Sunday December 12, 2021

THE CIRCUS

10k, 30k, and a grueling 12-hr endurance challenge for teams (or 2, 4, or 6) and the daring solo runner.

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Registration

12-Hour Solo

06:00 AM (CST)

Sunday December 12, 2021

$110

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12-Hour Relay

06:00 AM (CST)

Sunday December 12, 2021

$90

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30k

08:00 AM (CST)

Sunday December 12, 2021

$90

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10k

10:00 AM (CST)

Sunday December 12, 2021

$70

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Overview

The 2021 race will go down on SUNDAY, December 12th (not Saturday, as it has in the past). 

2020 PHOTOS: https://azulox.zenfolio.com/thecircus2020

2020 30k & 10k RESULTS: https://results.raceroster.com/en-US/results/d2bffzmk7kykwss5

2020 12-hr SOLO RESULTS:

AthleteMileage
Castillo30
Harvey 45
Kao47
Jaeger30
Johnson26
Lewis34
Marino62
Munoz35
Orines28
Orf67
Schooley26


2020 12-hr TEAM RESULTS:

Team NameFinal MileageTeam SizeAwards
Cirque du Sore Legs576
Double Shot6721st Place Team of 2
Dunder Mifflin442
Get Off My Lawn!8141st Place Team of 4
No, You Get Off My Lawn!553
Julie's Triple Threat774
Oh, Dear...636
Sasquatch sTrippers596
Slower Than We Look745
Snake Charmers475
Cool Moms724
Dirty Chicks614
The Greatest Show8161st Place Team of 6


Past Results and Photos

2020 Results2019 Results2018 Results 2017 Results2016 Results2015 Results
2020 Photos2019 Photos2018 Photos2017 Photos2016 Photos
2015 Photos

Schedule


12-Hour Relay *only 1 team member needed for check-in

Racer Check-in: 5:30 - 5:50 am

Race Brief: 5:50 am

Race Start: 6:00 am

 12-Hour Solo

Racer Check-in: 5:30 - 5:50 am

Race Brief: 5:50 am

Race Start: 6:00 am

10k 

Racer Check-in: 9:15 - 9:50 am

Race Brief: 9:50 am

Race Start: 10:00 am

30k 

Racer Check-in: 7:15 - 7:50 am

Race Brief: 7:50 am

Race Start: 8:00 am

Lunch

12:00 pm - 3:00 pm

**Make your own hot dog, over the campfire. Veggie options and toppings provided, too!

Awards

30k and 10k - 1:00 pm

12-Hour Races - 6:00 pm

Cutoff

All races: 6:00 pm

Sunrise @ 7:10 am       Sunset @ 5:30 pm

Details

Location
McKinney Roughs Nature Park - 1884 TX-71, Cedar Creek, TX 78612

Park Entrance Fees:
Park entrance fees are covered for all race participants. Spectators must pay their own entry fee. You can pay for spectator entry fees

Parking
All racers will enter the main entrance, and follow the 1/2 mile road until you see buildings and a bus stop. At that point, you are welcome to unload your things and go park in the lot labeled "overflow parking". Follow directions from race day parking volunteers.

Vendors will enter the main entrance and then follow the signs for vendors, to get you as close as we can to the start/finish (shown in red).

Race Rules
All racers, team and solo, must start on the 7 mile loop. After that, you're on your own to organize your loop order. Each team member must run at least one loop, but that's it! At the furtherst point on each loop, you will collect a wristband that shows you made it out there. At the completion of each loop, you will check-in with the leader board so we can keep track of your team's mileage.  Each time a relay runner completes a loop, they must hand off their timing chip to a teammate. No individual runner can run the same loop twice in a row. Your teammate can run the loop you just ran, but you, as an individual, can't go back out onto the loop you just finished when it is your turn again. 

