Live Oak Ultra

Rougarou Running is introducing the highly-anticipated return of Live Oak 50K in a supported run through Biloxi and Ocean Springs, MS. The route will include a run past the iconic Biloxi Lighthouse, along the beach boardwalk and over the bridge to Downtown Ocean Springs, Front and East Beaches, and the sublimely peaceful Gulf Islands National Seashore State Park. The route returns to the start in downtown Biloxi for the finishers' party at Altered Reality Brewing.
This isn't like a typical road marathon with water stations each mile, but very well-stocked stations will be available along the route, and beverages and a meal at the finish.

Course and Aid

Half-Marathon Course File Link https://www.strava.com/routes/3430688412462428936
50K Course File Link https://www.strava.com/routes/3448768046708646986

Please download the GPX file to a phone map app like Gaia, and also to your watch if it has that capability. Pocket-sized turn cards will also be provided at check in and posted online. This is an urban route and designed to limit turns or confusion but navigation and awareness is necessary. There will be neon tape marking along the route indicating turns but don't expect to see signs. Ocean Springs is a very pleasant and runner/cyclist friendly town and this is a safe route with relatively low traffic. Look for section and turn descriptions to be posted in the next few weeks.

You are welcome to have personal crew assist you with aid along the route or you can utilize gas stations, cafes, or the famous Tato Nut Donuts on Government St. There will be approx. 6 aid locations with water, Hammer Nutrition (Heed and Gels), and typical fruit and snacks. We may also provide some extra food options if you want something with more substance. There are also random public facilities along the route.

You will have 10 hours to complete the course. Some wiggle can be given on the finish line time since we'll be around until evening socializing, but we'd like to not have volunteers waiting around excessively at the later stations. Do your best and make consistent progress. We will do all we can to make sure you get your finish.