This 2020 event is still scheduled as planned, with safety modifications. — View Details Below
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SAFETY OUTLINE
Are you ready to race or volunteer at the friendliest run a-round again? We’re getting the plan in place to welcome you to a safe and enjoyable environment again this Labor Day weekend in Sylvania, Ohio. Here’s your chance to race in 2020.
As of August 10th, our permits are in place, we have host approval, and we are planning to run this year’s Olander 24-Hour Ultra, Marathon & Team Relay in person, as safely as possible. Registrants will be required to follow all of the event guidelines, without exception, in order to participate. Deferral and/or refund options will be presented prior to race day. Any failure to follow set rules during event will result in disqualification and removal from park without a refund — no exceptions.
Of course as we near the race date, we are prepared to react to any changing requirements from our local health department. Currently, we have an 11-Point Plan for a Safe Return to Racing, that has received approval from the Lucas County Health Department and our medical advisors. This plan will continue to be customized to address areas specific to this race. The more detailed outline will be sent to participants once it receives final health department approval.
PRE-RACE
- Communicate Safety Procedures
- Flexible Registration Options
- Packet Pickup
RACE DAY
- Screening & Declaration
- Face Coverings
- Social Distancing
- Sanitization
- Staggered Start
PRE-RACE INSTRUCTION & POST-RACE CEREMONY
- Competition Rules
- No Pre or Post-race Meetings or Ceremonies
CAMPING
- Campsite Guidelines
- Distancing
- Authorized Access
DINING, SCHEDULED MEALS, GRAB-N-GO
- Neiderhouser Capacity Limits
- Social Distancing Guidelines
- Meal Distribution Methods
- Grab-n-Go Location
FLUIDS/AID STATION
- Location/s
- Staff Refilling for Participant (provided reusable, collapsible cup)
24-HOUR ULTRA MARATHON
*No Pets Allowed Inside Olander Park at Any Time. No exceptions.
Challenge yourself, or your team of 4-10 participants, to 24 hours of running/walking around Olander Park’s scenic 1.091 mile lakeside path. This Ultra endurance challenge is like none other in NW Ohio, and the entire course is flat, paved and contained within the park.
Your End-of-year Marathon & BQ Opportunity
The Olander 24-Hour Ultra’s flat, fast, enclosed course also offers a certified Boston Qualifying opportunity. Run your age group time in Sylvania and earn a trip to Boston. Contact us with Olander Marathon & BQ questions.
Sylvania, Ohio’s Olander Park is the former home of the 24-Hour National Championships. Participants of the Olander 24-Hour Endurance Challenge will start at 10am on Saturday morning and finish at 10am Sunday, after a scenic and entertaining 24 hours with friends, family and the holiday weekend community. Scheduled meals, safety lighting and an entertainment stage will help you get through the challenge. For your overnight stay, tent camping will be available inside Olander, and RV’s in the east parking lot only — at no additional charge. Spots are available on a first come basis. Register with friends and family and enjoy the Labor Day weekend outside, with all Olander Park has to offer.
Start Time: 10:00am Saturday
Course Open: 24 hours
Maximum Field: 100 Individuals & 125 Team Members
Minimum Age: 16 on Race Day
Premium Perks
- Long Sleeve Quarter Zip Tech Pullover (Individual Ultra)
- Short Sleeve, Gender Specific Tech Shirt (Relay Members & Marathon)
- HydraPak SpeedCup
- Dynamic Results
- Scheduled Meals & Snacks
- Full Park Access
- Free RV Parking & Camping
- Custom Finisher Medal
- Custom Distance Awards
- Top Relay Team/s Awards
- Shareable Photos
- All Participants Will Be Chip Timed
- *Free Access to Park for Participants
- Scheduled Meals & Available Snacks
- *Lake Access (canoe, rowboat, paddle board, fishing)
- Sand Volleyball
- Kids Playground
- Charcoal Grills (camp fires NOT permitted)
- Vast Spectator Viewing
- RV Parking Area (near Olander beach)
- Large Grassy Areas for Tents
- Nature Viewing & Wildlife
- Scenic Photo Opportunities
- Shelter Houses
- Indoor Bathrooms (and Porta-Johns)
- Medical Presence
- Cookout
& Awards Ceremony (Sunday 10:30am) - No Dogs Allowed in Park
- and more…
Prize Structure
- Custom Awards
Top Team/s • 100 Miles • 100K • 50 Miles • 50K
Mercy Health is our preferred sports medicine provider and provides all on course and finish line medical coverage. For immediate access to the Mercy Health Sports Medicine Team call the 24 hour Sports Medicine Hotline @ 419.754.7529.
BENEFITTING
Individual
Relay
Marathon
Packet Pickup
Race Day Packet Pickup — 7:30am to 10:00am (Nederhouser Hall, Olander Park)
Registration is available during packet pickup.
Parking
Ample parking is available in the Northeast lot of Tam-o-Shanter Sports Complex, directly adjacent to gated entry into Olander Park. All relay team members must park at Tam-o-Shanter. Parking inside Olander is available for individual ultra registrants and RVs only.
*USATF Certified Course ID = OH17012MW
Run the 1.091 mile loop around Olander Lake, where you’ll enjoy the scenery, entertainment and enough shade to help keep you cool. The course will be lined with tents and picnicking spectators cheering you on. You’ll pass by several restrooms/porta-johns, rest stops, and have access to our scheduled meals, hydration stations and snacks. — Flat, Paved Course
*Detailed map with all markings publishing soon.
Tent camping will be available inside Olander, and a large area in the Tam-O-Shanter parking lot will be setup to accommodate Relay Team vehicles. RV parking will be available in the east lot at Olander Park only — at no additional charge. Spots are available on a first come basis.
*RV sewage/dark water hookups NOT available. Clean water access is available. RV’s parking in the designated lot at Olander Park will not be allowed to leave until after the event finished on Sunday morning (10:30am).
*Standard park rates apply for non-participant/non-resident entry, as well as canoe and rowboat rental. You may bring your own licensed kayak, rowboat or paddle board — park policies for life jacket usage must be followed at all times and will be posted in the park’s boat house. Park noise curfew will be honored and posted. Dogs are NOT allowed inside Olander Park.
**Be sure to register by August 15th to guarantee receiving a custom event apparel. You must pick up your apparel at race day packet pickup. All apparel not picked up by 10:30am Sunday will be distributed on a first come, first serve basis to those who registered after guarantee date, and haven’t already received a pullover or shirt.
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