Forge
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FORGE : Anacortes, Washington (June 5, 2027)
FORGE is a 12-hour backyard-style ultramarathon held near Swinomish Casino in Anacortes, Washington. The course is a flat 4.167-mile dirt-road loop with a short out-and-back section, some sandy stretches, and very little shade. Chip timing is used.
The event runs on an hourly loop format. Each hour a new loop begins on the hour and each loop must be completed within 60 minutes. Failure to complete a loop within the time limit or missing the start of the next loop results in elimination. The 12th loop is the final deciding loop for the last runners remaining.
Two entry formats share the same clock and course:
- 50 miles solo backyard ultra
- 50 miles three-person relay
The solo format has individual runners attempt successive hourly loops until they stop or complete 12 loops. The relay format has teams of three where one teammate runs each hourly loop; teams choose their own runner rotation and strategy and must complete every loop within the hour to continue. Completing all 12 loops equals 50 miles.
Awards for the solo event include a lowest cumulative time prize with $500 and recognition for the first runner to finish the final loop. Relay divisions include men's, women's, and mixed categories with awards for winning teams. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
