Wanna Boogie with Frank?

How about joining me at the best marathon I ran last year . . . the Boogie Marathon and 50 miler.

This year's race will be on Saturday, June 13th and STARTS at 5 PM!! The whole course is run on roads, but you only pass four houses!! I'm fairly certain I can promise you will not find a single spectator on the course to cheer you on . . . but you will pass all the other marathoners and 50 milers many times and they will support you (and you'll support them too!)

The Boogie is a very different sort of race. Not easy but ton's of fun and VERY unique! To get an idea of how unique, just read the waiver:

WAIVER AND RELEASE:
I realize June in North Carolina is hot and humid. Most people and doctors advise against running in heat and humidity. Also, running at night presents special problems such as seeing where you are stepping and watching out for cars. I understand that this area has specific hazards such as rattlesnakes, copperheads, polecats, wildcats, and rednecks who like to drink and drive and throw things. I know that 26 miles can be tough under any conditions but with the possible conditions in this event 26 miles could turn out to be much more of a challenge than I expected. Nevertheless, I like to struggle and really, really want to participate regardless of the expected pain or risk. Therefore, I want everyone to know that I am not being forced to do this event and that I agree for myself and any survivors or possible claimants that I may leave behind, to save, release, and keep harmless the Mangum Track Club, its members, the Runners From Hell and any volunteers or sponsors or any other helpers that may be involved with this event from all liability, claims, or demands for damages incurred by participation in this event or any of its parts. I assume all responsibility for my participation and certify that I am properly trained, mentally fit, and medically able to participate in this hot, hilly, and possibly night marathon. I agree to use a light after dark. I will not litter. I will not kill snakes. I am aware that this event is limited to the no more than 75 entrants and that registration may close abruptly at the race director's discretion. I realize that the race director's {or his delegate} authority is all encompassing and will abide by anything he tells me. Knowing everything in this waiver has not deterred me from entering this event and my signature below indicates that I have read and agree to all this stuff and still intend to participate. I also promise to have fun.

The race director is none other than Doug Dawkins, the guy who just finished running across America. Doug also gave us a lot of great advice as we planned the Medoc Trail Races. Runners agree this is one of the best organized races anywhere. Last year had a GREAT shirt. No medal though. Doug gives finishers a hand-made mug (guess it will be the same this year too!)

I would love to see a huge RMEC turnout for this event. You'll be glad you did! I won't miss it!! -- Frank