Vernal Equinox 48 Hour Run
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About the race
Vernal Equinox 48-24-12-8 Hour Run is a multi-day ultrarunning event organized by Empower Ultra and Endurance Races at Majestic Farm in Batavia, Ohio, taking place April 2–4, 2027. The event offers timed endurance formats on a certified 2 mile loop that passes through wooded trails, meadows, and gravel road, with a large barn at the start/finish area of each loop.
Distances offered:
- 48 hour
- 24 hour
- 12 hour
- 8 hour
- 12 hour Ruckers division
The event is cupless: each participant receives a reusable cup and aid stations will not supply single-use paper cups; bowls and plates are provided for hot food. Typical ultrarunning aid station fare will be available, including some hot items and vegan options. Participants may reserve free clean horse stalls near the start/finish to store supplies or rest; RV hookups are available for a fee.
Empower Ultra provides specific provisions for Athletes With Disability (AWD) divisions with separate visual impaired and mobility impaired categories. AWD entrants must be ambulatory; tethers, prosthetics, crutches, braces, or poles may be permitted with approval, while the course is not suitable for wheelchairs. Guides may accompany AWD athletes under defined rules and must sign waivers.
Pacers are restricted and allowed only after the 12 hour and 8 hour events conclude for 24 and 48 hour participants and 48 hour ruckers. There are no refunds; a deferral policy applies with varying refund percentages based on how far in advance the change is requested. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
