The Painted Horse Urban Ultra has returned! This time there are more and new horses, a new route, and it is a loop rather than point-to-point!

This is a low-key, self-supported urban adventure run. It is not a race. If you are aiming to set a course record or beat your previous 50k time, this is not the event for you. However, if you like signing up for dumb events, running around strange places with a list of turn-by-turn directions, and taking pictures of painted horses, this is your jam!

This ultra is navigation heavy. It is not a race; it is an adventure, sightseeing trip, and scavenger hunt. There is no time limit, take all the time you need. There may be some water drops and special treats along the way, but don’t plan on this event being supported.  

There are about 40ish painted horses that you'll see over the 50k(ish) miles. Most are gorgeous works of art, some are lovely tributes painted by students and teachers, and one is a hilarious salute to capitalism.

The route and horses are best enjoyed with others so you can get photos of your journey, keep each other sane, run safely, and help navigate/find turns/spot horses. 

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