The Unforeseen
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The Unforeseen
The Unforeseen is a trail event at Reedy Creek Nature Preserve in Charlotte, NC, organized by Kingfisher Ultras. The event offers a random-distance race determined by a dice roll, plus a separate six hour option where participants complete as many laps as they can.
Distances and format:
- Random distance race: 4.5 to 27 miles determined by a dice roll.
- Lap length: 2.25 miles.
- Six hour option to complete as many laps as possible.
The course is a 2.25-mile loop of flat gravel and single-track trails. The start and finish area is near the pavilion behind the nature center. The route is marked with yellow arrows at trail junctions. A detailed lap follows Umbrella Tree trail, south fork, Sierra, Sassafras by Dragonfly Pond, Dragonfly trail, and returns to Umbrella Tree.
Support and logistics include a pavilion aid station with snacks, jugs for refills, trash cans, and first aid. Free race photographs are provided. Bibs must be clearly visible to allow lap accounting. A GPX file is available for the course. Packet pickup is scheduled before the event.
The winner will receive a Damascus steel knife provided by Arbor Novo. The refund policy: 100% within 90 days, 50% within 30 days, no refunds within 10 days; no refunds if the race is canceled but entrants will be granted another free race. Volunteers receive entry to a future race. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
