Midnight Gospel - 50k

DESCRIPTION Midnight Gospel is free, unsanctioned, self-navigated 50/26k trail run through the Don Valley at night. Timing will be available. Run at your own risk. DISTANCES 50K / 26K CATEGORIES Solo / Pairs LOCATION The run starts & ends at The Rocket/Tori gate located on "The Flats" trail near the Loblaws on Redway. Detailed directions will be available in the group chat. EVENT SCHEDULE October 17th 50K meeting: 2:30 PM 50k Start: 3:00 PM 26k Meeting: 5:30 PM Start: 6:05 PM (dusk) TRACKING/REGISTRATION We are using the Alley Kat App for timing. Please see @midnightgospeltrailrun for event registration link. YOu must register on google forms and Alley Kat. Each distance will be its own event on the platform. Please make sure to download the app before hand. You will need to register for your event on the platform before your start time. Your location will be visible online, and can be shared friends and family. Each person in the pair category will need to join the event. If you choose to use a pseudonym, please note it below in the "Comments and/or questions" section. Note: Any timing issues will require GPX files provided by participants. ROUTES Only digital routes to be provided. No route markings will be used. Please make sure you have backup power for your navigation device. Studying the route and taking notes is encouraged. Route is subject to change up to one week before the event. Updates will be shared in the group chat. Please make sure to save/download the route to your devices the night before. It is suggested you follow the route via Strava app. This way you will get an audible "Off Route" warning when needed. 50k Loop 1: https://www.strava.com/routes/3527360799509430550 26k & 50k Loop 2 https://www.strava.com/routes/3527446990020205284 COST This is a no-money event. If you sign up, you show up. That's it. Everyone will get a logo sticker. A special logo patch will be available for a cost approximately $10 if there is enough interest. REQUIRED GEAR You will not start the run without this gear. No exceptions. hydration device (+ optional reusable cup) reflectors and/or red light smartphone + power bank (required for tracking and navigation) headlamp + extra batteries backup light (headlamp, waist light or flashlight) emergency space blanket and/or rain/cold-weather gear whistle SUPPORT / AID STATIONS / WATER Aid stations are around the half point of each loop. Please bring enough nutrition to complete your run, and enjoy what you need at the aid stations. Aid Station 1: Midway of 50k loop 1: Water cache + water fountains if they are running. No food. Start/Finish/End of 50k loop 1: Dance party w snacks/water + your personal Start/finish bag Aid Station 2 (50/26k): Midway loop 2: Dance party w snacks/water + don valley vibes APRÈS There will be bon fire at the start/finish. Bring a change of clothes, BYOB and something to share. The vibes will be high as we cheer on our friends. Gear will be secured by volunteers during the run. GROUP CHAT The event group chat is on WhatsApp. Please see @midnightgospeltrailrun in instagram for details. COME PREPARED FOR A NIGHT RUN IN OCTOBER.

This race is hosted on ALLEYKAT, the unsanctioned racing platform. View the race and register.