110 MILE

    Headquarters / start & finish of the race will be held at the Sunset Overlook in Columbia, Illinois, twenty minutes from downtown St. Louis, Missouri.  11604 Bluff Rd, Columbia, IL 62236.  Parking and packet pick up will be in the grass field on the south end of the property.  The people at Sunset Overlook were gracious enough to let us use their facility, so please grab a drink after the race and enjoy the view.  

• 3-20-26, Friday 2:00 - 6:00 p.m.  Packet pick-up and leave your drop bags at Sunset Overlook for both the 110 and 55 mile runners. 

• 3-20-26, Friday 5:00 p.m.  Free spaghetti dinner starts, option of no meat.  There will be pool, ping pong, and games available.  Runners' family are welcome, dinner is in Waterloo, IL.     

• 3-21-26, Saturday 4:30 a.m.  Check in starts (every runner must check in the morning of the race)

• 3-21-26, Saturday 4:30 a.m. - 5:50 a.m.  Last chance for packet pick-up and to leave your drop bags at Sunset Overlook

• 3-21-26, Saturday 5:50 a.m.  Final safety brief 

• 3-21-26, Saturday 6:00 a.m.  Start

• 3-22-26, Sunday 4:00 p.m.  Finish 

• This is an out and back course, it will start and finish at the Sunset Overlook located in Columbia, Illinois.

• The course is 76% levees, most of which are gravel, some are paved.  The levees will have almost no traffic.  The remaining 24% will be paved back roads, again, with little traffic.

• 1,400 ft. of elevation gain total

• The course will be marked with pink flag pins and reflective tape to light up the course at night

• Flags will be on your right as you head south.  Flags on your left as you head north.

• All intersections will be double marked

• Taake Rd miles 6.9 / 103.1

• B Rd miles 12.6 / 97.4  - drop bag - crew access - restrooms

• Walnut Rd miles 19.6 / 90.4

• Outlet Rd miles 24.7 / 85.3  - drop bag - crew access - restrooms 

• Ivy Rd miles 29.7 / 80.3

• Fort de Chartres miles 36.6 / 73.4  - drop bag - crew access - restrooms

•  Prairie du Rocher miles 41 / 69   - crew access - restrooms

• Ste. Genevieve miles 48 / 62

• Kaskaskia mile 55 (turn around)  - drop bag - crew access - restrooms

Aid stations will have the typical food you'd expect:  quesadillas, soup, fruit, candy, ginger ale, etc.  The sports drink for the race will be HEED.  

*Links to crew accessible aid stations are underlined 

• 11:00 p.m. - Kaskaskia  (17 hrs. in) mile 55

• 4:30 a.m. - Fort de Chartres  (22.5 hrs. in) mile 73.4

• 8:30 a.m. - Outlet Rd  (26.5 hrs. in) mile 85.3  

• 12:30 p.m. - B Rd  (30.5 hrs. in) mile 97.4

• 4:00 p.m. - Finish in Columbia, Illinois  (34 hrs.) Mile 110

• cut-off times will be strictly enforced 

• Crew is allowed at B Rd, Outlet Rd, Fort de Chartres, Prairie du Rocher, and Kaskaskia aid stations

• Crew must park on one side of the road only.  Follow the directions of the aid station captain as parking may change.

• Your crew is not allowed to give aid or meet you at any point once you leave the aid station. 

• You are responsible for the actions of your crew and pacer.

• A pacer can be picked up starting at the Kaskaskia aid station at mile 55.  You may also pick up a pacer at Fort de Chartres mile 73.4, Outlet Rd mile 85.3, and B Rd at mile 97.4.  

• One pacer at a time

• Your pacer cannot carry your food, water, and gear for you.  No muling.

• Pacer must wear a Hi-Vis running-style reflective vest during the nighttime portions of the race 

• Pacer must sign a waiver at packet pick up, or at the aid station they enter the race

*Links to crew & pacer accessible aid stations are underlined 

• Drop bags are allowed at B Rd, Outlet Rd, Fort de Chartres, and Kaskaskia aid stations

•  Write your name, bib number, aid station name, and the distance you're running on the bag 

• Must be a reasonable size and weight, use your best judgment

• No hard sided containers 

• Your drop bags will be left out in the elements; it's recommended that they're waterproof

• Drop bags will be returned to the start line no later than 4:00 p.m. on Sunday

• You're welcome to pick up your drop bags from the aid stations if you need them before 4:00 p.m.

• Drop bags that are not picked up after the race will be held onto for a reasonable amount of time.  Contact us so we can make arrangements to get them back to you.   

• The weather in late March can vary wildly.  The course is wide open, so you could be exposed to the sun, rain, lightning, and strong wind for the entirety of the race.  The day could be hot, and the night will be cold, dress accordingly and drink plenty of water. 

• The race will take place close to the vernal equinox, so around 12 hours of day and 12 hours of night

• Sunrise starts at 7 a.m. / sunset at 7 p.m.

• Average highs and lows are 56°F / 36°F

• Watch out for vehicles!  it is required that you wear a Hi-Vis running-style reflective vest during the nighttime portions of the race.  Failure to do so will result in disqualification.  If you fail to bring a reflective vest / sash, one will be loaned out, but please bring your own.  It's strongly recommended that you also wear Hi-Vis or bright clothing during the day.  Stick to the left side of the road as much as possible, except for blind hills and blind corners, where you would use the right side of the road.  Use your best judgment.

• Headphones are not permitted during the race; external speakers are ok.  It's paramount that you're aware of your surroundings. 

• No foot care or medicine will be given at aid stations   

• If you have to quit the race, do it at an aid station.  Notify a volunteer and we will try to get you back to the start / finish line as soon as possible.  You have to tell someone that you are dropping!

• Cell coverage can be spotty on the southern part of the course, depending on your provider          

• Sub-34-hour finishers will receive a custom USA made belt buckle

• First place male and female will receive a custom USA made plaque 

• T-shirt & sticker with registration

• Register by 3-2-26 to guarantee a T-shirt 

• A swag opt-out is available during registration

• A refund will be issued if you cancel no later than two months out from race day.  The refund will not include the processing fees associated with UltraSignup.com

• A refund will also be issued, at any time, to woman who become pregnant.  Contact americanbottoms100@gmail.com for a refund.   

• No roll overs 

• Of course, there's always extenuating circumstances.  Feel free to contact us, we may be able to work something out depending on the situation.

• Drop downs are welcome, however you will not receive a refund for the difference in price from the 110 mile race to the 55 mile race, if dropping down less than two months out from race day. 

• If you would like to switch from the 55 to the 110, you will owe the difference in price. 

• Race day drop downs are welcome.  If you signed up for the 110 mile race and you have run at least 55 miles before dropping out, then you will receive a finisher medal and be counted as an official 55 mile finisher.         

• 15% Veteran Discount, contact americanbottoms100@gmail.com for coupon code

• Aid station captain reserves the right to pull you from the race if they feel it's unsafe to let you continue.  Please be respectful to the aid station volunteers if you get pulled from the race.  Reach out to the race director if you have any issues.

• Check in at aid stations, no need to check out.  If you don't plan on stopping at the aid station, yell out your bib number as you run past, just make sure your number is echoed back.       

• Aid station food & water is for runners and pacers only

• No pacers for the 55 mile race

• Make your race bib visible somewhere on your body, it doesn't matter if it's on the front or back. 

• Please make room for any farmers that may be getting their fields ready

• No littering, it's a privilege to use the levees, leave it how you found it.

• No vehicles allowed on the levees

• Must be 18 years or older

• Reading everything on this website serves as your participant packet.  It's your responsibility to do your due diligence.