The Catamount Ultra Marathon starts and finishes at beautiful Trapp Family Lodge outside of Stowe VT. The 25k course is primarily wide, hard-packed dirt trail. Rolling through highland pastures and hardwood forest complete with maple sugar tap lines in place and ready for the spring "run", this course is not to be missed. Our course circumnavigates the incredibly well maintained and protected Trapp Family Lodge trail system at the foot of Mount Mansfield, Vermont's highest peak. To complete the 50k course, runners will complete the 25k loop, two times. There is an 9 hour racer cutoff for the 50k.

2021 Covid - 19 Race (Update 6/17) 

 Thank you for your patience in allowing us time to sort out all of our current protocols during this time when regulations, rules, and general advice are constantly changing. While we do recognize that the situation has improved greatly, we also recognize that we need to prioritize safety for the event, our participants and spectators and our community.

The following Covid - 19 protocols are based directly on our venue's current policies; 
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  • While not required, unvaccinated participants are encouraged to seek out a Covid-19 PCR, or rapid test as available, before traveling to the event. Test results, and vaccine passports are not required for packet pickup.
  • If you are traveling internationally to attend Catamount Ultra you must follow the CDC's guidelines for international travel, and the State of Vermont's recommendations. 
  • Participants who are not fully vaccinated must wear facial coverings while in presence of other participants and volunteers, this includes race check in, the start/finish stadium and at aid stations. 
  • Races will be conducted in waves of 100 runners, your wave assignment will be sent in a separate email early next week.
  • While we do plan to have substantially supported aid stations, we will only be stocking with individually wrapped items such as Untapped Maple gels, and a limited supply of sweet and savory snacks. There will not be cooked potatoes, bananas, or watermelon at aid stations. If you have specific needs, please plan accordingly. There will be a drop bag spot at the halfway point for the 50k on Sunday. This is a CUP FREE race. Please bring a bottle, hydration pack or reusable cup for liquids at aid stations. Additionally, we ask that runners allow aid station staff to fill your bottle or cup, so we reduce touch points on water jugs. 
  • Unfortunately, we still are unable to host our post event party/raffle. When you finish your event, please take a few minutes to grab water/snacks and a to-go recovery burrito and then exit the race coral as you are able. You don't have to leave Trapp Family Lodge immediately, but we do ask that you spread out, be considerate of others personal space and don't congregate in large groups. 
  • Regardless of whether you are vaccinated or not, please do not attend the event if you have symptoms of Covid - 19. 
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If any of these Covid-19 related protocols make you unable to attend Catamount Ultra, please reach out for a full refund. 

2021 Race Participant Capacity
600
2021 Entry Fees
(Ultrasignup Registration fee and VT state use tax will be added to all registrations.)

50K: $95
($110 After May 14)

25K: $80
($95 After May 14)

REFUND POLICY: We do not offer refunds for race registration.
 
50k racers receive:

Race packet.
Event t-shirt
Delicious post race recovery snacks!
20% discount off Member and Non-member Early Registration fee for the North Face Race To The Top Of VT!

 25K racers receive:

Race packet.
Event t-shirt
Delicious post race recovery snacks!
20% discount off Member and Non-member Early Registration fee for the North Face Race To The Top Of VT!
2020 Prizes:

FINISHERS AWARD: TBD

Prizes will be awarded to the 1st-3rd place overall male and female winners for both race distances.

Exact prizes are TBD and no cash prizes will be awarded but you can expect a variety of great gear and shoes from our sponsors!
2021 Schedule of events

May 15

 Entry fee goes up 15$

June 24 

5pm Online registration closes, both events.

June 25

​5pm-7pm Packet pickup available for both events at Trapp Family Lodge Outdoor Center Yurt. 

 

Race start/finish, packet pick up, and check in all occur outside the Trapp Family Lodge Outdoor Center located just South of the main lodge on Trapp Hill Rd. Directions to the lodge

25K Schedule 6/26:

7-8:00am 25k Racer check in at Trapp Family Lodge Outdoor Center Yurt. Packet pickup available.  
8:20am Abbreviated 25k pre-race info meeting happens at the race starting line.

8:30 am 25k RACE WAVES START

1:00 pm Race course closes.


50K Schedule 6/27:

6-6:45am 50k Racer check-in at Trapp Family Lodge Outdoor Center Yurt. Packet pickup available. 
6:50am Abbreviated 50k pre-race info meeting happens at the race starting line.

7:00 am 50k RACE WAVES START

4:00 pm race course closes.


HISTORICAL INFO and RESULTS
Here's what folks are saying about the race:

Race Recap on Farnorthendurance.com

Catamount Trails Association Blog Post

Trapp Family Lodge trails are featured as Runners Worlds Trail of the month for October!