Big Brad Ultras – Trail Monster Running

Here are two great reviews of the Pounder and Punisher on the Trail Collective Weekly Rundown. If you only want to see a review of our races, skip to about 18 minutes in. 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 tenth annual Big Brad Ultras on October 10, 2021 on the trails of Bradbury Mountain State Park and the surrounding area. – Get ready for a beautiful challenge. Runners tackle a 16.2 mile loop that’s a gauntlet of great Maine singletrack, journeying through Bradbury Mountain State Park, over Tryon Mountain, Chandler Brook, 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. Not ready to run an ultra yet? Have someone running? Come find out what it’s all about, while helping! Volunteer!!! 2021 RESULTS ARE POSTED HERE 2020 RESULTS ARE POSTED HERE 2019 RESULTS ARE POSTED HERE 2018 RESULTS ARE POSTED HERE 2017 RESULTS ARE POSTED HERE 2016 RESULTS ARE POSTED HERE 2015 RESULTS ARE POSTED HERE 2014 RESULTS ARE POSTED HERE 2013 RESULTS ARE POSTED HERE 2012 RESULTS ARE POSTED HERE

Start: 6:00 AM Cut-off: 12.5 hours $80.00 before 7/13/21 $90.00 after 7/12/21 $110.00 day of	Start: 9:00 AM Cut-off: 9 hours $70.00 before 7/13/21 $80.00 after 7/12/21 $100.00 day of	Download GPX file here

Each race is capped at 100 participants.

50k runners will complete 2 laps of the 16.2 mile course, 50 mile runners will complete a 1.2 mile lap of Bradbury Mountain followed by 3 laps of the 16.2 mile course. (Please note that some parts of the race course as detailed above are provisional and are pending review from the State of Maine, any required changes are likely to be minimal.) – 50 mile elevation: 7,500′ gain (equal loss) 50 km elevation: 4,500′ 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 16.2 mile course. – 50 mile runners will be starting before sunrise and will be required to run with a headlamp or flashlight for at least the initial 1.2 mile loop before returning to the start area. – Well-stocked aid stations, manned by experienced ultra runners, will tend to runners with the longest distance between aid of 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!
Slideshow of pictures from the race course:		Video of the course: BBU Course Video from Trail Monster on Vimeo.

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. 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. No muling. Pacers will be permitted for 50 mile runners on their last 15.5 mile lap, but are not permitted to carry any supplies for their runner. No wimps. These races are for tough trail runners only.