Said to be the hardest 50K (53.1km specifically) in the east by runners from all over the US and Canada.  You will cover 3 laps of 3k (915m) elevation gain each lap.  Stocked aid stations, incredible scenery and an epic hand made wooden "medal" from Vermont make this the must-do ultra in the east.  Discount codes given to all registrants for the hotels.  Indoor waterpark, ice rink & climbing wall and 5 other races to choose from makes this the perfect Labor Day weekend for the active family.  (top 5 ranked kids trail race!)

 

Upcoming Races

Sep 1 2024
53.1 KM (Jay Peak Trail Fest)
Mowed nordic trail, single track, packed gravel access roads....basically every type of terrain. Hardly a flat spot. You will be going up or down constantly. Very well marked with arrows and orange flags plus race crew at crucial intersections. 5 aid station that are well stocked and medical available throughout the course.
10,000 ft.
Multiple Loop Course
5 Aid Stations
11:00 Cutoff
4 Elevation Rating
Very hilly, ~7500-12,500 feet in 50 miles
3 Surface Rating
Some rocks, root, and/or ruts

Additional Distances

This event also has the following non ultra distances

5 KM 22 Miles 11 Miles

Results

Date Finishers Top Result (M) Top Result (F)
09/03/23 23 6:53:12 7:44:05
09/05/21 20 6:58:58 7:44:25
09/05/20 Race Cancelled
08/31/19 29 6:19:39
09/01/18 18 6:45:59 7:24:09
09/04/17 27 6:38:56 8:01:31
Date Finishers Top Result (M) Top Result (F)
09/04/16 25 6:44:22 8:23:00
09/05/15 13 7:01:48 6:51:57
08/31/14 36 5:31:02 6:02:50
09/01/13 32 5:29:43 6:30:21
09/02/12 28 5:24:22 6:43:24