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 Race Update 4/29
As of May 1, VT has increased outdoor group gathering limits to 300. As a result, we will have a cap of 300 runners per event distance. As of 4/29, everyone has been invited off the waitlist and will have an opportunity to register to race. Additionally, all participants will be required to present either a completed vaccine card, or a negative covid test result completed within 72 hours of the start of the race at bib pickup to participate.
Due to the ongoing challenges surrounding Covid - 19, our 2021 event will be modified appropriately. At this time we have made plans to host our event under what we anticipate will be improved conditions but probably not entirely free of restrictions. We have accommodated for two small events instead of one large event. We do anticipate needing to operate on wave starts, and with minimal contact aid stations, etc. Unfortunately, we doubt we will be able to host our post race party. However, we do anticipate being able to host a fun, safe event, and we will be continuing to monitor the situation closely in the hopes that we can add additional participants to the event. Rather than trying to guess what specific restrictions we will be under at the time of the event we plan to update our plans, notify all registered runners, and update the race website as the event approaches. Please bear with us under these challenging circumstances!
2021 Race Update 4/29
As of May 1, VT has increased outdoor group gathering limits to 300. As a result, we will have a cap of 300 runners per event distance. As of 4/29, everyone has been invited off the waitlist and will have an opportunity to register to race. Additionally, all participants will be required to present either a completed vaccine card, or a negative covid test result completed within 72 hours of the start of the race at bib pickup to participate.
Due to the ongoing challenges surrounding Covid - 19, our 2021 event will be modified appropriately. At this time we have made plans to host our event under what we anticipate will be improved conditions but probably not entirely free of restrictions. We have accommodated for two small events instead of one large event. We do anticipate needing to operate on wave starts, and with minimal contact aid stations, etc. Unfortunately, we doubt we will be able to host our post race party. However, we do anticipate being able to host a fun, safe event, and we will be continuing to monitor the situation closely in the hopes that we can add additional participants to the event. Rather than trying to guess what specific restrictions we will be under at the time of the event we plan to update our plans, notify all registered runners, and update the race website as the event approaches. Please bear with us under these challenging circumstances!
2021 Race Participant Capacity
TBD
TBD
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.
(Ultrasignup Registration fee and VT state use tax will be added to all registrations.)
50K: $95
($110 After May 14)
25K: $80
($95 After May 14)
REFUND POLICY: We do not offer refunds for race registration.
50k racers receive:
Race packet.
Event t-shirt
Delicious post race recovery snacks!
20% discount off Member and Non-member Early Registration fee for the North Face Race To The Top Of VT!
25K racers receive:
Race packet.
Event t-shirt
Delicious post race recovery snacks!
20% discount off Member and Non-member Early Registration fee for the North Face Race To The Top Of VT!
Race packet.
Event t-shirt
Delicious post race recovery snacks!
20% discount off Member and Non-member Early Registration fee for the North Face Race To The Top Of VT!
25K racers receive:
Race packet.
Event t-shirt
Delicious post race recovery snacks!
20% discount off Member and Non-member Early Registration fee for the North Face Race To The Top Of VT!
2020 Prizes:
FINISHERS AWARD: Finishers award TBD
Prizes will be awarded to the 1st-3rd place overall male and female winners for both race distances.
Exact prizes are TBD and no cash prizes will be awarded but you can expect a variety of great gear and shoes from our sponsors!
FINISHERS AWARD: Finishers award TBD
Prizes will be awarded to the 1st-3rd place overall male and female winners for both race distances.
Exact prizes are TBD and no cash prizes will be awarded but you can expect a variety of great gear and shoes from our sponsors!
2021 Schedule of events
May 15
Entry fee goes up 15$
June 24
5pm Online registration closes, both events.
June 25
5pm-7pm Packet pickup available for both events at Trapp Family Lodge Bierhall.
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.
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 Bierhall.
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.
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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!
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!
