The Ivy Trek Ultra

Event Overview

The Ivy Trek Ultra is a trail running event held at Clarkco State Park near Quitman, Mississippi. The event offers three distances: 50K, 25K, and 12.5K.

Course and Location

The race takes place on trails within Clarkco State Park. The course is based on a 7.78-mile loop. Runners complete this loop multiple times depending on their chosen distance: the 50K involves four loops, the 25K involves two loops, and the 12.5K involves one loop. The trails are described as a mix of mostly double-track with some single-track, featuring several bridges and views of Ivy Lake. The start, split, and finish area is at Pavilion 2 within the park.

Event Details

Packet pickup is available on the Friday before the race at Pavilion 2 from 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM, or on race morning near the start line from 5:00 AM. Gate fees for the state park are included with race entry. There is no race day registration. The event has a 10-hour time limit; participants must start their final loop by 2:00 PM to continue.

Amenities and Awards

The event includes one aid station on the loop, with the start/finish area also serving as an aid station. Participants are required to bring their own water container for refilling from provided coolers. All finishers receive a custom race medal. Each participant receives an official race shirt. The first 100 registrations are guaranteed a custom race patch. Post-race food and drinks are provided. Awards are given for top finishers in each distance, including overall, masters (40+), grand masters (50+), and senior masters (60+) categories for both males and females.

Other Information

Camping is available on-site (cabins, RV pads, primitive sites), but fees are not included with race entry and must be reserved in advance by calling the park. Timing is provided by RFID chip. Refunds and deferrals are not offered, except for military personnel with orders. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

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