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Perpetual Motion

Saturday, December 7th - Sunday, December 8th Directions

FAQs & Answers

COURSE:
Is Perpetual Motion USATF Sanctioned? Yes, USATF sanction 22-26-141526

Is the course USATF certified? Yes, certification TX15110ETM (expires 2025)
What is the course like?
The loop is an elongated oval. The two long sides are flat and straight; the two rounded ends have some slope to them. There are no sharp turns.

Where can I see a video of the course? 
There are a few on YouTube. Watch this one OR this one 
Will I need lights? We always recommend lights. This year's race won't have a lot of moonlight, but if the night is clear, the moon and the streetlights may illuminate the course enough for some runners.
What are the course records? These are the best performances of the eight events held on this course (UltraCentric '15, PseudoCentric '16, Perpetual Motion '17 - '19, & Perpetual Motion '21 - '23)
  - 24 Hour: 
(M) Greg Armstrong '17 151.05 miles         (F) Rebecca Cunningham '17 103.41 miles
  - 12 Hour: 
(M) Robert McElroy '17 71.69 miles            (F) Jessica Forsyth '15 65.28 miles
  - 6 Hour:   
(M) Dane Rauschenberg '19 41.16 miles     (F) Katie Graff '15 41.12 miles


ACCOMMODATIONS:
Is there an official Race Hotel? Not this year. However, Grapevine has a lot of great hotels to meet every budget:  https://www.grapevinetexasusa.com/  
Is there a bag check or other place where I can put my things? We don't provide a spot for you to drop your stuff (unless you buy the Table & Chair rental add-on for $30) but you are welcome to make your own home base - people bring tables, chairs, tents, canopies, etc. Some just use their cars, which can be parked along the outside of the course.
What about the Cantina, the Courtesy Tent or one of the other race tents? We ask that you not leave your things in the Cantina, Registration or Medical tents. These tents can get pretty crowded, drinks and soups get spilled, people trip on other people's things, etc. Not good. If there is an unsold spot in the Courtesy tent, we may offer that space for general use, especially in the event of inclement weather. However, we are not responsible for any items stored there.
Where and when can I set up my tent or canopy? Personal tents and shelters can be set up anywhere on the inside or outside of the loop, starting at 4PM on Friday. They should be removed by 3PM on Sunday.
WEATHER:
What's the weather like?
 The average High temperature for this weekend is 62*, and the average Low temperature is 41*, but the weather in December in Texas can be unpredictable: hot, cold, sunny, overcast, still, windy, and sometimes all of those within 24 hours. Because of the proximity of the lake, the course usually has a breeze and will feel cooler than the forecast indicates, especially at night. We recommend that you pack for all possibilities, and look for weather updates in the final pre-race email.
Under what circumstances might the race be cancelled? The race could be cancelled due to a severe weather event that causes dangerous conditions, or at the request of local authorities
REFUNDS AND TRANSFERS:
Can I get a refund if I won't be racing for some reason?
No, we don't offer full or partial refunds.

Can I transfer my registration to someone else? Can I defer it to next year? Yes and Yes. For more information on transfers, deferrals, etc, please see WRATH Racing's standard policies.
MISCELLANEOUS:
Is there an early start? Unfortunately, we can't accommodate an early start.
Are there any discounts?
Yes, there is a Marathon Maniac discount on the MM Calendar page. 
What are the 
GPS coordinates?  32.959208,-97.056219

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