This course follows the  Kilkenny Ridge Trail from Route 2 to South Pond around 25 miles with approximately 7500 ft of gain. This will not be a marked course as the signage is very good along the ridge trail.  We have a link to download the GPS track which you need to download to your phone and/or watch.  The trail is very well marked with signs so you will need to pay attention.  Please study maps before running the course.  We will have maps available at the BIB pickup. 

This course is wild and wooly so expect it to feel very remote.  This is not an entry level course.

Shuttle: We will have a shuttle pick you up at the finish line and drive you to the start line at the Jefferson Inn. You may be dropped off at your start line but a vehicle can NOT be left here during the race.

The first shuttle will depart from South Pond at 5:30am and, if needed, the last shuttle will leave no later than 5:45am. It is about 45 minutes from South Pond to your start line.

Parking: All runners will need to park at the South Pond Recreational Area lot. There is ample parking for everyone.

Crew Access:  As both aid stations are backcountry aids, there is no crew access on course. A great way to see your runner on course is to sign up for one of our backcountry aid station volunteer shifts! 
Crews are welcome to hang out at the South Pond finish line.

You cannot have anyone crewing or spectating you at the Starr King Trailhead. If caught the USFS will take your picture and you will be disqualified as this violates our permit.

Pacers:  There are no pacers.

25 Milers: Entrants in the 25 mile distance should have experience completing a challenger 20 mile trail run or race as well. Your course is also unmarked and navigation will be required.

This course follows the  Kilkenny Ridge Trail from Berlin Fish Hatchery at York Pond to Route 2 around 15 miles with approximately 4,000 ft of gain. This will not be a marked course as the signage is very good along the ridge trail.  We have a link to download the GPS track which you need to download to your phone and/or watch.  The trail is very well marked with signs so you will need to pay attention.  Please study maps before running the course.  We will have maps available at the BIB pickup. 

This course is wild and wooly so expect it to feel very remote.  This is not an entry level course.

Shuttle:  As the parking at York Pond is limited, the 25K runners will need to take a shuttle to the start line. You will park at South Pond, hop on a bus and then finish at your vehicle. You may be dropped off at York Pond (start line) but you can NOT leave a vehicle here during your race. 

The shuttle will leave from South Pond at 7:00am. It is about a 25 minute drive to your start line at York Pond.

Parking:  Please park at the South Pond Recreational Area parking lot where you will be shuttled to your start line at York Pond.

Crew Access:  There is no crew access on course for the 25KM. If you want to see them on course, have them sign up to work at one of the backcountry aid stations.

Pacers:  There are no pacers.

This is a difficult race. We ask that you please have completed a hilly and moderately technical trail race of AT LEAST 10 miles OR  have sufficient experience in the mountains before signing up.