The Fools' Ultra
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The Fools' Ultra: Revenge of Champy
The Fools' Ultra is a series of multi-day foot races across regions of New York State that follow a route ending on the shores of Lake Champlain in Crown Point, NY. The route begins in western New York and passes through Adirondack villages and other regions, finishing near the Samuel Champlain statue close to the bridge to Vermont.
Distances offered include:
- 420 mile ultra starting at Niagara Falls; 13 days, 32 miles per day.
- 200 mile ultra starting on Lake Ontario; 8 days, 28 miles per day.
- 100 mile ultra starting at Cranberry Lake; 2 days, 33 miles per day.
- 50 mile race starting near the Lake Placid ski jump; 24 hours.
Racers are divided into two categories and must check in twice daily. The Un Afraid category is self supported; race staff will not store personal items for these racers and they travel with only the gear they carry. The Afraid category allows crews and support; crews do not receive hotel rooms from the organizers. Some races include overnight lodging as part of the entry and some event lunches are provided. Certain races use buses to move racers to remote start locations or to cover route segments in reverse so runners can return on foot to Lake Champlain. The event policy states there are no refunds or deferrals. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
