The Gravel Smasher awards ceremony will be at 2:00pm. Gravel Smasher awards will be given for:

• Finisher awards to anyone who makes the 2:00pm cut-off and crosses the finish line
• Top 3 Men
• Top 3 Women

On Course Support

Aid Stations are available every 8-10 miles on the course. The aid stations will have water, Gatorade, and grab-and-go food available. You will also have a chance to sample "endurance" runner food (aka - "wow! I can't believe this food spread" food).

Three aid stations are designated for the Gravel Smasher and will be open for the last Smasher. These stations will have “Bike Aid” signs so you know when to stop.

• Savannah Corner
• Hard Up Ahead
• Meego’s Cantina

The other aid stations will be open for the last runner but some will close before all Smashers are complete.

Most aid stations will be located on the left side of the road for runners. Please use caution as you approach the aid stations. There will be runners, volunteers, and vehicles on the course. Please dismount and walk your bike across the road to the aid station.

The course intersections are marked (yes, we heard your feedback from 2019). Maps and GPX files are available to assist with navigation on the course page.

If you must, the aid-stations are your "I gave it my all" spots. You may have to walk your bike a few miles to the nearest aid station. There will be at least one support vehicle on the course, primarily for bail-out rides to the start line.

Gravel Smashers are welcome to bring family and friends for support. However, this support can only be provided at the “crew” locations described in the course description. You will be disqualified if any of your crew, friends, or family decide to drive on the course.

Start & Finish Area

The start and finish line for the Pumpkin Holler Hunnerd and Gravel Smasher is on the Eagle Bluff Resort. Driving directions to the start/finish area at Eagle Bluff Resort can be found on Google maps by clicking here.

The roads in and out of Eagle Bluff will be in use by the 100 Mile runners so we ask our gravel friends to be cautious driving and riding in and around the resort. We want vehicles to stay off the main path in the lower campground for the runners.

Camp sites at Eagle Bluff must be reserved and paid directly with Eagle Bluff by calling (918) 456-3031.

Packet pickup for the Gravel Smasher is near the Eagle Bluff store and the shower facility in the upper parking lot starting at 6:30am. Parking for the Gravel Smashers is available just north of the start area. Follow signs and volunteer directions.

The 60 and 70 mile Gravel Smashers do not return to the Start line, instead they will head north on N 569 Rd at the Y. Watch for signs and follow volunteer directions.

Gravel Smashers will finish at the Start/Finish Line arch by the river. Follow the orange line on the map. Please use caution as you approach Highway 10 imediately after the bridge. Highway 10 is open to traffic.

Rolling Start

The Gravel Smasher has a rolling start from the upper parking lot to a safe location on the gravel roads. A volunteer will escort smashers onto Highway 10, across the bridge, and to a safe point on E 690 Rd. Do not pass the escort vehicle until the driver has given the secret signal (most likely, waving an orange flag and a cowbell).

Gravel Smashing Rules

We want your experience at the Pumpkin Holler Gravel Smasher 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. This entire course is on county roads along the banks of the scenic Illinois River and the perimeter of the Nickel Preserve. We do not want to jeopardize our ability to utilize this area. 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. We don't charge extra for bonus miles, but you don't get credit either.
• Rule #4 - Have fun!

Additional Rules

• Race bib/number must be worn on the front of your shirt or bike and must be visible at all times.
• Gravel smashers are responsible for the actions of their support crew and must convey these rules - and penaties - to their team.
• Gravel smashers receiving aid from crews outside of the designated crew access points are subject to disqualification.
• Gravel smashers accepting a ride for any reason are deemed out of the race and may not re-enter the course.
• Stashing supplies along the course is forbidden.
• Any gravel smasher 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 gravel smasher if they feel they may be a danger to himself/herself or others.
• All gravel smashers and crew will abide by the directions of race management.
• Violations of any rule will be grounds for disqualification.
• All decisions of race management are final.

