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  • Welcome
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    • 2023 Events
    • Courses & Aid Stations
    • Location & Parking
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    • Prerace Pickup
    • Race Day 2023
    • Virtual Race Details
    • Covid Considerations
  • Registration 2023
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Race Day Requisites

the stuff you need to know...

Schedule

Runner Responsibilities

Runner Responsibilities

Click HERE to get the Race Day Schedule and stay in the KNOW!

Runner Responsibilities

Runner Responsibilities

Runner Responsibilities

The Race Director and the Volunteers do everything they can to make the race go smoothly and safely, but we need YOU to be an active part of this awesome race experience. Click HERE to find out what you can do to keep BRB awesome!

Doggie Pals

Runner Responsibilities

Doggie Pals

There's a reason why BRB is one of just a handful of races that still allows dogs - our doggie owners follow the rules! Dog owners, click HERE to find out what you should do to keep this tradition viable!

Grub

Merch to Purch

Doggie Pals

With the exception of the trail, the most exciting part of trail racing is the post-race spread! Click HERE to find out what you get to munch on post-race!

Merch to Purch

Merch to Purch

Merch to Purch

Bring home more than just your wonderful memories! Click HERE to find out what BRB schtuff you'll be able to buy on race day!

FAQ

Merch to Purch

Merch to Purch

What else do you need to know? Click HERE for random questions others have asked over the years. 

RACE DAY SCHEDULE

Registered Volunteers Report to HQ

6:30 a.m.

Registered volunteers report to HQ at the Furnace Stack pavilion to get the party set up (while munching on donuts and slurping hot coffee!) 

HALF MARATHON Race Day Check-in

7:30am - 8:40am

If you didn't check-in at pre-race pickup at ELM shoes on Friday or at the ARC on Saturday, then you MUST check-in on race day! Get your race bib and tech shirt and don't be late! If you picked up your schtuff at Prerace Pickup, then you're all set. Just make sure you've got your bib and get to the pre-race briefing on time!

HALF MARATHON Pre-Race Meeting

8:40am

Can't wait to see all your smiling faces! Make sure to hit up the field next to the pavilion to hear any last minute deets before I send you all out into the forest!

HALF MARATHON START

9:00am SHARP

All half marathoners will start together this year promptly at 9am.  But let's try to keep the starting area properly socially distanced. Thank you! 

5K Race Day Check-in

8:30am - 9:40am

If you didn't check-in at pre-race pickup at ELM shoes on Friday or at the ARC on Saturday, then you MUST check-in on race day! Get your race bib and tech shirt and don't be late! If you picked up your schtuff at Prerace Pickup, then you're all set. Just make sure you've got your bib and get to the pre-race briefing on time!

5K Pre-Race Meeting

9:40am

Can't wait to see all your smiling faces! Make sure to hit up the field next to the pavilion to hear any last minute deets before I send you all out into the forest!

5K START

10:00am SHARP

All 5Kers will start together this year promptly at 10am.  But let's try to keep the starting area properly socially distanced.  Thank you!

Grub!!!

10:30am - 1:15pm

Lots of yummy sustenance will be ready starting at 10:30am for your post-race chewing pleasure! Gluten-free, dairy-free, and vegan options will be available!

Live Music provided by Dillweed!

10:30am - 1pm

There's just nothing like live outdoor music! While you're snacking post-race, enjoy the old-timey, bluegrassy vibes of this awesome band!

5K Awards Ceremony

11:00/11:15 am

The awards ceremony is back this year! Come get your hug or elbow bump from your RD along with your prize!

Half Marathon Awards Ceremony

12:15pm

The awards ceremony is back this year! Come get your hug or elbow bump from your RD along with your prize!

RACE TIME LIMIT!!!!

4 hours

In order to earn your coaster, you must complete the course within 4 hours!! Be mindful of those cutoff times and scoot that boodie along!!!

runner responsibilities

BE ON TIME!!!

