The Sesquilizer
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About the race
The Sesquilizer is an 8.67 mile trail race held in Columbia, SC, that uses staggered age and gender adjusted starts to equalize the field. The format divides runners into 22 start groups that leave at one minute intervals, with the fastest young men starting last and earlier groups containing older age brackets such as women 66 and up and men 74 and up. Runners who wish to run together must choose the later of their two start slots.
The course covers about 700 feet of vertical gain; a Strava segment reports 800 feet but the course measurement is closer to 700. GPS files for the route are available in Strava and Garmin formats. Awards are given to the top seven overall finishers, since the timed starts equalize age and gender differences. There are two additional awards not based on finishing position and a raffle for participants who remain after the event.
Each starter who registers by November 2 is guaranteed a unisex t shirt in sizes XS to XL. Registration closes on November 15. The event location is listed as 9564 Two Notch Road, Columbia, SC. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
