Overview

The Baker Trail UltraChallenge is a 50-mile ultramarathon on the Baker Trail. Unlike the Rachel Carson Trail Challenge, this is a footrace; the "challenge" is for you or your relay team to win, or at least finish within 14 hours! The next UltraChallenge is set for Saturday, August 29, 2009. The race starts at 6:30 AM; the deadline for finishing is 8:30 PM. Individuals as well as relay teams of up to 5 members may register.

In 2008 the race traversed the north section of the trail, the first leg in the three-leg series. In 2009 we will traverse the central section. Each year, a piece of a unique three-piece medal will be awarded to all individual finishers. When a participant has completed all three sections, they'll receive a handsome commemorative holder to display all three medals.

Registration

Advance registration is now open. See the UltraChallenge 2009 page for details.

Past Events

• 2008 UltraChallenge: "Not Even Close" | Images | Split Times
• 2007 UltraChallenge: "Tough Crowd" | Images | Split Times
• 2006 UltraChallenge: "A Hot One" | Images | Split Times
• 2005 UltraChallenge: "The Birth of an Ultra" | Images | Split Times

Volunteers

We need volunteers on UltraChallenge Day! We will need people throughout the day, from morning registration to checkpoints and sweeps along the trail to the finish. People can volunteer for as few as two hours. If you'd like to help out, email your name and phone to volunteer2@rachelcarsontrails.org.

Articles

• Pittsburgh Tribune-Review: "50-mile race an ultra challenge"
• Pittsburgh Post-Gazette: "Ultramarathoner means going farther (inside yourself) than you ever thought possible"

Other Events

• Lt. J.C. Stone 50K UltraMarathon, March 21, 2009, 30 miles
• Hyner View Trail Challenge, April 18, 2009, 16 miles
• Laurel Highlands Ultra, June 13, 2009, 70 miles
• Tussey mOUnTaiNBACK 50, October 3, 2009, 50 miles