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The 7-11 Slurpee Day Ultra 60k

Name: The 7-11 Slurpee Day Ultra 60k
Start: 2025-07-11
End: 2025-07-11
Location: Vernon

Vernon, United States • 11 Jul 2025

The 7-11 Slurpee Day Ultra 60k is a unique, self-supported ultramarathon held in Vernon, Connecticut, covering approximately 37.5 miles along mostly road routes. Participants run between seven 7-11 convenience stores across towns including Vernon, Manchester, East Hartford, West Hartford, Newington, New Britain, and finish in Meriden. The course features a significant net downhill and encourages runners to stay together for camaraderie and fun, with stops to purchase Slurpees and snacks.

The event embraces a casual, non-competitive atmosphere with self-reported times and a soft eight-hour cutoff. Entry includes a chartered bus from Meriden back to Vernon, making it a quirky celebration of endurance and community. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United States Connecticut Vernon

Race information

Registration Facebook

60 km

60k

Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

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