25 km and 50 km race at Merck Forest & Farmland Center in Rupert, VT! Nor'east Trail Runs is pleased to partner with Merck Forest & Farmland Center in Rupert, VT to present the First Annual Merck Forest Ultra!
Come run, walk, volunteer, or just hang out with some cute farm animals!!! Fun kids' activities and tons of trails to explore!
25k or 50k options offered, with a very walker-friendly cutoff in the shorter distance! 50k begins at 8 AM and 25k begins at 10 AM -- 6 PM cutoff for both distances.
THIS IS A SERIOUS BACKCOUNTRY RACE. We're not joking. We don't want to hype this and we're not trying to scare you, but all due caution should be taken. Not all of the course will be 100% runable, but it is 100% beautiful. The cutoff is a generous for both distances, and the race is absolutely doable for fit athletes. However... this is NOT a good first-time snowshoe event or an "easy ultra." Finishing should be the goal as much as racing.
All runners will be issued a very small mandatory gear kit. If you can fit everything in a belt or the pockets of a jacket you tie around your waist, we'll take it, otherwise a pack is a good idea. All runners beginning their last loop after 3 PM will be required to carry a headlamp or flashlight for the remainder of the race WITH a working backup WITH batteries in it. (No, we're still not joking. No, a cell phone is not a backup.) Bring with you everything you think you will need for a loop of roughly 12.5k, including layers you may want. We suggest you carry a minimum of 12 ounces of water that won't freeze.
There will be a central aid station at the Saphouse where the start/finish is located, and you're free to set up a personal aid area inside or outside, but we ask you not bring anything that could scratch the floor.
This race is the sixth in the seven-part DION Nor'easter Snowshoe Series. Series points & prizes will be awarded*. More info at www.netrailruns.com/snowshoe
**ONLY the 50k is points eligible!** All series info at https://www.netrailruns.com/snowseries
Day-of registration and DION racing snowshoe demos available. Day-of fee applies when registering in person. DION demos are fist come, first served, please bring $5 cash.
USSSA Sanctioned event - members enjoy a $5 discount when you sign up day of and bring your current membership card. More info on our website.
All snowshoes must meet USSSA legal size requirements (at least 120 square inches and no smaller than 7"x20").
Poles are not allowed. Accommodation can be made for blind/visually impaired & mobility challenged athletes -- email rd@netrailruns.com
Your choice of swag item (water bottles, mugs, hats, etc.) at check in. Lots of options to keep it interesting!
Volunteer and earn credits for future Nor'east Trail Runs events & swag!
Registration fees
25K Closed
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$45.00
50K Closed
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$50.00
Event schedule
- Sun, March 3, 2019 7:00 AM - Check-in begins
- Sun, March 3, 2019 8:00 AM - 50k start time
- Sun, March 3, 2019 10:00 AM - 25k start time
- Sun, March 3, 2019 6:00 PM - Cutoff for both distances
Contact information
- Event contact
- Eliza Hamm, Nor'east Trail Runs
- info@netrailruns.com
- Phone
- +1 802-379-9577
- Website
- Visit website