

Questions

Please check this Web site first including the FAQs, then if you still have questions please contact the RDs.

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