The Ultramook 50k & 30k Tillamook Ridge Trail Race is made up of a larger 30k loop and a smaller 20k loop. Participants will either run the larger 30k loop and finish or run both loops to finish a total of 50k.
Trail Description
Traverse abandoned logging roads, traveled & crafted over time by wild elk & other wildlife. Summit three coastal peaks–Stanley Peak, Top of the World #1, and Top of the World #2–and race along the Tillamook Ridge. See full course description here.
Location
The Ultramook 50k & 30k Tillamook Ridge Trail Race is located in the Tillamook State Forest and BLM managed lands, starting across the Kilchis River from the Hydranea Ranch. It features the Kilchis Ridge between Stanley Peak and Randall Hill and the Tillamook Ridge with stops at Top of the World #1 and Top of the World #2. There has been increased interest in the Tillamook Ridge of late and we’re going to introduce it to the World of Running.
Elevation
The 30k has 3,719 ft. of total ascent with a max elevation of 2,114 ft. The 20k has an additional 2,762 ft. of ascent with a max elevation of 1,795 ft. The 50k has 6,481 feet of total climb.
Terrain
75% of the race is on abandoned logging roads and trails that are well traveled by wild elk and other wildlife. 25% of the race is on remote, infrequently traveled logging roads. You’ll be amazed of the quality of the trail in such remote areas of the forest.
Aid Stations
There will be three aid stations in the 30k and six aid stations in the 50k. Aid stations will be supplied with water, gatorade, potato chips, PB&J, fresh fruit (oranges, bananas), and chocolate/candy, as well as first aid supplies. Aid station #2 will double up as aid station #5 and Aid station #3 will double up as aid station #6 on the top of the Clear Creek Trail. A vehicle will be parked at aid station #3/#6 that can be used to transport any athlete unable to continue along the Tillamook Ridge. In case of a participant being pulled out from missing cut off times, they will need to wait until the aid station is closing to leave with the volunteer unless their is a medical emergency.
Cut Off Times
Strict cutoff times have been established for the safety of the participants and volunteer crew. If a participant is signed up for the 50k but fails to finish the 30k loop within 6 hours, they will not be allowed to proceed to the 20k loop. On the 2nd 20k loop, 50kers will not be allowed to pass the last aid station at 25 miles after 8 hours. After 10 hours our finish line crew will pack up, however, race managment will be monitoring all athletes until they return back to the Hydrangea Ranch safely, assuming all cutoff times above have been followed.
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