It's totally different.
Like any race we put on, we want it to be unique. The Midnight Marathon is a relay event, with teams consisting of anywhere from four to sixteen people. Teams can have individual runners go as far as they want -- as little as one lap. Teams can also have runners run as many legs as they'd like. It's incredibly flexible, so it should offer something for just about anyone. More info here.
Now, not only is The Midnight Marathon different than any event I'm aware of -- it's totally different than the Hungerford Trail Races. Hungerford -- by the standards of most mortals -- is exclusively a long-distance event; the half marathon is the shortest event we offer. Hungerford is all about getting out into nature, enjoying a beautiful area, maybe running farther than you used to think was possible, and having some quiet time on your own to enjoy the event.
The Midnight Marathon will be more community-oriented, with everyone able to see and cheer for every step of every team's race. With the shorter options, it will be accessible for beginners looking to get started, for sprinter-types, and for classic endurance athletes looking for a great workout.
George Sheehan has a great quote: "Everyone is an athlete. The only different is that some of us are in training, and some of us are not." Our primary mission as Race Directors is to get people to commit to training that inner athlete in pursuit of a goal. We have been immensely gratified by watching dedicated runners realize their goals at the Hungerford Trail Races, and we're eager to provide more runners with the same opportunity at The Midnight Marathon.
Interested in putting a team together?
You can sign up here!
