OUS Slam

For the really crazy runners amongst, and yes there are a few, here is challenge put on by the folks running the Ontario Ultra Series.

The Ontario Ultra Series (O.U.S.) SLAM challenges seasoned ultra runners to complete four of the five longest races of the Series within the calendar year. Few are expected to rise to the challenge and even fewer are expected to realize the goal. By its very nature, the SLAM will push both physical and mental boundaries, recognizing and rewarding those that complete it.

Rules:

1 - You must declare your intent to participate in the O.U.S. SLAM before the start of the Niagara Ultra (Saturday June 23 2012)

2 - The form and a fee of $50 can be handed to the Race Director at either the Sulphur Springs or Niagara Ultra races or mailed/addressed to Dirty Runner, P.O. Box 23043, 125 Carlton St. St. Catharines, ON L2R 1R5.

3 - The fee is non-refundable

4 - Successful SLAMMERS will be recognized and rewarded at the annual O.U.S. banquet and on the website.

5 - You must complete, as per the rules of the respective races four of the following five races:

Sulphur Springs 100 miles Niagara Ultra 100 km dirty girls 24 hours (120 km) OR dirty girls 48 hours (100 miles) Haliburton 100 miles Ottawa 24 hours (140 km) More at OUS SLAM Good luck to anyone who my try this one.