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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

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!

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!

Grub

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!

Live Music by Dillweed!

The absolute icing on the cake! Free live music provided by these jolly folk!! 10:45am-1:00pm.

Click HERE for more info!

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 - 8:50am

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

8:50am

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! 

10K Race Day Check-in

8:30am - 9:35am

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!

10K Pre-Race Meeting

9:35am

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!

10K START

9:45am 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

9:00am - 10:05am

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

10:05am

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

10:15am 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 by Dillweed!

10:45am - 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

11:15ish am

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

10K Awards Ceremony

11:45ish 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 15 mins (1:15pm)

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!

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 (three locations)

Aid Station 1 - BRT/Ridge Road: Mile 3.9

Aid Station 3 - BRT/Ridge Road: Mile 8.5

Checkpoint Only - Mile 10.6


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 locations. Make sure your number is visible and that the volunteer writes your number down. 

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 some aid stations meaning you WILL be stopped from continuing if you do not make it in time.  Cutoff times will be published soon.

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. -1:20p.m (or until gone):

Bagels & cream cheese,  mandarin oranges, granola bars, donuts, Rice Krispie treats, cookies (reg & gluten-free), chips, hummus, guacamole, crackers....


Our famous gluten-free, vegan 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 Italian, Roast Beef, Turkey,  & Ham 

Pretzel roll sandwiches in Chicken Salad, Tuna Salad, Egg Salad, or Two-Cheese

Gluten-free bread with PB&J ingredients available

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 2025 BRB merchandise will be available for purchase at the two packet pickup locations and on race day!

Ladies Cut Triblend Tee    $25

Unisex Triblend Tee   $25

Longsleeve Jersey Weight Hoody $35

Ladies Triblend Hoody Tank $32

2025 Limited Edition Forest Snake Earrings

MORE BRB MERCH TO PURCH!

2025 Beer can glass or Pint Glass  $10

Mens Cut Burnside Flannel  $40

Ladies Cut Burnside Flannel $40

Embroidered Canvas Rucksack  $35

                                          BRB Half Hoo Headband   $5

Previous Year's Earrings $10

                      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.

Live Music Provided by Dillweed! 10:45am-1:00pm

Chickpea cashew stew recipe!

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