You are responsible for getting parked and to the race check-in during YOUR check-in window.  You will be parked about a 5-10 minute walk from race headquarters, so factor that into your arrival time!

FOLLOW MASKING REGULATIONS

Please wear your mask around race headquarters, while in line for bathrooms, and any other time you cannot be appropriately socially distanced from other folk.  

YOUR BIB MUST BE VISIBLE FROM THE FRONT AT ALL TIMES

The race will be CHIP-TIMED this year. You absolutely MUST be wearing your bib in order to be counted present. Wear your bib ON THE FRONT. Make sure your bib is VISIBLE AT ALL TIMES so that aid station workers can log you in!

HALF MARATHON RUNNERS MUST CHECK IN AT AID STATIONS 2, 3, & 4

We keep careful track of our runners - don't want to lose anyone! Therefore, we REQUIRE  our half marathon runners to check in at these three aid stations. Make sure your number is visible and that the volunteer writes your number down. There will be no check-ins at Aid Station 1.

Not running??? TELL SOMEONE!!

If you decide, any time after receiving your race number, that you no longer wish to run/continue to run, it is IMPERATIVE that you inform the Race Director or other adult volunteer IMMEDIATELY.  We spend inordinate amounts of time and suffer loads and loads of unnecessary stress looking for runners that simply didn't show, decided to go home, or walked off the course without telling anyone. We've been moments away from sending out rescue teams for folks that just didn't feel like running at the last minute.

Be KIND and COURTEOUS

EVERYONE on the trail deserves kindness, courtesy, and encouragement. The trail is no place for shaming, PERIOD.  When/if you need to pass someone, try to wait for a decent spot in the trail that will allow you both to continue running without having to shove someone off and say "Passing on your left/right" and THEN say "Keep up the good work!"

Be nice to and thank ALL VOLUNTEERS

Every year, Buck Ridge Burn has the most incredible team of volunteers. A nicer group of folk you'd be hard pressed to find!  Give the volunteers hi-fives, smiles, and THANK them for being there for you. Above ALL, do not harass them or give them grief for following through on rules the Race Director made. If you need to holler at anyone, come holler at ME!

STAY ON COURSE

We mark the CRAP out of this course - if you're paying attention you won't get lost. BUT IF YOU DO find yourself on a trail with no markings, STOP and go back to the last place you saw flags. Race Day is not the time to explore alternate routes!

BE AWARE OF and RESPECT CUT-OFF TIMES

There are HARD cutoffs at Aid Stations 2, 3, & 4, meaning you WILL be stopped from continuing if you do not make it in time.  You can find the cut-off times HERE.  

Hug your friendly Race Director!

Hey listen, I'm just some wacky stay-at-home mama planning a trail race in the precious moments when I am not called to my dozen other primary jobs. I can promise you that I have tried my best to think of EVERYTHING  that will keep y'all happy and safe. I know I'll screw something up and when it makes you mad, come talk to ME about it. I will do my best to make it all better, like mamas do!

Doggie Pals

Buck Ridge Burn is one of very few races that allow you to run with your canine buddies. We love seeing your doggie pals, but in order to keep this privilege, our doggie owners must be aware of and closely follow these rules & guidelines:


  • Both Pine Grove Furnace State Park AND the Michaux State Forest Bureau of Forestry have LEASH LAWS.  It is imperative that you comply with this regulation, ESPECIALLY during the race.
  • It is important for doggie owners to understand that there WILL be people at the race and on the course who are AFRAID of dogs. Please be aware of how the other folk are responding to your furry baby and repectfully back off if they look uncomfortable.  
  • Please do not allow your pal to  interfere with the feet of any other runner. Make sure you allow  enough space between your doggie and the others on the trail.
  • Do not allow your dogs to get close to the aid station food or the post-race food.
  • Oh gosh, and under NO circumstances should you allow your pet to do their doggie "business" in the middle of trail. If they do it before you can stop it, REMOVE it from the trail. Ain't nobody wanna step in the doodie during a race (or at any time for that matter!)

post-race food wonderfulness

A Post-Race Spread That's Hard to Beat!

