Big Brad Ultras – Trail Monster Running

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BIG BRAD ULTRAS Maine’s got some BIG BAD ULTRAMARATHONS: races with single-track trails, big hills, and gnarly terrain. Trail Monster Running is proud to present the thirteenth annual Big Brad Ultras on October 13, 2024 on the trails of Bradbury Mountain State Park and the surrounding area. – Get ready for a beautiful challenge. Runners tackle a 16.5 mile loop that’s a gauntlet of great Maine singletrack, journeying through Bradbury Mountain State Park, over Tryon Mountain, around snow man’s loop, and back into Bradbury Mountain State Park. The course has tough hills, rocks, roots, and very little flat including a 1/2 mile of paved road and 1/4 mile of dirt road. With the fall foliage at it’s peak, there are sure to be many fantastic vistas along the route. BIG BRAD ULTRAS IS A CUPLESS “ISH” EVENT. PLEASE BRING REUSEABLE CUP FOR ALL YOUR HYDRATION NEEDS. Not ready to run an ultra yet? VOLUNTEER to see what it is all about. All finishers receive a special trophy. Winner’s of the 50 mile and 50k solo races earn a coveted Adirondack chair from Prospect Mountain Furniture.
*The Half-Pint* *25K* Start: 9:00 AM Cut-off: 7:30 PM Price: $45.00	*The Punisher* *50K* Start: 9:00 AM Cut-off: 7:30 PM Price: $70.00	*The Pounder* *50 Miles* Start: 6:00 AM Cut-off: 7:30 PM Price: $85.00
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Each race is capped at 75 participants.

Half-Pint runners will complete 1 lap of the 16.5 mile course. 50k runners will complete 2 laps. 50 mile runners will complete 3 laps. – 50 mile elevation: 7,500′ gain (equal loss) 50 km elevation: 4,500′ gain (equal loss) 25K elevation: 2,000′ gain (equal loss)
The race course is primarily single-track trails over hilly, technical terrain. There is approximately 1/2 mile of paved road and 1/4 mile of dirt road on the 16.5 mile course. – 50 mile runners will be starting before sunrise and will be required to run with a headlamp. Please note all runners finishing in the dark MUST have a working headlamp or be disqualified. – Well-stocked aid stations, manned by experienced ultra runners, will tend to runners. The longest distance between aid is just over six miles. Drop bags may be left at the start/finish area which you can access twice during the race. A portion of our registration fee is donated to the Royal River Conservation Trust. Please take a look at their website to see all the great work they are doing to ensure there are trails to enjoy. Remember to think of them on some of the sweet new trails on the course!


ACCOMMODATION: Camping is available at Bradbury Mountain State Park Hotels, Motels, B&B’s, etc. are available in nearby Freeport. Visit VisitMaine.net for a list. Mid-October is a popular time of year for leaf-peeping tourists, so make your travel and accommodation plans early.		RULES: Stay on trails. Do not cut corners. If you go off course backtrack to where you went wrong and continue on course. No littering. Dispose of all trash at the aid stations. No headphones unless bone conductive to ensure you can hear. These are single-track trails that are shared with other users of the park including hikers and bikers. It is important that every runner is aware of his/her surroundings. Pacers will be permitted for 50 mile runners on their last lap, but are not permitted to carry any supplies for their runner (no muling!). No pacers for 50K. No wimps. These races are for tough trail runners only.