…was unfortunately canceled before planning really even started. I was informed by the park manager that due some political red tape/jargon in Tallahassee, none of Florida’s state parks will be allowed to host after hours events. It has something to do with how after hours rangers get paid. Until this changes I won’t be able to host the Fort Clinch Endurance Run. Hopefully this issue will be corrected by next year and I may just make the race a bi-annual event.
Caleb Wilson, RD
Hey everyone,
Some reminders and important updates. Please read this entire email carefully.
for breakfast before the race start, coffee, water, heed (only 300 servings after that I’ll have powerade), bananas, oranges, avocados, cookies, brownies, m&ms, pizza (in the evening only), Power Bar gels and gummy packs, Chia seeds already mixed up and chilled (w/ honey, lime and cinnamon), and anything else I can think of to bring. If you need/want any specialty diet items be sure to bring them yourself. I have not been able to get ahold of any electrolyte capsules, so please bring electrolytes with you.…is officially closed with the exception of those to whom I’ve sent personal invitations.
Caleb Wilson, RD
First off, and I dont know why I didnt think of posting this before, the start time for all three races is at 6:24 AM (sunrise) Saturday morning.
I have two new sponsors to announce. You’ll notice the links on the right side of this page. The first is FitFul. A company that provides ready to eat nutritionally balanced recovery meals. They have offered to not only provide two packs of these meals for every race participant, but will also be covering the entire cost of food and aid for the race. Essentially that means we will now be able to provide properly stocked aid stations. You should still plan on bringing any specialty food items you’d like to have, although now you do not need to expect to fully support yourself during this race.
The other sponsor is the Luna Sandal Company, founded and owned by Barefoot Ted McDonald, one of the runners featured in the book Born to Run. Luna Sandals produces traditional handmade minimalist huaraches using modern materials, inspired by the footwear used by the Tarahumara of the Copper Canyons in Mexico. Starting June 10th and running (pun intended 
until July 8th, anyone purchasing Luna Sandals using the coupon code ENDURANCETRUST will recieve 30% off of their order. Luna Sandals will then be donating 20% of that purchase to The Endurance Trust.
Caleb Wilson, RD
UPDATE: The sale on Luna Sandals has ended early and the coupon code is no longer valid if you try to place an order.
Just a quick update. There will be a pre-race check in and pizza dinner the Friday night before the race. The check in will be at Red Otter Outfitters 1012 Atlantic Avenue Fernandina Beach, Florida 32034 from 5:00-7:00pm. Race participants will be able to receive a small discount on any last-minute gear they may need to purchase.
For anyone who is interested in camping out inside the park instead of staying in a hotel, I have reserved 20 spaces in the primitive youth camp. The primitive camping area is about a 1 mile hike from the race start line. you can view a map of the park on the course description page. The fees for this area are $5 per night + tax, per person. The payment of these fees are payable to the park upon arrival. I need to know ASAP how many people would like to take advantage of this option.
I’m pleased to announce that Moeben may end up being a sponsor and sending some arm sleeves our way (this is still not a sure thing). In leu of that, anyone who has already registered or that registers in the future, please check out Moeben’s website, scroll over the “products” tab and click on “size chart”, determine your size and email with your name and sleeve size (makoreef98@yahoo.com). I need to know this ASAP as well so they can be sent sooner rather than later. The number, if sent, will likely be limited so I will probably reserve them for those who have made larger donations. Again, nothing about this is definite, just a possibility.
Also, in regards to the 24 Hour option, only COMPLETED loops will be counted, not miles. In the event that two or more of the top runners finish with the same number of loops, the runner who completed his/her final loop first will be declared the winner. As an example, if two runners complete 10 loops within the 24 Hours, both are the top finishers with the most completed loops, but one finished his/her 10th lap in 23:30 and the other runner in 23:31, the one who finished in 23:30 will obviously be declared the winner of the 24 Hour race.
Caleb Wilson, RD
The entry donation is made AFTER you register on Ultra Signup. When you check out, you should be at $0.00. You then will recieve a confirmation email from Ultra Signup in which Ive included a link to my fundraising page. The fundraising page is where you’ll be making the donation. Please let me know if there are any issues so I can correct them asap.
Caleb Wilson, RD
Go to http://ultrasignup.com/register.aspx?did=13198 to sign up. Please be sure to check your email when you are done. And please let me know if there are any issues during the registration process.
Just to make sure there is no confusion about expectations, expect to support yourself during this race. I’ll be providing simple aid (water, electolytes, pbj sandwiches, fruit), but will do more if I can. I am on an extremely limited budget, currently. Also while I’ll try to provide a race t-shirt and possibly finisher buckles (for 100 miles under 24 hours only), neither one of those things should be expected at this point. This is a barebones race. Come run, have fun, contribute to a good cause.
Caleb Wilson, RD
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Hampton Inn
Luna Sandal Company
Moeben Arm Sleeves
Red Otter Outfitters
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