NOTE: the route will be changing for the Big Lick. there will be less single track and you will have 24 hours to finish. Contact the race director for more info on the 2024 event. Route release is June 1.
Are you the type of person who says 125 miles is not enough? If your ride is less than 12 hours do you feel slighted? Then we have a ride for you!
THE BIG LICK 200
What the Heck is the Big Lick
The Big Lick is a really big ride through the same forests and hills as the unPAved. It is named after Lick Run and Lick Hollow, two gorgeous areas the route passes through.
Here are the basics:
- 199.5 Miles, 18311 ft of climbing
- Goes by 4 aid stations at 61, 85, 120, and 177
- The twilight diner is open for breakfast that day at 7 am at mile 46
- Stores /restaurants also at miles 144 ( slight detour), and 163 ( slight detour) if needed.
- The start time 2:30 on Saturday. This is a mass start.
- End Cut Off at Miller Center 10 PM
- Total Time 24 Hours
- 2024 limit 50, selected by application only
- Spot Track timing and live leaderboard
- Drop Bags allowed to aid 1 ( places at campsite 1), 2, and 3. Must be dropped off Saturday by noon.
APPLICATION DETAILS
- The deadline to submit an application is July 30th
- Selection will take place August 4th at 5 PM
- Submit a resume of past ultra-endurance events and rides
- Submit a narrative of why you want to do this ride
- We will select 30 Men and 20 Women/non Binary
- Selections at the discretion of the Event team
- Those selected will receive an access code to enter the event. If you are already registered for the unPAved, you will be moved into the new category.
