Live Oak Ultra

Name: Live Oak Ultra
Start: 2025-02-01T07:00:00-06:00
Location: 969 Howard Ave, Biloxi, MS 39530-3733, United States

Schedule

Sat, 01 Feb, 2025 at 07:00 am

UTC-06:00

Location

969 Howard Ave, Biloxi, MS 39530-3733, United States | Biloxi, MS

Rougarou Running and (sponsors to be named) is introducing the inaugural Live Oak 50K in a fat-ass style supported run through Biloxi and Ocean Springs, MS.
The route will include a run past the iconic Biloxi Lighthouse, along the beach boardwalk and over the bridge to Downtown Ocean Springs, Front and East Beaches, and the sublimely peaceful Gulf Islands National Seashore State Park. The route returns to the start in downtown Biloxi for the finishers' party at Altered Reality Brewing.
Although this will be a simple event for the first year, there will be modest aid available along the route and official times will be recorded. Swag and awards will be given. Many more details to be added very soon.
Registration will be available soon at https://ultrasignup.com/register.aspx?eid=18345
More in detail:
Start and finish location will be at Altered Reality Brewing on Howard Ave, Biloxi, MS at 7:00 AM. Runner check in will be from 6:00 AM to 7:00 AM at the start. There is a small amount of parking in the lot next to the brewery plus adequate free street parking along Howard Ave.
You will have 10 hours to complete the course. Some wiggle can be given on the finish line time since we'll be around until evening socializing, but we'd like to not have volunteers waiting around excessively at the later stations. Do your best and make consistent progress. We will do all we can to make sure you get your finish.
Course and Aid:
GPX file will be uploaded once course is finalized. Please download it to a phone map app like Gaia. And also to you watch if it has that capability. Pocket-sized turn cards will also be provided at check in. This is an urban route and designed to limit turns or confusion but navigation and awareness is necessary. There will be chalk marking along the route indicating turns but don't expect to see signs. Ocean Springs is a very pleasant and runner/cyclist friendly town and this is a safe route with relatively low traffic. Look for section and turn descriptions to be posted in the next few weeks.
You are welcome to have personal crew assist you with aid along the route or you can utilize gas stations, cafes, or the famous Tato Nut Donuts on Government St. There will be approx. 6 aid locations with water, Hammer Nutrition (Heed and Gels), and typical fruit and snacks. We may also provide some extra food options if you want something with more substance. All stations will have a restroom available. There are also random public facilities along the route. AS location details will be posted soon when route is finalized but expect about 5 miles between each.
Refund or Cancelation:
I offer a very generous policy. If you wish to withdraw anytime before 7 days prior to the race, you'll receive a 100% refund on registration. Taxes and Ultrasignup fees cannot be refunded. If we have a waitlist, I'll give a refund race week as long as there is someone to fill your spot. If you just don't show up and DNS, there is no refund. I don't believe in making double fees off canceled entries and no reason I should charge you for a race you don't run. I'm not here to make a profit. I just want to provide a great experience for you.
Awards and Results:
Unique quality awards will be given to all finishers. Likely a standing award you can set on a shelf or desk. Additional awards will be given to top 3 Male and Female. Awards and medal reveal will be released when they're ready. We may also have some random swag or gift cards given out door prize style at the finish party. We will be using timing provided by the Ultrasignup app, so you will have your results posted.