Mississippi 50 2017

Photographs taken during the 2017 Mississippi 50 Trail Run in the Longleaf National Forest

Runners warming up around a fire. It was cool, 34 - 38 F before the start.
Runners warming up around a fire. It was cool, 34 - 38 F before the start.
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Pre-race still a few stars visible.
Pre-race still a few stars visible.
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Off we go!
Off we go!
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First water crossing. This is desert-dry for this course.
First water crossing. This is desert-dry for this course.
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Early morning sun on the pine trunks.
Early morning sun on the pine trunks.
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Bubba's Truck Stop aka Aid Station #1
Bubba's Truck Stop aka Aid Station #1
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Pretty minor water crossings
Pretty minor water crossings
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Muhole detour
Muhole detour
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Running into the sun
Running into the sun
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Rolling Terrain
Rolling Terrain
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Runners in the pines
Runners in the pines
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Return to the Start - Finish.
Return to the Start - Finish.
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Starting a second big loop all alone.
Starting a second big loop all alone.
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Tal, tall pines
Tal, tall pines
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Returning to Bubba's
Returning to Bubba's
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Aid Sation #1, Bubba's
Aid Sation #1, Bubba's
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The out and back jeep road. No shelter from the sun.
The out and back jeep road. No shelter from the sun.
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One of the controlled burns.
One of the controlled burns.
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Runners in the Burn
Runners in the Burn
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Groupies at the Start - Finish.
Groupies at the Start - Finish.
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