Virgil Crest Ultras
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Virgil Crest Ultras - Cortland, NY
Virgil Crest Ultras is a trail running event held near Cortland, NY, with multiple race distances. The course includes steep ascents and descents, significant cumulative elevation gain and loss, singletrack forest, and technical flow. Weather can increase the difficulty of those terrain features. Runners may experience a sunrise view from the opening climb.
Organizers plan a major course change for this edition; the final route and maps will be released once details are settled. Aid station cutoffs will be posted after the course is set. The 100 mile race has a 36 hour cutoff. The event applies a distance drop policy that records an unofficial finish time for the distance a competitor drops into.
Equipment and support rules are specified. For the 100 mile race, pacers are permitted at or after 50 miles or at nightfall. Poles are permitted for all entrants and must fit in a drop bag if left at an aid station for transport.
Crew access is available at the start and finish and at least one additional crew accessible station is planned. The event has offered locally sourced finisher items in past years and plans similar giveaways. Photo galleries from prior editions are available. Registration closes on Thu, Sep 10 at 11:59 PM ET. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
