🌟 RUN UNDER THE STARS™ 10 HOUR ENDURANCE RUN
Run as much as you like in 10 hours. OR stop when you want... Half Marathon, Marathon, First Ultra? It's your decision.
Note: All times are Central Daylight Time.
Date & Location: June 7 - Carson Park Fairgrounds, 300 N. 30th Street, Paducah, KY 42001.
Time: Starts at 8PM CDT. Ends at 06:00AM CDT.
🏃♂️ COURSE DETAILS
- Course Type: 1/2 mile lighted oval consisting of a dirt track covered with finely crushed limestone.
- Running Environment: This is a night time run. Run, jog, walk, rest, stop and start as much as you'd like.
- Objective: The objective is to see how far you can go: however, you can stop at any time if you've reached your goal or if you've had enough.
🏅 HIGHLIGHTS
- Timing: CHIP TIMING SYSTEM will keep your distance recorded and displayed at the timing tent.
- No Obstacles: No traffic, no hills, no roots, no hard running surface.
- Weather: NO HOT SUN BEATING DOWN ON YOU.
🍏 AID STATION
We have a fully stocked aid station, containing:
- Food: Normal snacks, fruit, pretzels, chips, soda & PB&J sandwiches, grilled cheese sandwiches, bacon, and more.
- Fluids: Bring your own fluids containers: we try hard to not use any cups.
🏆 AMENITIES and AWARDS
- Shirts: Each runner will receive a shirt (if registered by May 19) and a custom medal.
- Top Finisher: The top finisher will receive a custom award!
- Special Award: Anyone running 100 miles or more in the RUTS Series for 2025 will receive a special belt buckle.
✨ REASONS FOR RUNNING RUTS
This event is a great training venue for practicing night running:
- Social: Perfect social running event with serious results: you see your friends the entire time.
- Confidence: Knowing that your vehicle is close by gives you the confidence to keep going.
- Parking: On-site parking available, either in the huge parking lot or on the grass infield.
🏕️ SET UP
Beginning any time after 2pm on Saturday June 7, set up a tent under the large shade trees or alongside the course.
- Family-Friendly: Bring the family to encourage and enjoy the event together.
- Cleanup: Please carry your trash out with you if possible.
📦 PACKET PICK UP
Begins at 5 pm at the race site under the large grandstand. You will receive a shirt, your race bib and a timing chip.
🐾 DOG POLICY
We love dogs, however, they are NOT allowed on the course as part of the race. If you bring your dog, please keep them on a leash and out of the way of other runners, or guests.
📅 REGISTER NOW
REGISTER BY MAY 19th TO BE GUARANTEED A T-SHIRT. You can also register on race day at packet pick up, but we cannot guarantee shirt availability.
📧 CONTACT
Please reach out with any questions to Micki at micki.colson@gmail.com
We're so excited to spend the evening under the stars with you all!
For more details, visit Run Under The Stars™.