Forbidden Forest 30-Hour Ultra

 You deserve a great "hometown" 100 miler with incredible buckles! 

 Welcome to the gateway of New England trail running. The 30 Hour/100 mile EPIC event start time Saturday at 8:30 am and run to Sunday ending at 2:30 pm or 30 Hours. Run, Power-Hike/Walk or Crawl.  Do as many miles as you wish. 

The course will consist an irregular loop of 2.23 miles each loop with a maximum elevation gain of 201 feet per loop. The typical New England course will have of roots, rocks and rolling hills. The course markings will consist of flags and signs, no getting lost. It is truly the only "real" trail buckle race in CT. Put this "doable" Forbidden 30 hour/100 mile race on you "bucket list" for Connecticut.

  Run well and you will "Buckle"! "You stand at the edge of an endurance conquest, where only the strong of heart and relentless of spirit dare to push forward. Roosevelt Forest is your proving ground, the trail your battlefield, and time itself your greatest adversary. In the grand tradition of the hundreds, this is no ordinary test of endurance—it is a war against the limits of mind, body, and soul. Be Unforbidden!

• Roosevelt Forest is located at GPS address of 700 Peters Lane, Stratford, CT
• There will be a bib/swag pickup on the 10th between 2 and 5 pm, also you can set up your personal area if you wish, however the race is not responsible for theft or damage even if someone might be on duty all of Friday night.. NO overnight camping allowed per Town Ordinance/Friday night). At 6:30am on  Saturday the  October11th, you can set up a personal area in the R&R lot across from the pavilion, too.
• Bib/Swag pick up will start on Saturday the 11th in the pavilion at 7am; race start 8:30am.
• Park "comfortably" close since the parking lot is small,  also larger vehicles to the side lot, please (no RV's); use your vehicle with close access, including  porta-johns, as you loop through the day and night. 
• Excellent ultra hydration and foods, PB&J slider and sandwiches about 1pm and pizza including  different pizza choices about 5pm with potatoes and nother suprise and on Sunday breakfast sandwiches about 8:30 am, also sponsoring Athletic Brewing Company!  
• The pavilion is the one and only aid station  

Choose your own challenge: 26.2M | 50K | 50M | 100K | 100 Miles | Or more !The 2.23-mile loop features roots, rocky terrain, and one larger hill (“OMG”).  Complete 45 loops in 30 hours to earn a stunning finisher buckle (no extra charge). Race winners: First through third place finishers in both male and female categories are  awarded based on most miles completed in 30 hours (not just 100 miles).

 Note: As you achieve 100 miles you receive your  buckle at that point, but that does not win the race, most miles does. The medallions, buckles and swag and awards are exceptional and worth the trip.

One Pacer is allowed per runner:

• Cost of $50 for 12 hours (start time 2:30 am, Sunday or when 60 miles achieved)  
• $25 for 6 Hours (8:30 am to race-end 2:30 pm) 
• Multiple pacer runners can change off, however only ONE Pacer at a time (one charge fits all) 
• They must register and sign the waiver
• Registered pacers have access to hydration, food and bit if swag.
• Pay at pavilion in hours just before 12 hours (Sunday 2:30 am or (60 miles? before 2:30am) or 6 hours (8:30am Sunday) knowing that the goal is within reach
• Pacers must check-in for a Pacer wristband at the pavilion
• Anyone using an unauthorized Pacer WILL BE DISQUALIFIED from the race! No refunds.

Roosevelt Forest Ultras support a diversity of organizations, including the Forest Commission, Veterans Museum, Library and others.  All portions  of the proceeds is much appreciated by the charities.

 Thank you!

• All hydration, H20, GU and ultras-snacks are available all day and night. 
• To maintain the competitive integrity of the event, registration is FINAL understanding that there are absolutely no refunds, bib transfers or race deferrals for any reason CDC/State/Town requirements are strictly applied .
• You must be at least 18 years old or have a Parental/Guardian signed waiver.
• This is limited to 25/50 TBD participants meaning you are not one of 200 to 400 participants, so this is “your personal race for your personal best”. Earbuds with music and hiking poles are permitted, but pleasebe cautious of other runners.
• Run, jog, hike, walk, or crawl, you have up to 30 hours to do your best.  Enjoy the journey!