The Fools' Ultra
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The Fools' Ultra: Revenge of Champy
The Fools' Ultra is a series of foot races across regions of New York State that follows a route ending along Lake Champlain near Port Henry and the Samuel Champlain statue. The event base is listed as Crown Point, NY. Races traverse parts of the state including Adirondack villages and conclude on the shores of Lake Champlain.
Distances offered
- 420 miles : Niagara Falls to Lake Champlain; 13 days allowed, 32 miles daily.
- 200 miles : Lake Ontario shore start; 8 days allowed, 28 miles daily.
- 100 miles : Cranberry Lake to Port Henry; 2 days allowed, 33 miles daily.
- 50 miles : Lake Placid start; 24 hour limit.
Racers are assigned to two categories and check in twice daily. The Un-Afraid category is self supported; Un-Afraid runners must carry their own equipment and the race director will not store items for them. Some overnight lodging for Un-Afraid entrants is included for specific races as part of the entry fee, and one race includes a provided lunch stop. Afraid entrants may use crews and receive support; crews and crewed racers are not provided hotel rooms. Bus transport is used to move racers from Port Henry to start areas for the various distances.
There are no refunds or deferrals for any event. Registration for this edition closed on July 1, 2026. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
