Starting and finishing at the Trapp Family Lodge Outdoor Center, runners will complete a 25k loop entirely within Trapp Family Lodge property. 50k racers will complete this same loop twice. Runners will travel through beautiful hardwood forests, and past scenic pastures complete with long horned highland cattle. Located in the foothills below Mount Mansfield, Trapp Family Lodge is a destination resort for hikers, skiers, bikers and all types of outdoor enthusiasts. The majority of the course is on the incredibly well cared for and seasonally maintained Trapp multi-use trail system, with a few sections on double track logging roads, a little gravel, and a just a touch of pavement thrown in. This race should be treated as a trail run. While most of the trails are in great shape, loose footing, mud, rocky terrain, and similar trail hazards should be expected.
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COURSE MAP
Course in orange with directional arrows.
Aid stations and start/finish area represented by stars. (Start/Finish is also an aid station for 50k racers.)
Course in orange with directional arrows.
Aid stations and start/finish area represented by stars. (Start/Finish is also an aid station for 50k racers.)
While this map represents our intended course, we do reserve the right to modify as conditions require.
ELEVATION PROFILE
This elevation profile represents an approximate elevation profile. The course contains approximately 2500ft of elevation gain and 2500ft of loss per 25k loop. For a grand total of close to 5000ft of gain and 5000ft of loss for the 50k!
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If you plan to preview the course, please take note:
The cattle may be in fenced-in areas that are on part of the course. They are moved around the property on a rotating schedule. Do not enter these areas with the cows. There are bulls, and can be dangerous! Please take a trail map with you so you can find an alternative option around these areas. The cows will be located in a safe place on race day. You are welcome to preview the course, but stop in to purchase a trail use day-pass at the Trapp Family Lodge Outdoor Center. Trail passes allow Trapp Lodge to maintain their incredible trails! |
Specific course marking information will be discussed at the pre-race meetings.
AID STATIONS
The course will include three aid stations. Aid stations are at miles 4.6, 9.4, and one at the 25k/15.5m start/finish area. 25k racers will only have access to two aid stations while on course. Racers are encouraged to use their own judgement about fueling, but carrying hydration, gels, etc. is highly encouraged. Each aid station will be well stocked with standard ultra event fuel and hydration. Catamount Ultra is a cup-free race! In an attempt to reduce race waste, we are eliminating all disposable single use cups. If you have additional food specific needs, please make sure you come prepared! While we do not have a designated drop service, we will have a designated area at the start/finish for 50k runner drop bags. You can place your bags there pre-race and pick them up whenever you like! There will also be a supply of Band Aids, Vaseline, and duct tape, plus a few other basic first aid supplies but there will not necessarily be first aid care givers at all aid stations. We will have volunteer first aid caregivers at the start/finish.
Racer crews and spectators are welcome anywhere on the course, but driving access is only available at the start/finish aid station at the Trapp Family Lodge Outdoor Center. We certainly would encourage spectators to hike out into the beautiful forest to cheer on our competitors but please make sure your friends/family take a map and appropriate supplies, there's a lot of forest out there! Runner aid is not permitted by crews except at aid station.
The course will include three aid stations. Aid stations are at miles 4.6, 9.4, and one at the 25k/15.5m start/finish area. 25k racers will only have access to two aid stations while on course. Racers are encouraged to use their own judgement about fueling, but carrying hydration, gels, etc. is highly encouraged. Each aid station will be well stocked with standard ultra event fuel and hydration. Catamount Ultra is a cup-free race! In an attempt to reduce race waste, we are eliminating all disposable single use cups. If you have additional food specific needs, please make sure you come prepared! While we do not have a designated drop service, we will have a designated area at the start/finish for 50k runner drop bags. You can place your bags there pre-race and pick them up whenever you like! There will also be a supply of Band Aids, Vaseline, and duct tape, plus a few other basic first aid supplies but there will not necessarily be first aid care givers at all aid stations. We will have volunteer first aid caregivers at the start/finish.
Racer crews and spectators are welcome anywhere on the course, but driving access is only available at the start/finish aid station at the Trapp Family Lodge Outdoor Center. We certainly would encourage spectators to hike out into the beautiful forest to cheer on our competitors but please make sure your friends/family take a map and appropriate supplies, there's a lot of forest out there! Runner aid is not permitted by crews except at aid station.
The 2023 race will have a 9 hour overall time limit.
A FEW IMPORTANT DETAILS
If you must drop, please notify a race official at the start/finish area ASAP so we don't go looking for you!
This race complies with the Ironwood Adventure Works Terms and Conditions and Rules For Competition.
If you must drop, please notify a race official at the start/finish area ASAP so we don't go looking for you!
This race complies with the Ironwood Adventure Works Terms and Conditions and Rules For Competition.
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