Just registered for the Bighorn 50k. My first time in the ultra world.

Big Horn is absolutly awesome, you will enjoy.....fantastic support.....step up distance there next......you will like the bacon aid station

I registered for that race this morning, too. It will be my third time running it. It is a great race.

I am also doing a 6 hour race called the Vertical Playground in April. You get a trail map and wear the race-issued GPS. You have to check in at different spots, but other than that set your our course with the goal to see who can climb the most. It seems like an interesting challenge.

What’s not to like about bacon!

Yikes that vertical challenge sounds like torture.

Any suggestions on hotels/campgrounds for the Bighorn?

Has anyone ever run the Zion 50K from Ultra Adventures? Would be my first ultra.

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Your best bet will be sheriden. 15 , 20 min drive. Between all rhe races everything will be booked already in Dayton.

Thanks. I booked a room in Sheridan, but may decide to pitch a tent in Dayton. Some of my wife’s friends mentioned the lodge by the start. I’ve stayed there on sled trips back a decade ago, But then you have find a ride back up the hill after. I would rather ride the bus in the morning and be close to the river and beer after the race.

Hotels in that area are very limited. If you won't have anyone with you, I would stay in Sheridan and take the bus up the mountain. I think that last year the high school in Dayton was allowing camping with use of their showers. If you have someone who can drive your car down the mountain, you could stay at any one of the three lodges within a few miles of the start (Bear Lodge and Elk View would be the best choices). We camp at the North Tongue River campground. Owen Creek is also close. Definitely get reservations. I doubt this will surprise you, but some of the roads can still be closed in June, so you want to stay near 14 (paved and plowed year round) and the campgrounds on dirt roads. Alt 14 should be open.

I grew up there and will be going back to visit my family, so if you have any questions, just ask in this thread or send me a PM. The weather is unpredictable, but the scenery is spectacular. Last year, the wildflowers put on one of the best shows I have ever seen.

That's a great idea.
I was going to sign up for the 100, but it kills the summer to recover.
You will enjoy, and I bet you do not leave the ultra world after

Great info. Thank you

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I just reread my post--AVOID the campgrounds on dirt roads. Slight difference.

I have a 50k trail ultra tomorrow in NJ. Cold. Snowy. It will probably suck. I'll report back after.

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Oh fuck! Good luck! Survive well

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I'm looking at the NY North Face 50miler in May --who's done that one? Any thoughts?

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I was going to do that race tomorrow but decided to do the February race instead. I have done the north face half marathon 2 years ago and the 50k last year. I signed up for the 50 miler this May as well. Course is pretty typical for the area, lots of rocks and roots, shorter punchier climbs. Last year it poured the day before and during the race to go along with 40 degree temps, was pretty brutal conditions.

I'm also thinking about it.

2018 will be my first foray into ultra, doing a 6h race in October. Mostly doing very hilly races this year so will have good strength. Hoping for 70+k

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My first ultra (50k) is Jan 7. Rock and roots in Ohio. Going in slightly injured, hoping for the best.

I'm signed up for the Barkley Fall Classic. It's a 50k on the same terrain as the "Barkley Marathons" but no where near the same. It is still very tough because it's put on by the same guy (Laz).

Found myself hitting the payment button to register for the Squamish 50k. I'm sure if I decide I love it I'll be back registering for their 50mile/50km weekend the year following!

Given that Squamish is in the Coast Mountains, then out here in Alberta I'll be scratching around for some decent places to do my elevation training. Will be good fun.

Back to year of Ultras after IMAZ. In for Lake Sonoma and waiting for the Waldo 100K lottery to open.

FInished my first 50K today. Short version...trail running is damn hard and punishing. I was 40 minutes slower than what I thought I could, I am so sore I can’t walk tonite. What a blast. Rocks and roots, Lewis center Ohio (Columbus area). Great event and well done by the race organizers.

Race started at 8am at 5 degrees. It did warm up thu the day, finishing in low 20’s, just cold. I went into race fighting some nagging foot and leg injuries and sure enough m6 right calf cramps solid at mile 3. I massage it out and it held up all day but I had to baby it, which took its toll on my other leg and back.

Great fun, I think I will try it again soon.

What pace do you do most of your runs when training for ultras?