The same rules apply to solo runners. Solo runners cannot run the same loop twice in a row. The goal for all relay teams and solo runners is to get in as many miles as possible in 12 hours. You earn a point for each mile (7 mile loop = 7 points). A loop must be completed by 6 pm to count towards your overall points. So, if you're a 1/2 mile from the finish when 12 hours are up, no credit for that incomplete loop.

Aid Stations and Drop Bags
The only aid station for this race is at the start/finish line. There is one water drop (water/Tailwind) at mile 5 on the 7 mile loop.

The start/finish aid station will be stocked with amazing volunteers, fruit, pretzels, cookies, energy gels. You will also be fully hydrated with ice cold water, mandarin orange flavored Tailwind, Coke, and Ginger Ale. Although we have cups for soda, you will only be able to fill your own, personal water carrier with water/Tailwind. We will also be in constant contact with each aid station, in the instance that you need to be extracted due to an injury. Our medical team is top notch and our response rate is prompt.

All aid station will have Mandarin Orange Tailwind Endurance Fuel. You can get additional Tailwind nutrition facts here.

Courses

6 AM - 6 PM - You will have three different loops of varying distances (approx 7 miles, 5  miles, and 3 miles), which can be run in any order, except the first loop, which must be the 7 mile loop. At 6:00 AM sharp, all team and solo runners will head out on the 7 mile loop. After that, you're on your own to organize your loop order. There is only one rule: you can't run the same loop twice in a row. The goal is to get in as many miles as possible in 12 hours. You earn a point for each mile (7 mile loop = 7 points). A loop must be completed by 6 pm to count towards your overall points. So, if you're a 1/2 mile from the finish when 12 hours are up, no credit for that incomplete loop.

View the 7-Mile Loop on Strava

View the 5-Mile Loop on Strava

View the 3-Mile Loop on Strava

The 30k course will run the 7 mile loop, the 5 mile loop, and then the 7 mile loop again. For each of these three loops, you are responsible for running the quick out/back. This is a hilly and scenic route touring ecologic niches as diverse as old growth Pecan stands, Pine stands, and riverside trails.

The 10k course runs one lap of the 7 mile loop without the out and back required for the 12-Hour racers. While hilly, this 10k course is non-technical allowing runners to blaze some fast miles!

6 AM - 6 PM - You will have three different loops of varying distances (approx 7 miles, 5  miles, and 3 miles), which can be run in any order, except the first loop, which must be the 7 mile loop. At 6:00 AM sharp, all team and solo runners will head out on the 7 mile loop. After that, you're on your own to organize your loop order. Each time you complete a loop, you must hand off your timing chip to a teammate. Each individual cannot run the same loop twice in a row. Your teammate can run the loop you just ran, but you, as an individual, can't run back to back loops. The goal is to get in as many miles as possible in 12 hours. You earn a point for each mile (7 mile loop = 7 points). A loop must be completed by 6 pm to count towards your overall points. So, if you're a 1/2 mile from the finish when 12 hours are up, no credit for that incomplete loop.

We will have plenty to do to keep you entertained at the start/finish while you wait. Bring a tent, chairs, coolers, etc.

View the 7-Mile Loop on Strava

View the 5-Mile Loop on Strava

View the 3-Mile Loop on Strava

Photos


Location

TBD

Lodging

Bunkhouses:

At McKinney Roughs, we are able to offer a great place for you to stay the night before and/or after your race!

You pay $40/night/person. There are three two-story bunkhouses, each with dozen bunkbeds (bring your own pillow/bedding) in them. These cabins have electricity, heated showers, air conditioning, etc. Only those staying in the dorms will have access to the showers after the race (bring your own towel/toiletries). You may request to be on a floor with only your family or running group, as long as you have a party of at least 4 people. Those who are making a solo reservation will be put on a floor with other solo racers of the same gender (not to exceed 6 people on a given floor, so that you can each have your own bunk and a bed between you).

The Circus Lodging Reservations

Camping:

Camping will not be allowed this year, unfortunately, as per LCRA rules.