A 24-hour birthday ultra
Firelight 50.
50 years old.
Just getting started.
January 9–10, 2027
Saturday 8:00 AM – Sunday 7:59 AM
Firelight Drive
Run. Walk. Cheer. Celebrate.
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One Hour at a Time, One Step at a Time
Sunday, Jan 10 · 8:00 AM
Daylight
50.88 miles
24 / 24 rounds · 2.12 miles each
Planned mileage, not live race tracking.
Sunrise 7:20 AM · Sunset 5:47 PM
Approx. local solar times · EST
- Years
- 50
- Miles
- 50.88
- Hours
- 24
A familiar loop
The loop.
One lap is 1.06 miles. Two laps make each hour’s 2.12-mile round.
Follow the orange line, then do it all again. Join for one lap or stay for a few.
Open full-size route The challenge
Two laps (2.12 miles) every hour for 24 hours. That’s 24 rounds and 50.88 miles. No minimum pace. Run or walk.
Everyone welcome
Join for a lap, a few laps, or just come hang out! Run with me. Walk with me. Bring the family. Cheer from Base Camp. Help make it a day to remember.
Base Camp
Food. Drinks. Music. Friends. Family. A birthday celebration all day long. Come and go anytime!
Bring someone along
Save the invitation.
Share the day with friends and family.