I'm considering giving the Iron Butt 100 a whirl. I hear this thing is brutal, so it could be a good measuring stick for other endurance races in the future. The Black Bear Rampage and Fool's Gold 50 are two races I'd really like to do this year, but the Fool's Gold conflicts with the Stanky Creek CX & TT. That choice will likely come down to weather. There's still the Black Bear Rampage as well as the 6-hours of Herb and 12-hours of Stank. Ultimately, I really want to do something like the Firecracker 50 or even the Leadville 100 in Colorado.
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Out of curiousity I followed your Iron Butt link and then looked at photos of last year's event. I said "wow" more than twice. Looks like a great event!
Toss in temperatures in the upper 90's and a humidity level just as high and you have the makings of a long day.
The Leadville 100 is a lottery system. Entries must be in by Jan 31st and notification is sent in February. The Carmichael Trainright Leadville camps are another avenue to get a spot in the race. It is at high altitude. The city is 10,152 feet above sea level. Just walking around the quaint city, I noticed the lack of oxygen. Very worthwhile endeavor. Enjoy the event you choose!
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