The 2022 Boogie Races will comply with CDC recommendations and all government regulations in effect on race day.
THE MAY MADNESS 50K
Ten separate 5K runs
May 28, 2022
Hoffman, N.C.
7:00 a.m.
Doug Dawkins, Race Director
"Come with no expectations and you will not be disappointed."
Below Info Updated 5/22/2022 Re: Camping and Directions
General Philosophy: This May Madness 50K run is meant for a little twisted fun. That's not to say it's not serious. Where else do you get to run 10 consecutive 5K's, add your times and possibly come out with your fastest 50K ever? Or your toughest. It will be an interesting mix of speed, endurance, patience, and smarts. Parts of it will be fun. Parts of it will be difficult. All of it will be a little insane.
Why should you come? You get to hang out with your running friends. You run only short 5Ks and take long breaks in between relaxing. And hang out with your running friends. Where else can you run an ultra all day and spend so much time sitting in your chair? The breaks do not count so you could get a new 50K PR.
Location. The race is near Hoffman, NC. Just in case you lose your data connection as you get near our location, you should print my written directions from Hoffman (below). Click here for the location on Google Maps. Or use the Directions link on the Ultrasignup page. Or you may enter “Hoffman Field Trial Grounds” into your search field on Google maps.
Alternatively... Come to Hoffman, N.C. on US Highway 1 and turn west at the BP station onto Caddell Road. Go 0.1 mile and turn right onto York Road. York Road will become Derby Road. Continue 3.4 miles to a sign on the left that says "J. Robert Gordon Field Trial Area." Turn left at the sign onto a dirt road. Go 1 mile to intersection of three roads crossing. Two roads ahead parallel powerlines. Take the one that parallels the left powerline. Go 1.2 miles to a white house on right - that is race headquarters.
Dogs: The land where this event is held is part of the North Carolina Game Lands. It is illegal to allow your dog to run loose here. Also there are coyotes and other animals that may choose to attack or defend themselves when confronted by a dog. Please leave your dog at home.
Camping is permitted Friday night. No electricity or facilities. No camping fee. Do not set up before 6pm Friday. The Race Director will show you where to set up. Questions about camping email to: doug@theboogieraces.com.
The course will be wheel-measured and approximately a 5K. All natural. Sand, dirt, leaves, pine straw and such with no man-made coverings. Possible occasional horse droppings. Minimum shade. There is no water on the course. Feel free to take your bottle.
The aid station will have water and some first aid supplies. Additional details about the aid station offerings will be added here at a later date. Plan to bring your own food. There are no restaurants close by. It's a long day and you will get hungry. I suggest a cooler with your personal aid station in whatever shade you can find. I will be bringing sufficient cold drinking water from home in containers for this event. You are encouraged to bring your own bottled water if you have concerns. Water available at the spigots at the site is not potable.
Please know your limits. I cannot stress enough how much heat and humidity will be an issue. There is little shade on the course or at the start/finish area. Bring a chair and a pop up shelter to rest under between laps. Bring ice and use it to cool yourself between 5K's. Drink something with electrolytes or do tablets. Bring bug repellent and sunscreen. A couple of beach towels might come in handy.
This event consists of 10 consecutive 5K's. The first 5K will begin at 7:00 a.m. Subsequent 5K's will begin at the top of each hour with the final tenth 5K starting at 4:00 p.m. There will be no early starts or late starts at any time. You must be ready to start with the group each hour or be out of the race. All ten 5K's must be finished to be considered a May Madness 50K finisher.
Shirts: I am planning to order a wicking sleeveless athletic shirt that will be nice during the hot summer months. Shirt color is undecided. The back of the shirt will be printed with "May Madness" ten times--once for each 5K. Shirts will be in your packet with your race number. I will not mail shirts.
Awards: First place overall male and first place overall female will receive pottery awards created by Irene Russell. Irene is a Mangum Track Club member and May Madness finisher. No other finisher awards.
Trash containers will be in the start/finish area. No littering anywhere. Empty gel packets are litter. Littering can get you DQ'ed. And DQ does not mean Dairy Queen here. If you use the bathroom in the woods or anywhere on the course use Leave No Trace guidelines.
Other notes:
- Information about this event can and may be changed. Re-read occasionally to stay abreast.
- Even a cool day will be hot. To finish this event you will have to be smart and manage heat well.
- Bring insect repellent!!!!, sunscreen!!!!, a chair, and several towels.
- I reserve the right to either delay or cancel a lap if necessary to avoid dangerous lightning or other conditions.
- The event director (me or my designate) can stop, pause, or disqualify anyone at any time for any reason we feel called to do so.
- I will check the latest CDC and N.C. guidelines just prior to the event and will comply with all.
- Don't expect a lot from me. I may be running.
Registration will open on March 15, 2022 and will be online through UltraSignup only. No wait list. No refunds. No deferrals. No bib transfer. Race director reserves the right to close registration at his discretion.
FEES:
$50 March 15 through April 30
$65 May 1 until closing
Those who register after May 15 may not get a shirt.
For additional information:
Contact Doug Dawkins
doug@theboogieraces.com
910-206-2095
Erin Suwattana, assistant director/webmaster
