Bonnaroo and Running

Went last summer. Although I did see a group of runners the first morning, I'd say it's pretty much impossible. There aren't any areas to run. The camping areas are muddy and congested. Also, the schedule really doesn't lend itself to any kind of training. I was so exhausted by noon I would pass out wherever I could find shade. Plus showering is a pain so I tried to avoid physical activity as much as possible

carrythezero wrote:

Went last summer. Although I did see a group of runners the first morning, I'd say it's pretty much impossible. There aren't any areas to run. The camping areas are muddy and congested. Also, the schedule really doesn't lend itself to any kind of training. I was so exhausted by noon I would pass out wherever I could find shade. Plus showering is a pain so I tried to avoid physical activity as much as possible

I agree with this. You're better off dancing.

Hmmm... Good to know.

I am planning to do the VIP section, so the showering shouldn't be an issue even if we don't have the RV.

Can you not leave the festival at all? Like, aren't there roads taking you there? Could I not get up at 6am and run out of the park? It looks like you can as long as it is possible to leave with your wristband and be let back into the park...

No chance you're falling asleep before 3 or 4 on account of the real loud music not stopping and people everywhere, especially in vip which is literally right there. Mayve this could be different if you had good ear plugs.

I don't think you have to tent, I think you can come and go from the festival grounds and stay in a holiday inn a few miles away. If you really want to run and sleep at all thats probably the best way. Not that you absolutely couldn't run around the festival grounds, but it will be hot as balls and you'll be quite the scene

Last time I was in 2007 and I managed to run 9-10 miles 3 of the mornings I was there. It sucked and felt terrible, but I and a buddy did it. The key is to run early since it is always so damn hot at time of year. If you aren't started by 7:30-8 you might as well not bother. You can't really run inside the camping area but leaving the camping area is a simple as running out one of the gates since you will have your wristband on. The roads outside Bonnaroo aren't bad since they are pretty flat and have little traffic. Good luck.

There are plenty of places to run no problem. Plus you can easily run about 2 miles and be out of the farmland and be running on the roads of manchester. they are nothing to write home about, but they are your standard roads you can do any sort of run you like on. then you just show your wrist band and get back in. no big deal.

if i go this year, i will definitely be running.

I appreciate all of the advice. I was hoping to be able to head out and run outside of the festival grounds. I don't plan to run among the concert goers... I do plan to get up early to avoid the heat. I know it won't be pleasant, but it will be worth it.

About the noise... I realize it is loud, but I can typically sleep through anything.

Thanks so much. Maybe I will see some of you out there...

I know LetsRun is usually more of a troll community where people try to maintain as much anonymity as possible, but if anyone wants to run at Bonnaroo, maybe we could get a group together.

Anyone plan to run around an hour at, say, 6:30 to 7:00 mpm pace? Maybe a little slower since we will all be boozing the other 23 hours of each day...

Getting a group of guys to run wouldn't be bad. No one has to hang out after or anything. Strictly running. No emotions. No attachments. No baggage. Nothing.

Another Runner wrote:

Strictly running. No emotions. No attachments. No baggage. Nothing.

Hahahahaha.

I would do it. Anyone else?

Run really early the first day (like before yo get there) then run again the last day when you get home. In the middle, just take 2 days off, it won't kill you.

Groundskeeper Willie wrote:

Run really early the first day (like before yo get there) then run again the last day when you get home. In the middle, just take 2 days off, it won't kill you.

Some people actually want to run at the event. He is asking if that is possible.

It isn't that we feel we HAVE to run, it is that we WANT to run.

I'll dig up this thread in a couple months if I decide to go this year.i live about an hour and half a way so i have just hopped the fence in years past for a couple of bands...i've been wanting to camp out one year though. i'll have to see what other bands they get, but this could be the year.

Another Runner wrote:

I know LetsRun is usually more of a troll community where people try to maintain as much anonymity as possible, but if anyone wants to run at Bonnaroo, maybe we could get a group together.

Anyone plan to run around an hour at, say, 6:30 to 7:00 mpm pace? Maybe a little slower since we will all be boozing the other 23 hours of each day...

Getting a group of guys to run wouldn't be bad. No one has to hang out after or anything. Strictly running. No emotions. No attachments. No baggage. Nothing.

I've been to many music fests, and have never been able to get in a single run. Biggest factor is the fact that I am spending the entire day (and most all the night) on my feet. Even if I abstained from drinking/partying, I don't think I could manage running after all that.

RockStar wrote:

I've been to many music fests, and have never been able to get in a single run. Biggest factor is the fact that I am spending the entire day (and most all the night) on my feet. Even if I abstained from drinking/partying, I don't think I could manage running after all that.

That is because you are weak.

Let me guess, you are from Europe.

welllllll wrote:

There are plenty of places to run no problem. Plus you can easily run about 2 miles and be out of the farmland and be running on the roads of manchester. they are nothing to write home about, but they are your standard roads you can do any sort of run you like on. then you just show your wrist band and get back in. no big deal.

if i go this year, i will definitely be running.

Here's a loop for you party boys.

I used to run it regularly 30 years ago. My recollection is that it's rolling. You should be able to park at Old Stone Fort State Park.

I live about 40 minutes from Manchester. The last time I went was in 2008. I didn't party at all and I was only able to handle something like a 5 mile run once, it was horrible. I was only in pretty bad shape at the time though. Other factors included I stayed in a shitty tent, was eating light, and it was hot as hell. It is possible to run though for the highly motivated, just remember where your camp is and have a wristband. One entrance/exit led to some rolling hills, the other entrance/exit was really flat country roads.

Alto,

Thanks for the loop. I will be there too and would like to run if anyone is up for it.

Can you run that loop from the festival grounds? I don't want to be driving around once I park the car. In fact, I am not even driving myself to the concert, so it isn't an option (although if it is doable my buddy would let me take the car).

Slow Breather wrote:

Alto,

Thanks for the loop. I will be there too and would like to run if anyone is up for it.

Can you run that loop from the festival grounds? I don't want to be driving around once I park the car. In fact, I am not even driving myself to the concert, so it isn't an option (although if it is doable my buddy would let me take the car).

Looks like Bonnaroo is on the other side of town, so you'd need to drive over.

They actually had a 5k race there a few years back. Don't know if it still happens but you never know.

Wait, as I type this I realized that was at Phish's "IT" festival. Nevermind.