Run Across Georgia

Are you crazy?

rag — Mon, 24 Aug 2009 02:34:23 +0000

Maybe – but I’m doing it. I’m pretty sure there’s some other warriors out there who are interested in seeing what they can do, too.

I have always gravitated toward the self-supported events. There’s a certain satisfaction in getting from point A to point B all on your own determination and dedication. Even as a kid, I’d play Rambo in the dirt piles behind my house, imagining that I was being dropped off in the jungle and I had to make my way out.

I also want to someday run across the United States. {RAG} will be a perfect glimpse into the world of long distance, multi-day land crossing.

Ok, so as crazy as this is, I want in!

Ha, sucker… are you sure? Think really hard before you hit that email link below…

Are you really ready to run on the road for 250 miles?
Can you deal with the traffic constantly buzzing by? Trucks?
If you get tired, are you prepared to find a church lawn for a nap?
Are you willing to take full responsibility for yourself?
Do you realize that there may be long periods of time when you might be alone? Days even?

Yea, really? …ok, then… Send us an email!

What is Run Across Georgia?

rag — Mon, 24 Aug 2009 02:00:35 +0000

Run Across Georgia {RAG} will begin April 24, 2010 and is currently designed to be a 250+ mile, multi-day unsupported running journey beginning in Eufaula, Alabama at the Georgia state line and completing on the pristine, sandy beaches of Jekyll Island, Georgia.

While there are some unique elements to RAG, the run is mostly designed to give aspiring trans-USA runners a taste of the action, and significant practice with regards to planning and managing multi-day crossings of any kind.

By running across Georgia, you will be completing about 5-10% of a transcontinental run.

Cool, huh?

Is this a race?

rag — Thu, 20 Aug 2009 20:34:02 +0000

Run Across Georgia is not designed to be a race. A race would most likely assume organization, aid stations, entry fees, …and a fancy wicking shirt – none of which will be available for this adventure.

It’s just not that kind of thing.

That being said, the goal will be to get across the state as fast as possible, in as little number of days as possible.

Run Across Georgia will be a true test of runner survival.

I expect that anyone who does this run with me will be a very different person standing on the shores of Jekyll Island, GA than they were standing on the corner of East Barbour Street & Riverside Drive in Eufaula, AL.

A lot of personal discovery will go down within 250 miles of road running.

Where will {RAG} take place?

rag — Wed, 19 Aug 2009 23:33:06 +0000

Georgia State Route 520, also known as the South Georgia Parkway, will be the main route for runners to follow. This section of Georgia road runs from Eufaula, Alabama to the golden beaches of Jekyll Island.

What makes {RAG} unique?

rag — Tue, 18 Aug 2009 23:32:18 +0000

Run Across Georgia is designed to be a true running adventure – a self-supported, multi-day, 250-mile running adventure across the southern section of the state of Georgia. To be considered a finisher for this particular event, runners must adhere to the following:

Runners must be willing to run unsupported* or self-supported**.
Runners must be willing to avoid motels and rely on their surroundings.
Runners must be willing to abandon the idea of a “crew”.
Runners must be willing to rely on themselves and solve problems along the way.

* unsupported runners would carry everything they need with with them from the start.
** self-supported runners will acquire aid items from stores, roadside stands and other commercially available means