Crew Rules

• All cyclist rules also apply to crew.
• Crew race support is allowed at three designated crew-access points:
• Start/Finish
• Savannah Corner
• Hard Up Ahead
• The preferred driving route to each approved-access aid station is available on the Course page.
• Crew vehicles are strictly prohibited from entering the course, unless there is a medical emergency.
• 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.
• Crew members must not interfere with other race participants.
• Cyclists are responsible for the actions of their pacers and crews. Crew member violations of rules may result in disqualification of the Cyclist(s).

Pumpking Holler Hunnered Running Information

Run Schedule

Whether you are planning a 10(ish) mile or a 100 mile race keep this race day schedule in mind:

• Saturday, Oct 19th
• 6:00am – Packet Pickup Opens
• 7:00am – 100 Mile and 100K start
• 8:00am – 50K start
• 9:00am – 25K and 10 Mile start
• Sunday, Oct 20th
• 6:00am – Cut-off at start/finish
• 8:00am – Cut-off at Savannah Corner aid station
• 11:15am – Cut-off at Hard Up Ahead aid station
• 2:00pm – Cut-off for all racers

Awards

Pumpkin Holler Hunnerd awards will be given for:

• Finisher awards to anyone who makes the 2:00pm Sunday cut-off and crosses the finish line
• Top 3 Men Overall Trophy (each distance)
• Top 3 Women Overall Trophy (each distance)

Awards ceremonies will be held ad-hoc by the race director as groups finish for each distance.

Drop Bags

100 Mile, 100K, and 50K) runners are welcome to use drop bags as follows:

• Drop bags must be labeled with your name, bib number, race distance and the aid station destination.
• Use large, legible print.
• Securely affix the label to the drop bag in an easily visible location.
• Omissions will probably prevent your bag from reaching the desired destination.
• All drop bags must be dropped at the start/finish area by their perspective signs by 6:45AM
• Available drop bag aid station locations are:
• Start/Finish
• Savannah Corner
• Hard Up Ahead
• Deposit drop bags near the Start/Finish by 6:45am. Bags should be left next to the corresponding aid station sign for delivery to the noted aid stations.
• Drop bags should be a waterproof bag or small box type container. Trash bags, heavy duty plastic bags, recycled grocery tote bags, gym bags, sport bags, small ice chests, Tupperware or Rubbermaid containers all work well. Generally paper bags or cardboard boxes are not good materials for drop bags.
• Please be considerate of size of your drop supplies. Foot lockers are for college, not an overnight stay. There will be room near your car or the start/finish aid station for larger containers.
• 50K runners should consider their drop bags disposable since they won't be returned to the start/finish line until Sunday when the aid station is shut down.

Drop Bag Retrieval - Please remember to take your drop bags home.

We totally understand that everyone is tired and wants to head home after running. However, runners nor their crew are permitted to drive on the course to pick up their drop bags. 100K and 50K runners who want to grab their drop bags at the conclusion of his/her race can follow the crew map directions and drive the paved roads to the aid stations. Otherwise, after the last 100 mile runners leave the drop bag aid stations, the drop bags will be delivered to the start/finish area.

Runner Rules

We want your experience at the Pumpkin Holler Hunnerd 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. This entire course is on county roads along the banks of the scenic Illinois River and the perimeter of the Nickel Preserve. We do not want to jeopardize our ability to utilize this area. 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. We don't charge extra for bonus miles, but you don't get credit either.
• Rule #4 - Have fun!

