Connecticut Ultra Traverse (CUT112)
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Connecticut Ultra Traverse CUT112
The Connecticut Ultra Traverse is a point to point trail running event offering two distances that follow the blue blazes of the New England Trail through Connecticut to the Long Island Sound in Guilford, CT.
- 112 miles from the MA-CT border to Guilford following the New England Trail blue blazes.
- 50 miles following the Mattabesset and Menuncatuck trails, covering the final section of the CUT112 route.
Runners are expected to provide or arrange for their own safety and support. Race organizers provide guidance and spreadsheets, but entrants must have a dedicated crew to act as a rolling aid station and meet runners at road crossings with gear. Finishers commonly take between 30 and 45 hours to complete the course.
The route links many named trail features and preserves, including Suffield Mountain, Peak Mountain, Hatchet Hill, Penwood State Park, Heublein Tower, Rattlesnake Mountain, Ragged Mountain, Castle Craig, Chauncey Peak, Powder Ridge, Tri-Mountain State Park, Cockaponset State Forest, and the Guilford waterfront. The course is not marked except by the blue blazes maintained by the Connecticut Forest and Park Association, and runners must navigate and follow those blazes. Roads along the route remain open to traffic, so runners and crews need reflective gear and caution.
There are no event permits in place. Runners may be required to leave the course if asked by landowners or law enforcement. Entrants may make a donation to the Connecticut Forest and Park Association; donations are not refundable by the organization. Race directors reserve the right to deny entry. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
