An update, and not necessarily great.
Unfortunately only two signed for 24H solo and one team. The rest of the entries are either in the 12H or 6H categories. The race promoter has contacted me and gave me two options: move to another category or get credit for another event.
I am going with option 3: I dont need a timing chip to complete a 24H ride. The trail allows for night riding, so now it a matter of me against my mind. For entry purposes I switched to 12H, but what I win there (or not) is secondary.