Bronze Dragonfly 30 Hour Ultra

Bronze Dragonfly 30 Hour Ultra

The Bronze Dragonfly is a multi-duration ultrarunning event at Lake Mayer in Savannah, GA, organized by Run 4 a Reason LLC, Rough Runners. It is presented as a fundraiser to raise attention and resources for local mental health services and treatment access.

Races offered include:

• 30 hours
• 24 hours
• 12 hour day
• 12 hour night
• 6 hours
• 3 hours

The format uses a 1.4 mile USATF certified loop that is half paved and half rubberized surface. The event is chip timed. Each participant who completes at least one lap receives a finisher medal. Runners who cover more than 100 miles receive a buckle, with a distinct buckle available for completing 100 miles in under 24 hours.

Operational notes: there are no bib transfers and the event has a refund and deferral policy. Pacers are not permitted for the 3, 6, and 12 hour races; pacers are allowed for the 24 and 30 hour races only during designated overnight hours, and pacers are encouraged to register as participants. Crew food may be purchased; a menu is provided in advance and common dietary needs are accommodated, though participants sensitive to cross contamination are advised to bring their own food.

The event name references the bronze statue of a running woman at the park and the dragonflies at Lake Mayer, symbols used to highlight transformation and hope in the context of mental health. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.