Kingwood Ultras

Kingwood Ultras

Kingwood Ultras is a multi-day trail event held at Horseshoe Bend Park near Frenchtown, New Jersey. The event offers a range of timed events and distances, including:

• 100 Mile
• 48 Hour
• 24 Hour
• 50 Mile
• 12 Hour
• Marathon
• 6 Hour
• 10K Saturday
• 10K Sunday

The course is a repeating two mile loop that runs through forest and open field, crosses small streams, and uses quaint wooden bridges. The loop is quasi-technical with roots and rocks underfoot and about 300 feet of elevation gain per lap. The short loop keeps Base Camp close to the course and the route is marked at night with glow sticks and reflective ribbons; mileage markers appear every quarter mile.

Support revolves around a single central Base Camp aid station that runners pass every two miles. Aid includes standard ultra fare such as fruit, cookies, candy, chips, PB&J, potatoes, water, sports drink, and soda, plus scheduled breakfast, lunch, and dinner service. Each registered runner receives a 10' x 10' Base Camp space along the course, nearby parking within a few hundred feet, access to porta potties, and limited indoor style sleeping cots available first come first served. The event is cup free, so runners must bring their own bottle, cup, or hydration pack.

Finishers receive one of a kind wood based awards, and longer distance finishers receive handcrafted belt buckles made from reclaimed wood from the course. All registered runners also receive a Kingwood Ultra T shirt. A portion of registration fees supports Friends of Horseshoe Bend Park. The event is organized by Spirit Trips. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

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