Additional Rules

• Race bib/number must be worn on the runner’s front and must be visible at all times.
• From dusk to dawn runners and pacers must wear (1) a headlamp and (2) reflective gear and/or a flasher on their back.
• Runners must follow the course maps provided, including the out & back section.
• Pacers are allowed for only 100 mile and 100K runners after the first loop. Pacers are allowed on first loop if runner is over 60.
• Pacers are not allowed for the 50K, 25K or 10 mile distances
• Runners are responsible for the actions of their pacers/crews and must observe/convey the Pacer Rules and Crew Rules to their team.
• The number of pacers is not limited, but the runner may be accompanied by only one pacer at a time.
• Pacers may join their runner and enter the course ONLY at one of the designated crew access points: Start/Finish, Savannah Corner, Hard Up Ahead
• 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.
• All runners will abide by the directions of race management.
• Violations of any rule will be grounds for disqualification.
• All decisions of race management are final.

Pacer & Crew Information

Pacers and crew can be the difference between an ultra runner finishing a race or tallying up a dreaded DNF. So, for the best race experience and the safety of all participants, Pumpkin Holler Hunnerd has specific, non-negotiable rules. Hey, we’re ultra runners and we hate rules, but they’re a necessary evil and can result in the disqualification of the race participant if a pacer or crew member violates, or otherwise interferes with the safety and integrity of PHH.

Pacer Rules

We want your experience at the Pumpkin Holler Hunnerd 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 pacers must follow.

• All runner rules also apply to pacers and crew.
• 50K, 25K, and 10 mile runners may not have a pacer.
• Pacers will be allowed for all 100 mile and 100K runners AFTER the first 50K loop is completed.
• Each runner may have as many pacers as they like, however only one pacer at a time can accompany the runner.
• Runners are prohibited from having more than one pacer at a time. The ONLY EXCEPTION is when the runner crosses the bridge for the last time. Anywhere between the bridge and the finish, friends/family members may run the last little bit with their runner.
• Pacers must meet their runner at one of three designated crew-access points:
• Start/Finish
• Savannah Corner
• Hard Up Ahead
• The preferred driving route to each approved-access aid station is available on the course map
• From dusk to dawn, pacers must wear reflective gear, a headlamp, and a flasher on his/her back.
• Pacers do not pay an entry fee, but are welcome to all of the aid that the runner receives.
• Pacers will not receive finisher’s medals or race bling.
• If you have a pacer that is also interested in running a 50K, we can accommodate that. We allow a late start for pacers so they can pace a full loop with a friend. Check with a race director at the start line to get your start time adjusted. You will do your out-and-back segment across the bridge before you start your lap.
• Pacers must be over 18 years of age or have the signed permission from a parent or legal guardian.
• Runners age 60 and older may have a pacer for the entire 100 mile or 100K distance.
• Pacers may not "Mule" for a runner at any time. Muling is carrying and/or supplying water, extra clothing, medical supplies. This provides an unfair advantage to those who choose not to use a pacer.
• Pacers must not interfere with other race participants.
• Each pacer must clearly identify themselves when passing through the aid stations.
• Runners are responsible for the actions of their pacers and crews. Pacer violations of rules may result in disqualification of the runner(s).

Crew Rules

• All runner rules also apply to pacers and crew.
• Crew race support is allowed at three designated crew-access points:
• Start/Finish
• Savannah Corner
• Hard Up Ahead
• The only allowed driving route to each approved-access aid station is available on the course map
• Crew vehicles are strictly prohibited from entering the course - unless there is a medical emergency.
• Obey the "No Parking" signs and instructions from volunteers. Blocking the road at aid stations will result in your runner getting disqualified and your vehicle towed.
• 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.
• Crew members must not interfere with other race participants.
• Runners are responsible for the actions of their pacers and crews. Crew member violations of rules may result in disqualification of the runner(s).
• Due to the high number of registrants this year we would ask that you limit your crews for the 50K distance. Parking isvery tight at the crew spost.

Early Start Runners

Starting in 2024 we are eliminating the early start option.

Due to the increasing burden on our volunteers we are adjusting the start times and eliminating the early start option. 100 mile and 100K runners will have 31 hours to complete this race. Please reach out to us before the race if you believe you need longer than 31 hours and we will make accommodations the best we can.