Running jfk 50 mile endurance race 2016 brians running. I hope to introduce a few more features to enhance the site and help make the overall event more pleasurable. The osscia 50 miler is as its name suggests a 50 mile event. Please type the password to download all files, or click the skip button to download unprotected files only. Zeke zucker pictured with me, above is a 64yearold serious ultrarunning veteran. The first jfk 50 mile challenge was held in the spring of 1963 spurred on by president kennedys call for improved fitness for all americans. The jfk 50 mile memorial is the nations oldest ultramarathon, and one of its most celebrated. Even after 50 miles of running, zach miller was still happy to be out on the jfk 50 mile course. Jfk 50 mile actual course with aid stations a bike. Thats the official theme song of team oz at the 18 november 2006 jfk 50 miler. I was looking forward to it from a new race perspective, but i was. Click to reach the official site information about the event is available in.
Heres just a tiny bit of history on how the race got started 50 years ago in 1963, the race was just one of many 50mile races started as an initiative by our president to get the country to once again focus on health and physical fitness what an ambitious way to start. In 1908, teddy roosevelt issued an executive order to members of the military, later echoed by jfk. Hopefully this new format will allow more useful information to be shared with the jfk 50 mile community. For a guy who spends five months at a time at sea, the latest champion of the east coasts big fall ultramarathon doesnt take any time on land for granted. Jfk 50 mile brings out spectators despite the weather. Jfk as changed from the event where you needed a crew to one that you dont. Jfk 50 mile 20172018 date, registration, course route. The first race was held on 30 march 1963, one of numerous 50mile 80 km races that year. The first race was held on 30 march 1963 1963, one of numerous 50mile 80 km races that year.
Ive never been to jfk before, and am very worried about whether or not ill have enough time to make it. This channel is linked from the official jfk assassination forum at jfkassassinationforum. Lynn gannon had these questions about any tips for running the jfk 50 mile runhike. Jfk 50 mile sports event americas oldest ultramarathon. Temperatures were in the upper 40s to start, then climbed to a refreshing 65 degrees, while sunshine blanketed the historic landscapes between boonsboro and. The tragedy inflicted by the assassination of jfkas president of the united states, as an individual, as a husband, and as a devoted father of twois far outweighed by the impact this seminal event inflicted upon the executive branch of the federal. I hadnt heard of the jfk50 before but now i want to work up to it. The only flight i could book between montreal and london was a delta flight which gave me a 50 minute layover at jfk all in one ticket, i didnt book the two flights separately.
I escort the lead female in the jfk 50 mile ultra marathon. The countrys oldest ultra and one of the largest with more than entrants. Tap below to directly download your race distance map. Going into it with virtually zero training, i knew that my time was going be nothing to brag about. Video of segments of the 1982 jfk 50 mile setting the then course record of 5. Fairfax resident william kuper passes though mile 39 on his way to a 6.
Jfk 50 mile brings out spectators despite the weather local. Before i even had a chance to run my first marathon, miles was brainwashing trying to convince me to run in the jfk 50miler with him and his friends. In mildly adverse conditions on saturday, i raced my way to second place at the 51st jfk 50 milethe oldest and largest ultramarathon in the country. Kennedy, himself as a challenge to members of the military to complete 50 miles in one day.
In honor of todays 50th running of the jfk 50 miler, im recapping my race from 1997. The first few miles are on a road, then about 11 miles on the appalachian trail. If you are one of slow ones or back of the packer like me, you will be chasing cutoff times. Registration for the 58th annual jfk 50 mile presented by altra running on 11. I ran the jfk 50 this year 2015 and it was my first 50 miler.
Includes training scheduleprogramplan examples as well as general training tips, help and advice. Nov 20, 2014 the first jfk 50 mile challenge was held in the spring of 1963 spurred on by president kennedys call for improved fitness for all americans. The world is a strange and fascinating place, and there are more stories out there to explore than can be held in a single lifetime. Nov 25, 20 even after 50 miles of running, zach miller was still happy to be out on the jfk 50 mile course.
Wade miller, 27, of hagerstown was the top washington county finisher at the jfk 50 mile ultramarathon saturday in williamsport, placing 15th overall with a time of 6. Dec 05, 20 in april, i registered for the jfk 50 mile in maryland. Walmsley redefines whats possible in jfk 50 mile sports. Jfk as changed from the event where you needed a crew to one that you. After the assassination in november 1963 the race name changed to the jfk 50 mile memorial. The folks participating in, and putting on, the 38th jfk 50 miler couldnt have possibly expected or wanted any nicer weather conditions than they were treated to on november 4th. Nov 23, 20 the jfk 50 miler was renamed in the late presidents honor and is the only race still being run. Are you training planning to start training for the jfk 50 mile. Sights and sounds of the jfk 50 mile ultramarathon in washington county, md. In april, i registered for the jfk 50 mile in maryland. A video summary of what you can expect if you plan to run the jfk50 mile. The jfk 50 mile or the jfk 50 mile memorial is an ultramarathon that takes place annually in washington county, maryland, united states.
