Runners

Play Fair, Be Safe, Respect the Trails

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The purpose of these policies is to ensure the run’s integrity as well as for the safety of all those involved. In order to do this we ask that you help us by abiding by these guidelines. Violations of any rules or directives may be grounds for disqualification.

1. The RD has final authority on any question that may arise during the race.
2. All Ultranaut Running trail races are cup-free races. Each runner is responsible for bringing their own reusable cup, hydration pack, and/or water bottle.
3. There will be no unofficial runners.
4. Each runner’s official run bib number must be worn prominently on the front of the body and must be easily visible at all times.
5. Runners must check IN and OUT of each aid station. This is for the safety of the runners and volunteers.
6. Runners must follow the marked trails at all times. Any runner departing from the official trail must return to the point of departure on foot before continuing.
7. Runners may not store supplies of any kind along the trail.
8. No accepting aid outside of a 400 yard radius of the an aid station.
9. All cut-off times will be strictly enforced. Runners must be checked OUT of the aid station BEFORE the cut-off time.
10. Pacers may meet their runner at CREW ACCESS AID STATIONS ONLY. See our Pacer/Crews page for information and guidelines about pacing and crewing.
11. Littering of any kind is prohibited. Please respect the trails and the right of everyone to enjoy them.
12. Runners must refrain from any act of bad sportsmanship.
13. Any runner who is unable to finish the Run must personally inform the aid station captain of the nearest checkpoint turn in their bib#.

Below is the schedule of events leading up to race day. Be advised, times and dates could and likely will change between now and as we get closer to race day. We will send out a series of newsletters to registrants in the months and weeks leading up to the race with updates and announcements. Be sure to follow us on social media as well.

Lodging at Group Camp (Start/Finish)

• Group Camp Bunkhouses – We have 6 bunkhouses with a total of 144 beds available to reserve for race weekend. You can reserve a bed for yourself and crew through the registration process. Bunkhouse beds are first come first served. Cost is $15 per bed for the entire weekend.
• Car/Tent Camping at Group Camp – Car camping is permitted so as long as you park in designated parking area at the Group Camp. There is some space to tent camp by your vehicle as permitted you do not camp in parking spaces. Parking Pass to camp for the weekend is $7. Space is limited.

Pickett State Park – Cabins and Camping

• Cabins – Pickett State Park has total of 20 cabins ranging in price and size. Cabins go quick in the month of October so if you looking to reserve one, move quickly. Visit https://tnstateparks.com/parks/cabins/pickett for more information.
• Pickett Campground – The park offers 27 campsites, all of which provide water hookups, picnic tables, and grills. Electric hookups are provided at 20 of our campsites. Visit https://tnstateparks.com/parks/campground/pickett for more information.

Other Nearby Lodging and Campsites

• Big South Fork Lodge & Campground
• Laurel Fork Rustic Retreat
• True West Campground
• The Jordan Motel
• Cherokee Ridge Campground
• Bandy Creek Campground
• Blackhouse ATV Campground
• Mark Twain Inn

We will have just one training run in 2024 to acquaint runners with sections of the No Business Hundred course. We do the the training run to help runners, pacers, and crew become familiar with area and the course. It also gives runners a chance to meet the race directors, other runners, and even race sponsors.

Training Run 
Location (Reservations): Pickett CCC Memorial State Park
Date: TBD
Time: TBD
Note: We will meet up in front of the Swinging Bridge at Pickett State Park.

These training runs will be free of charge and thus not considered officially sanctioned activities. That means you will be responsible for your own transportation, lodging/camping, food/water, and safety. We love to follow up the training runs with a post run cookout.

*You do NOT need to be a NB100 Entrant to participate in the training runs.