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 25, 2007. 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 2006 the race traversed the central section of the trail. In 2007 it will traverse the southern section, and in 2008 will begin again on the northern section. Each year, a piece of a unique three-piece medal will be awarded to all individual finishers.

Registration

Advance registration is now open. See the UltraChallenge 2007 page for details.

Past Events

• 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 Post-Gazette: "Ultramarathoner means going farther (inside yourself) than you ever thought possible"

Other Events

• Laurel Highlands Ultra, June 9, 2007, 70 miles
• Tussey mOUnTaiNBACK 50, October 20, 2007, 50 miles