50 Mile Course
Below: looking east from the course (Mile 12ish/35ish)
The course is an out and back from Christiansted to Frederiksted and back, ending at The Buccaneer. With heart pounding climbs and quad screaming descents, it is sure to be as challenging as it is beautiful.
Start at the fort in Christiansted and after a fairly mellow 5 mile warm up over to salt river, turn left onto the scenic drive. (The first hour and a half will be dark, so plan accordingly. Each runner will be responsible for providing his/her own light source with extra batteries and a backup.) Run up, up, up, following the scenic drive along the rolling ridge where the road goes dirt (even the paved part is a bit rough at points). Enjoy the views as you head west, crossing the top of "The Beast." The road is a mix of asphalt and concrete sections for a while before returning to dirt. The descent to Hams Bluff is paved again with a mix of concrete and asphalt. You will then turn south (left) and head into Frederiksted, turn around, and head back the same way you came. Once back in Christainsted continue to the entrance of The Buccaneer and head on in. You're almost there! One more hill up the main drive of the resort and down to the finish at the beach.
Start at the fort in Christiansted and after a fairly mellow 5 mile warm up over to salt river, turn left onto the scenic drive. (The first hour and a half will be dark, so plan accordingly. Each runner will be responsible for providing his/her own light source with extra batteries and a backup.) Run up, up, up, following the scenic drive along the rolling ridge where the road goes dirt (even the paved part is a bit rough at points). Enjoy the views as you head west, crossing the top of "The Beast." The road is a mix of asphalt and concrete sections for a while before returning to dirt. The descent to Hams Bluff is paved again with a mix of concrete and asphalt. You will then turn south (left) and head into Frederiksted, turn around, and head back the same way you came. Once back in Christainsted continue to the entrance of The Buccaneer and head on in. You're almost there! One more hill up the main drive of the resort and down to the finish at the beach.