Midnight Madness
July 11th, 11:59PM
41st & Riverside Drive

5K Ultra +10 Mile + 50K + 50 Mile + 100 Mile

The directors of Activate Oklahoma are excited to bring back your favorite ultra race to Tulsa. This year’s event has an exciting new twist – Run across the Arkansas River using the new Williams Crossing Pedestrian Bridge after dark!

Midnight Madness includes distances for most everyone - 5K Ultra, 10.5 miles, 50K, 50 Miles and 100 miles. The 14 hour time limit is perfect for walkers, hikers, joggers and fast runners.

Exciting news! We've decided to add a 5K Ultra and a 100 miler.
Why a 5K Ultra though? Because the loop for the longer distances is actually 10.5 miles and so each of the other distances will be going long so why not let the 5K enjoy the same experience. The 5K will actually be 3.2 miles, the 10 miles is 10.5 miles,the 50K is 31.5 and the 50 mile will be 52 miles. Sooooo if everyone else has to go long then we think the 5K should enjoy the same experience. Plus we all know that the 5K Ultra is longer than the 5K marathon! LOL!

The 100 miler was added for those that were just crazy enough to think that 50 wasn't enough. Be aware though before you register for the 100 that the first 50 miles of your race will be self supported. No aid or assistance from the race will be available until the Midnight race starts. The 100 miler will start at 6AM or anytime after according to how long you think your first 50 will take and how much rest you want in between to be able to join the start of the Midnight race for your second 50. You will have to keep track of your first 50 and be able to show us proof of time and distance via GPS watch or Strave, etc. Times of completion of both 50's will be combined for your finish time. Your time between finishing your first 50 and your second 50 will not be included in your total time. You may not pause your watch during your first 50 for any kind of break, stop light etc. Awards will be given to the top 3 men and women and belt buckles for all that finish a 100. No age group awards for the 100 miler. If you don't finish the 100 you will get a medal for finishing anything over 10 miles.
Here is your route for the first 50: First 50 of 100 route

Either we we are gonna enjoy a little "madness" or "pre-Madness Madness" out there!!

Williams Crossing Pedestrian Bridge
(photo credit City of Tulsa)

Schedule

Online registration will be available until the race starts.
Packet pickup at RunnersWorld Tulsa (3902 S Peoria Ave) on Saturday from 10am to 6pm or at the start line starting at 11pm.
All runners start at 11:59pm on Saturday.
All runners should be finished by 2:00pm on Sunday afternoon.
Overall and age group awards will be given as groups of people finish.
Everyone is encouraged to stay for the last runner - and help out as needed.

Course

Midnight Madness for the 10 Miles, 50K and 50 Miles will follow the course from it’s original years:

Start at 11:59pm Saturday (just before Midnight, hence the name if you didn’t know).
Start / finish line is at 41st Street Plaza at Riverside (Google Maps).
Run south on Riverparks trails to 71st Street (wave at the bears).
Cross 71st St bridge and take trail to Turkey Mountain lower lot (aid station and crew access point, Google Maps).
Continue north on the west-side trails.
Unmanned aid station with Water and Gatorade at West Side Soccer Complex (Google Maps)
Continue north to the pedestrian bridge crossing - you will see the lights!
Cross the pedestrian bridge with a hoot/holler/whistle as you cross.
Run south on Riverparks trails to 41st.
10 mile runners are finished after 1 lap, 50K runners after 3 laps, and 50 mile runners get to run 5 laps!

Midnight Madness for the 5K Ultra course:
Will start at 41st and Riverside and go North to the Pedestrian Bridge, cross the bridge and turn around at the bottom of the ramp then turn around and come back

Parking is available at 41st Street Plaza for about 65 vehicles. No parking in grass at 41st Area. RunnersWorld Tulsa is about 1/2 mile east for extra parking (3902 S Peoria Ave). Avoid parking in the neighborhood so we don’t disturb people sleeping.

Bring your tents or pop-ups to have your own aid station/rest area. We will have an area set up along the course near the start finish line so that you can set up and hang out over night if you want.

Aid Stations

There will be aid stations and two crew access points. Aid and crew- at Turkey Mountain lower parking lot (6850 S Elwood Ave),
Unmanned Aid- the West Bank Soccer Complex (W 36th Pl & Elwood Ave) with water and Gatorade
Aid and crew- start/finish line.

Aid stations will be fully stocked with water, Gatorade, sweet & salty snacks. Probably sandwiches. Maybe watermelon. Definitely fantastic volunteers and positive vibes.

The finish line party will be at 41st Street Plaze on Riverside. It will be an awesome party that you won't want to miss as a runner, volunteer, or spectator.

There will be space for drop bags at the aid station at Turkey Mtn and Start/Finish but the runner or their crew is responsible for getting them to the aid stations and retrieving them after the race. Look for the tent and sign that says “drop bags”.
Label your drop bag with your Last Name and aid station location

Rules

We want your experience at Midnight Madness to be the best possible. For your safety, the safety of others and to ensure we can continue this event we have a few rules to follow.

Rule #1 - Leave No Trash On The Course. If you bring it in, you must take it out. There are trash cans at every aid station and roving support vehicles. Anyone caught littering will be disqualified. Anyone. Littering includes gel tear-off tabs, banana peels, candy wrappers and other trash (organic or not).
Rule #2 - Appreciate the volunteers. Many volunteers were up before you preparing for the day. Many will stay out longer cleaning up. Most will do both. Rude or disrespectful behavior towards a volunteer, staff or race director will get you disqualified.
Rule #3 – No short-cuts. If you find yourself off course return to the last location you know you were on the course and continue on. Failure to do so will result in disqualification. If you find yourself swimming, you are probably off course.
Rule #4 - Have fun!

Additional Rules

Race bib/number must be worn on the runner’s front and must be visible at all times. If it isn't your time will not be recorded
From dusk to dawn it is suggested that runners and pacers must wear (1) a headlamp
Runners are responsible for the actions of their pacers/crews and must observe/convey the Pacer Rules and Crew Rules to their team.
Runners receiving aid from crews outside of the designated crew access points are subject to disqualification.
Stashing supplies along the course is forbidden.
Any runner dropping out must immediately notify the nearest aid station captain or race management at the start/finish area.
Medical personnel, race directors and aid station captains have the right to pull a runner if they feel a runner may be a danger to himself/herself or others.

Pacers and Crew Rules

50 milers can have a pacer after the first lap.
If your pacer wants to officially run in the 10 mile or 50K they can register and start late with one of your laps.
There is no fee for pacers unless they officialy register for the race, yet pacers can enjoy all of the food and support provided by the aid stations.
Unless registered, Pacers will not receive finisher’s medals or race bling.
Each runner may have as many pacers as they like, however only one pacer at a time can accompany the runner.
Pacers may not "Mule" for a runner at any time. Muling is carrying and/or supplying water, extra clothing, medical supplies.
Pacers must not interfere with other race participants.
Each pacer must clearly identify themselves when passing through the aid stations.
Crew race support is allowed at three designated crew-access points: state finish, Turkey Mountain, and West Bank Soccer Complex
Crew members must stay within 100 yards of the designated crew-access aid stations while providing physical support. Outside of 100 yards they must follow the Pacer Rules including the one-pacer rule.
Runners are responsible for the actions of their pacers and crews. Pacer or crew member violations of rules may result in disqualification of the runner(s).