Savage Seven 2013-2014, 7 marathons in 7 days
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UPDATES as of 10/23/2013:

1) The course has been certified. The certification number is FL13064EBM.

2) We have a fantastic deal with our host hotel, the Days Inn Silver Springs/Ocala East:

          5751 E Silver Springs Blvd.
          Silver Springs, FL, 34488
          Telephone: 352-236-2575

The weekly rate is $225.75 total (includes taxes). That's $32.25/night--an amazing rate. You MUST mention Savage Seven to get this rate. There are also rooms available with kitchens.
This hotel has recently been updated and is a 10-minute drive from the race site. It has a built-in, 24-hour Denny's with a 10% discount to guests.

Event details for SAVAGE SEVEN 2013-14

Well, this is Chuck Savage, and I'm happy to announce that we'll be back in Ocala this year, or "the Center of the Universe," as I grew up thinking. I'm pleased to bring this event back to its starting point.

I'm also happy to report that we'll be running on a trail this year. See the description below.

DATES: The fourth annual Savage Seven marathon event will be held on December 26, 2013 through January 1, 2014, in Ocala, FL.

LOCATION: Ocala, FL (home of the inaugural event).

START TIME: The start time will be 6:00 am each day, with an 8-hour time limit.

COURSE: The certified course will be in the Marjorie Harris Carr Cross Florida Greenway, at 4255 SE Base Line Road, just east of Ocala. This trail is all asphalt, mostly about 16 feet wide, with no motor vehicles allowed. There will be 5 laps of just over 5 miles each, and certified to make the full marathon distance. There will be two aid stations: one at the start/finish and another at the turnaround. The main aid station will have water, Gatorade, and an assortment of foods.

FINISHERS MEDALS: Each runner will receive a finisher's medal for each day completed. There will be a special award for those runners who finish all seven days.

LAP COUNTING: Laps will be counted by volunteers. It will be the runner's responsibiity to call out name and number each time he comes by the lap counter, and he should listen to hear his name and number repeated back to him.

REGISTRATION: Registration is now open. Click on REGISTRATION above to download application. (A list of entrants also appears on this page.) If you have questions, please send a request to  chucksavage@embarqmail.com.

ACCOMODATIONS: I'm working on arrangements with a motel on Base Line Road, only about 5 miles from the race site. This motel is also near coffee shops and a 24-hour McDonald's. FINE PRINT: Keep in mind that the Savage Seven is exactly what the name says: exactly one marathon per day for seven consecutive days. For those who just can't get enough, you're welcome to arrange as many additional events as you like.

Each marathon is "official," meaning we meet some basic criteria:

  • There is an official race director.
  • The event is advertised at least one month in advance (so that everyone has an equal opportunity to participate)
  • There will be the minimum number of finishers (10)
  • The course will be certified.
  • Each finisher will get a finisher's medal.
  • The results will be published.
FEE SCHEDULE:

Dates: Full week (7 days): Per single day:
Before September 15, 2013: $350 $60
Before November 1, 2013: $390 $70
After November 1, 2013: $430 $80

Also, after November 1, there will be no refunds issued.

Lastly, I welcome your suggestions/comments. Please email me at: chucksavage@embarqmail.com