Speed is not the solution to navigation problems - laz #BM100

One of the runners still on loop 1 has a 100 mile PR of just over 15 hours. We are 27 hours into the #BM100.

the three runners on loop 2 missed the cutoff, 4 runners remain #bm100

26 hours into the #BM100 4 runners are on loop 3, 3 runners are on loop 2, and 5 runners are in loop 1. Runners currently on loop 2 must begin loop 3 by 26:40 in order to continue. #BM100

We are 13:20 into the 2026 Barkley Marathon. 12 runners are on loop 2; the rest are out of the race. #BM100

Least #bm100 loop 1 finishers within cutoff ever:

1. 2025 - 10
2. 2026 - 12
3. 2021 - 17 (of 35)
4. 2005 - 18 (of 33)
5. 1996 - 18 (of 24)

The average since the 5 loop format was introduced in 1995 is more than 25

The 2026 Barkley Marathons began with one of the strongest fields ever. The starting field came from 15 Counties as well as 15 States, and included ten women. The course seemed not to care. Over 70% of the field is done. #BM100

5 français présents.
On sait déjà que Sébastien Raichon et Aurélien Sanchez.
Trouve-t-on aussi un des frères Calmettes, voire les deux ? Et Mathieu Blanchard ? #bm100

Water Ballon Guy has begun loop 2, followed quickly by another French guy. Seven runners are on loop 2. #BM100

Chiseled Jaw Guy, Knee Guy, Old Guy, Midnight guy, and The Path Finder are the first five in. #BM100

Cut to me, googling images of the potential runners, trying to determine whose jaw is most chiseled. #BM100 is for serious sports fans only.

#bm100 cutoffs

Conch: Feb 14 5:00 am ET
Start: Feb 14 6:00 am ET
Loop 1 cutoff: Feb 14 7:20 pm / 19:20 ET
Loop 2 cutoff: Feb 15 8:40 am ET
Loop 3 cutoff: Feb 15 6:00 pm / 18:00 ET
Fun Run cutoff: Feb 15 10:00 pm / 22:00 ET
Loop 4 cutoff: Feb 16 6:00 am ET
Loop 5 cutoff: Feb 16 6:00 pm / 18:00 ET

Too dark and too much movement to count the total number of runners for certain but it can't be less than 38 #bm100

The first five through the tower all have French accents.