With limited elevation change after the first 16 miles, this is also a great option for anyone looking to tackle their first 50miler. Among the members of team oz, only one has previously done a fifty miler. My next big running challenge is the jfk 50 mile endurance run, in the ultra running world this race is the granddaddy of all 50 mile races. Hes been doing ultras since about the time i could walk and this year alone has done two 100s, the comrades marathon its really nearly 60 miles in south africa, a 50k and then the jfk. Nov 23, 2012 my first jfk 50 and first 50 mile ultra marathon. In november 2018 i went to maryland and stayed with some friends before the jfk.
After the kennedy assassination, many of these events were never held again. The 54th jfk 50 miler 2016 this is the oldest ultramarathon in the usa. Thats a large part of why americas ultramarathon has intrigued me for so many years. Click below for information on the start, course support, packet pickup and more.
The 58th annual jfk 50 mile presented by altra footwear is on saturday november 21, 2020. The first race was held on 30 march 1963, one of numerous 50 mile 80 km races that year. The 58th annual jfk 50 mile presented by altra footwear will be held on. Jfk 50 mile is a trail event in boonsboro, maryland, united states on november 21, 2015. He again won in 1983 and is the current race director since 1993. The jfk 50 mile in washington county, md is the only original jfk 50 mile challenge event to be held every year since. Im am dreaming of running the jfk 50 miler and am working toward it. Jfk 50 mile boonsboro educational complex usa runultra. This past november i made a late season decision to enter the jfk 50 mile. I have been studying both the administration and assassination of the 35th president, john f. Jfk 50 mile the nations oldest ultramarathon hagerstown. Nov 17, 2011 jfk 50 mile is an ultramarathon that takes place annually in washington county, maryland, usa. The jfk is americas oldest and largest ultramarathon, with more than a thousand participants. Capping a stellar 2015 ultrarunning season, sarah bard recently raced to a repeat victory at the jfk 50 mile against stiff competition, running an impressive time of 6.
Hello, i am quite worried about an upcoming flight and needed some advice. In this interview, she discusses her recent transition to ultrarunning, her jfk win, her other top results and future racing plans. Nov 21, 2015 53rd annual jfk 50 mile boonsboro, md, united states november 21, 2015. With limited elevation change after the first 16 miles, this is also a great option for anyone looking to tackle their first 50 miler. This answered some questions i had and gave me a lot of info. Held before thanksgiving, jfk 50 is the only remaining event from that presidential pronouncement. Last month at the steamtown marathon, he set a national age. Event history past performances past media coverage. Bobby kennedy reportedly did a nonstop 50 mile hike in 17 hours u. This branded jfk assassination forum channel conta. Jfk 50 mile the nations oldest ultramarathon, hagerstown, maryland. The jfk 50 mile was first held in the spring of 1963. When you set out on a mental and physical journey like a 50 mile run, little things like the weather play a very important factor in the overall enjoyment of your quest, or lack thereof. Posted on november 26, 2014 by sowhatirun when i registered for the jfk50 at the beginning of the summer, i knew that there was a chance of burning out.
The race was started as one of many in the spring in 1963 by john f. If yes, then the following resources might help your training plan. Ultramarathon training plans schedules how to train for an ultramarathon note. Although open to the public, the jfk 50 mile is in spirit a military race.
The race starts in the town of boonsboro and heads toward south mountain inn where it follows appalachian trail to chesapeake and ohio canal. Join this race community to set a goal and find others. After the kennedy assassination, many of these events were never held again the current course records are held by jim walmsley 5. The jfk begins for me exactly eight months ago, on 18 march 2006 at the montgomery county road runners club super sligo 4 miler, where after the race veteran ultrarunner cathy blessing twists my arm and persuades me that another 50 mile run is in my future. The jfk 50 course is part road paved, part trail unpaved. I was wondering if any of you jfk veterans could fill me in on a few things. With 3 of my good friends by my side, we ran 50 miles in honor of a good friend who had passed away a month prior with three more finishes after that, i can frame a lot of my recent life around the years when i. Worried about 50 minute connection time at jfk air. It was 8 years ago when i first toed the line to the jfk 50 mile in boonsboro, md. Registration for the 58th annual jfk 50 mile presented by altra will open march 1, 2020. Jfk 50 mile is an ultramarathon that takes place annually in washington county, maryland, usa. This will be my first running of the jfk 50, being a retired military member this race comes to me as a calling to celebrate the military, our country and my ultra running.