We trail runners seriously know how to eat!  We pride ourselves on our post-race spread, working hard every year to try to have something for everyone..meat-eaters, veg-heads, gluten-free folk...we want you to EAT and be HAPPY!   

Available to racers from 10:30a.m. -1:30p.m (or until gone):

Muffins, coffee cake, mandarin oranges, granola bars, donuts, Rice Krispie treats, cookies (reg & gluten-free), chips, hummus, guacamole, crackers....


Our famous CHICKPEA CASHEW STEW is back this year! (Recipe attached below!) We may also have a yummy veggie chicken soup available, so look out for that!


We will ALSO have the following:

Freshly made 7" subs from R & K Subs - available in Roast Beef, Turkey,  & Ham 

Pretzel roll veggie/cheese sandwiches

Gluten-free sandwiches/veggie/cheese

Stuff to Drink

Coffee (decaf, regular), assortment of teas, hot chocolate, soda, iced tea, juice, Tailwind electrolyte replacement, water  (bring your own container to cut down on waste!)

Be as GREEN as you can!

Let's see how LITTLE trash we can generate!  Bring a water bottle to use post-race or make sure you write your name on your cup if you use one so you can RE-USE it!  The plastic cups are recyclable so make sure they go in the recycling bin.  We will likely also have a bin for COMPOST...scrape those plates before disposing of them!

BUCK RIDGE BURN MERCH!

Limited quantities of the 2023 BRB merchandise will be available for purchase at the two packet pickup locations and on race day!

2023 LIMITED EDITION SHIRTS

Ladies Cut Triblend Tee    $20

Unisex Triblend Tee   $20

Longsleeve Jersey Weight Hoody $30

Longsleeve Jersey Weight Ladies Cropped Hoody

$30

Shortsleeve Jersey Weight Hoody $25

3/4 Sleeve Raglan

$25

MORE BRB MERCH TO PURCH!

2022 Mason Jar or Pint Glass  $10

                                          BRB Half Hoo Headband   $5

Ladies Fireside Flannel  $40

Mens Fireside Flannel  $40

Embroidered Canvas Rucksack  $35

                      Previous Year BRB Glasses  $5

Cash or credit...

We can of course accept cash for your merch purch, but we also have a credit card option available! We will add 2.75% for credit purchases.

Frequently asked questions

Are dogs allowed at this race?

So far, YES! We have been graced with doggie owners who are responsible and follow the rules. If you want to bring your dog, please review THIS section above.

I know entry is closed, but can't you squeeze me in? Pretty please?

Sorry folks. No can do.  There will be NO more entries once it fills. You are welcome to jump on the waitlist though!

I freaked up my knee and can't race...could I please get a refund, deferment, or transfer my bib?

Please check out the registration policy section for answers to this question! 

Is this race FOR something?

Yes. This race is for YOU! I've chosen not to make this race strictly non-profit so that I can create as wonderful  a race experience as I can for you. You deserve it!  I believe that people who take care of themselves and stay in touch with the natural world end up happier. Happiness spreads to everyone in your life. This is a great way to make the world a better place!

That being said, BRB DOES make a large donation to the Citizen's Fire Company No. 1 every year, and, through the generosity of our participants, we are able to give to the Friends of Pine Grove Furnace, the Friends of Michaux State Forest, and to the beloved and desperately poor Tarahumara Indians of the Copper Canyon.

Don't see your question here?

Hey friends, don't hesitate to contact me and ask your questions. I will do my best to give you a satisfactory answer in a reasonable amount of time (this "reasonable amount of time" increases the closer we get to race day, be warned).

Chickpea cashew stew recipe!

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