Register at: https://ultrasignup.com/register.aspx?did=119605
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Date: April 5th, 2025
Time: 4:15pm
Register at: October 15th
Categories: 13.1 and 6.5 Miles Individual, Time limit 3:00 for the Half and 2:15 for the 6.5 Miles
Terrain: Packed Sand, Beach out and back
Place: Grand Isle, La
Water stations: 1 for the half marathon, and NONE for the 6.5 Miles, water, Gatorade, bananas, NO PAPER CUPS OR PLASTIC CUPS.
Entry fees are non-refundable. A nominal processing fee is added to all online registrations.
WE WILL NOT HAVE PAPER OR PLASTIC CUPS AT THE STATIONS, START AND FINISH.
YOU MUST BRING YOU OWN WATER BOTTLE, AND WE WILL HAVE PLENTY OF WATER AND FLUIDS AT THE START AND FINISH TO FILL UP YOUR CONTAINERS. THANK FOR YOUR UNDERSTANDING.
We will have food and refreshments provided by the
Shelter.
Weather for race day: Check the weather before you come.
Bring a set of dry clothes to keep you warm.
Feel Free to Call if you have any questions at: 504 390 8807 Cellular If you choose to pay via PAYPAL send us an email to info@q50races.com to send you the instructions for payment..
OTHER FEES: Bridge crossing to Grand Isle, La $3.00 entry fee to the Grand Isle State Park $3.00
Entry fees are non-refundable. A nominal processing fee is added to all online registrations.
We will have food and refreshments
Welcome to Q50 Races Sunset Gulf on Saturday, April 5, 2025! We encourage you to continue to follow common sense hygiene and to take personal responsibility for your own health & safety concerns. As always, IF YOU DON’T FEEL WELL, DON’T COME. Also, please check the weather to dress accordingly.
RACE INSTRUCTIONS:
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Race Site: Grand Isle State Park 108 Admiral Craik Dr, Grand Isle, LA 70358 (Follow Q50 Signs after entering the park.) $3/person Park Entry Fee.
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Deadline for mileage switching: Wednesday, April 2nd at Midnight. There will be NO mileage switching on Race Day.
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Race Times for 6.5 & 13.1 Milers:
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2:30pm – 4:00pm – Registration
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4:00pm – Course Instructions
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4:15pm – Race Starts
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1 water/gatorade station w/bananas for the 13.1 Milers at the 6.5 Mile U-Turn. No water station for the 6.5 Milers. Please bring your own hydration container, as we try to practice a minimal paper use policy.
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Please bring a headlamp if you cannot finish the course in 3 hours.
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A Finisher Meal will be provided for race participants.
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If you get lost, cut the course, or do the wrong course: NO place award.
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Your Race Registration is Non-Transferrable.
We are doing our best to provide a safe and fun environment for you to MOVE in a positive and challenging way. Please, let’s continue to extend mutual respect to one another.
Please feel free to contact us with any questions, and as always, we thank you for your support. Happy Trails!
Cesar Torres, Director
Q50 Races
504-390-8807
We will have swag, but we will not guarantee one if you
Requirements: Headlight or
COURSE RULES:
NO DOGS, NO PACERS, NO BABY STROLLERS, NO BICYCLES, and NO EARPHONES, etc. ALLOWED on the COURSE! This event is “Bring YourOwn Bottle”. In our efforts to keep our races and the park green, we will not have cups at the water stations. This reduces the amount of trash and our impact on the park. Water will be provided for filling up your bottles, camelbacks, and other containers at the water stations on the course. Drink lots of water to stay hydrated. Come prepared for the HOT weather. Bring sunscreen and make sure to stay hydrated. Don’t forget a whistle, camelback, water bottle or belt! INSECT REPELLANT IS A MUST!
You will run in areas where nature will offer all its
Runners not respecting this rule will be disqualified.
It is completely forbidden to extract and/or collect any kind of
Each runner will have to cover their medical expenses in case of emergency. Like any competitions of this kind, a medical and travel
For safety reasons, companions, friends or family will only be able to assist runners at the start/finish line. No pacers are allowed.
For safety reasons, no vehicles will be permitted to accompany any runner at any time during the race.
Cut off times are not negotiable.
The numbers given to the runner prior to the race, must be at a visible place on the front of the runner at all times during the course.
For logistic and safety reasons, companions, family and friends will only be permitted in assigned areas noted by Q50.
Q50 staff will be coming and going all around the course during the event. They will be properly identified. In case of emergency, runners should inform one of these Q50 people.
Q50 reserve the right to take out of the race any runner that is considered not to be physically capable of finishing the race (medical opinion will be requested for this to happen).
A Q50 representative should be informed immediately by any runner dropping out.
LODGING:
Blue Dolphing Inn 985-787-3697
Bridge Side Cabins 985-787-2418
Cayun Holiday 985-787-2002…
Cajun Tide Resort 985-787-4726
Grand Isle Suites 985-787-3515
Island Paradise Suite 985-787-7800
Sand Dollar Motel 985-787-2893
Sun and Sand Cabins 985-2456
Tropical Motel 985-787-3321
Wateredge Apts 985-787-2329
9 Palms 985-309-0405