The Sawmill Gauntlet
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About the race
The Sawmill Gauntlet is an endurance event held in Laurens, SC, using a continuous 2.5-mile loop at 8524 Neely Ferry Road. The format requires a new lap to begin every 45 minutes; each participant must complete one full loop during each 45-minute window and be back in the starting corral before the next lap begins. If a participant misses the start of a lap they are removed from the running division.
The running division uses a last-runner-standing format. The final remaining runner must complete one solo 2.5-mile lap to be declared the winner; failure to complete that lap means there is no winner for the running division.
The 12-hour ruck division is time based. Participants carry a 25 lb ruck (dry weight) at all times while on course. Once started, a competitor must keep moving until the event ends or the 12 hours expire. To finish, a participant rings a bell to mark the end of their effort. Short breaks are allowed, but any break or stoppage longer than 30 minutes results in immediate removal. There is no minimum or maximum number of laps; weight checks will be conducted and the clock does not stop.
A side pot tracks total miles by groups such as ultra runners and military and first responders; miles count even if a participant does not finish. Registration closes Dec 1. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
