I ran the Burning Man Ultramarathon at Black Rock City here’s what it was like.
It’s guided by10 principles, such as radical inclusion, gifting, and, radical self-reliance.
This year, I helpedBRC Snow Clubbuild a ski and snowboard slope, and volunteered as aRanger.
Here are 21 things to know if you’re thinking about running it yourself.
1.It’s so much better to run with a friend than to run solo.
2.The course is four long laps around Burning Man.
3.The race starts at 5 a.m. on the Tuesday of Burning Man.
4.Having friends at the starting line is a bonus.
5.Anything can happen with the weather, at any time.
6.The cheering stations are fun and powerful.
7.The cheering is also spicy.
8.Art and stages are seen from a different perspective during the day.
9.Shoes get worn out in the desert.
10.Shoeless racing is also possible.
11.Be prepared to run through lots of lighting bolts.
12.The race is on Tutu Tuesday, which means a lot of tutus.
13.The art along the trash fence can be fun.
14.The art can also be inspiring.
15.It’s also possible to see miniature art
16.The art can be empowering.
17.Running past earth while on earth can be wild.
18.The Ultramarathons have helped me see myself from a different perspective.
19.The medals are cool.
20.After the race, it’s back to the rest of the burn, and some soreness.
21.Finally, the Burning Man Ultramarathon can connect people both in and outside of Burning Man.
