~100 kilometers in 15 hours of sunlight on the longest day of the year.

Sunrise 5:37, Sunset 8:37 (total time 15:00)

Susquehanna Park, Maryland to Long Level, near Wrightsville, Pa
Start at sunrise (05:37) finish by sunset (20:37), total time: 15:00

Start - Rock Run Mill
Finish - Shanks Mare Store

Aid - self supported, possibly two to three general common drop/ aid points, tbd.

Trail Markings - Mason Dixon Blue Blazes and good sense of direction. Interested runners should
purchase a set of the maps published by the Mason-Dixon Trail Association. This run's challenge includes, by following the course blazes, remaining on the Mason Dixon Trail.

Other - this is a free individual effort—the small entry fee can be returned at the race start—and not to be considered an organized, sponsored or affiliated endeavor;
no applications, releases, etc; don't expect much more from it other than self-fulfillment.

Realistic run estimates - for even a seasoned fast trail runner, completion in daylight may be beyond
normal capabilities (doable perhaps only by speedy mountain goats brandishing a machete);
civil twilight option: (05:04 to 21:10- total time: 16:06)
nautical twilight option: (4:23 to 21:52 - total time: 17:29)
astronomical twilight (3:35 to 22:40 - total time: 19:05)

One hard cutoff: runners must be out of Otter Creek aid station by 5:30 pm.

2009 Finishers:

1. Brett Pfleiger, 12:22
2. Bill Tryon, 14:25
3. Ron Green, 14:42
4. Jaret Seiberg, 15:22
5. Christian Taylor, 17:48
6. Hamilton Tyler, 17:48
7. Seth McElroy, 17:49
8. Rick Moyer, 17:49
9. Pete McLaughlin, 18:39
10. Mike Bur (dnf)
11. Mike Lawson (dnf)
12. Nate Regouski (dnf)
13. Steve Wehrle (dnf)

Notes, Water Drops HERE

2009 reports: Brett Pflieger | Jaret Seiberg

2009 photos:

2008 reports: Jen Erickson | Howard White | Nate Regouski

2008 photos: Hunt's 2008 photos | Jen's photos | Dover Boys photos

2007 reports/photos: Jaret Seiberg's race report | Hunt's 2007 photos | Carl Camp's rr | .

Hunt's report from 2006. |Photos 2006 (gallery's fixed).

Contact: Hunt Bartine or Paul Melzer

To quote Nate Regouski:

For what it's worth, this race was the most inspiring I have ever run - I would even dare say spiritual (and I am not a relgious person). The route is along the most beautiful part of the Susquahana, and the wide variety of terrain and landscapes is unbelievable. The challenging trail, footing, and hills, all make it spectacular.