Twilight 12-Hour

Ranch Magic

This is not a race but rather a beautiful place to gather as a trail running community. Whether you choose to run under the stars until the sun rises or head down to the campfire early to have a beer and roast some s’mores is up to you. There will be a pancake breakfast in the morning to send you home with smiles on your faces.

Night Moves

Why hold a 12 hour night run? Twilight 12 Hour (previously Starlight Overnight) originated from a night run held on a ranch in Utah in 2015. A runner training for Wasatch 100 invited folks to join for some night miles on a 5 mile loop. The goal was to run from 8pm until the early hours of the morning to feel the fatigue of running several miles at night. The only requirement to participate was bringing your favorite aid station food. It was a fun, safe, no pressure way to get night training!

Course Description

The 2.6ish mile loop has a little bit of everything. From stretches of beautiful single track trail, to short ravines and a creek crossing, to a descent down a gravel road with a steep climb to close the loop, people spread out quickly.

Schedule

Saturday
5:00-6:30pm – check-in
6:45pm – pre-run briefing
7:00pm – run into the sunset

Sunday
7:00am – finish into the sunrise
8:30am – breakfast
9:30am – Award for King and Queen of Loops (please note: THERE ARE NO OFFICIAL RESULTS)

Aid Station/Breakfast Feast

Let’s build the best aid station ever! Everyone is required to provide their favorite aid station food and/or drink (or a badass breakfast dish to share is also welcome). The rest is up to you! There is a full kitchen available for making dinner pre or post run. There will be pancakes, bacon, and coffee served Sunday morning along with leftovers from the aid station goodness (think donuts, fruit, etc.).

Lodging Questions

For Twilight 12 Hour participants, camping is free. There are bathrooms and showers for all participants. If you’d prefer to have a roof over your head, there are various types of cabins for rent (at a discounted price!). This is a great option for groups since several of the cabins sleep 8. Contact Penny Blackburn, owner of Flying Horseshoe Ranch, for lodging questions: 509-674-2366.

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