25 pts
Aug 22nd 07:00 AM CDT
Fire Ball Half and 4 Mile
This race will start at Mack Dick Pavilion in the beautiful Palo Duro Canyon State Park. You will run a variety of trails from smooth single track, to sand, rock, and short but steep technical ascents and descents. The 4 mileish is a loop on the Comanche/Kiowa trails. The half marathonish will go further into the canyon where you will see red rock walls, bluffs and cottonwood trees by a stream. Both races start heading out West to Comanche trail.
Race Day Schedule
6:00 am - 7:15 am - Packet Pick-Up Race Day
7:00 am - Half Marathonish Start
7:15 am - 4 Mileish Start
Packet Pick-Up
Thursday, August 20th - 6:00pm-7:00pm
Location: Pondaseta Brewing Co. 1001 2nd Ave. Canyon, TX 79015 (in conjunction with Amarillo Pub Runners)
Friday, August 21st - 4:30pm-5:30pm
Location - Get Fit Georgia (1911 S Georgia St.)
Saturday, August 22nd Race Day - 6:00am
Location: Mack Dick parking lot (Get Fit tent)
No Race Day Registration
REGISTRATION CLOSES Friday, Aug 21 @ 6:00PM CST
Aid Station
One aid station for the half marathon only is located approximately half way at Mesquite. Please plan accordinly to carry enough fluids and nutrition to support you.
Keep in mind, this is a cupless race. Plan to carry your own hydration bottle, pack, cup, etc. to refill at the aid station.
Aid station will be stocked with water, Hyperlyte Liquid Performance drink mix, coke, ginger ale, pickle juice, gels, grapes, bananas, and assorted sweet and salty snacks.
Need to make Changes?
There is no charge to drop down to a shorter distance, but there is no refund! There will be a charge to move up in distance.
No race day changes!
No rollovers or refunds, for any reason, including inclement weather.
Post Race
Your registration fee includes a hot delicious meal post race.
Cutoffs
Course cut-off time for the Half Marathon is 11:30 am (4.5 hours) to be included in results and eligible for awards.
Awards
Half Marathon and 4-Mile:
1st Overall Female and Male
1st Masters Overall Female and Male (Age 50+)
Age groups
14 & U, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-79, 80+
Sponsors
Get Fit Amarillo (Georgia and Hillside locations)
Mount to Coast
OS1st
Hyperlyte
Frequently Asked Questions
1. Are dogs allowed on the course with you? For the safety of everyone (paticipants and spectators) no dogs are allowed on course. Although, we love dogs, we ask for the safety of you and other participants that you do not run with your fury friend.
2. Do I need trail specific shoes? Highly recommended for better traction on slippery or uneven surfaces, though not mandatory.
3. Can I walk sections of the course? Yes, almost everyone walks at some point. Trail running is about experiencing the beauty of the canyon and all it's surroundings.
4. Can I change my race distance? Yes, we allow participants to change distances up until race week. You can do this through our registration partner, UltraSignup. We do not offer refunds or credits to go down in distance. To move up you will pay the difference in price. NO RACE DAY CHANGES!
No rollovers, refunds, and/or credit for any reason including inclement weather.
5. Do we allow trekking poles? Yes
6. Can I have a pacer? No, we don't allow any pacers in either race distance.
7. Can I wear headphones? No, all runners are expected to listen and respond to audio cues so that they know when to start the race and when to move out of the way or stop while on course. If you're listening to music during the race, you may not be able to hear these important cues from race officials and other runners on the trail.
8. Drop bag and tent policy! No tents allowed on any hard surface of the parking lot and sidewalks. Drop bags area will be in the SW corner grassy area. Note these are unsecured and leaving them is at your own risk.
