Forgotten Forest 9-Hour Ultra

Welcome to the gateway of Connecticut Trail Running and the Forgotten Forest 9-Hour Ultra Trail Race. It is a great race for spring training and for the Centurion 33 hour in June! Do as many miles or hours, as you wish, over single and double track with typical New England trails of roots, rocks and rolling hills. 

The course will be an irregular loop of 2.2 miles with an elevation each loop of 131 feet over a few rolling hills. Course markings will consist of yellow signs with black arrows and smaller tree markings so there is no getting loss. Happy trails and safe travels. Tell a friend and make a day of it. 

• Roosevelt Forest is located at GPS address of 700 Peters Lane, Stratford, CT
• Bib and Packet Pickup starts at 7 am at the pavilion.
• Race start is 8:30 am. 
• You will have a "chip" bib to track your miles as you go by the pavilion (start/finish) every loop. 
• The pavilion is the single aid station.
• Pizza about noontime.Excellent ultra hydration and foods, including 5 different pizza choices about noon, like pickle pizza. Also, some excellent SWAG!
• Park "comfortably" close since the parking lot is small, also larger vehicles to the side lot, (no RV's). 

Podium awards are for n(fastest)most miles achieved by race end (5:30 pm), Podium is 1st place overall to 5th place overall and anyone doing over 4 hours will receive a Forgotten Forest Ultra Medallion.

Pacers are allowed after 4 hours. They  must sign a waiver and get a wristband at the pavilion before pacing. In this race there is no charge for a Pacer. Pacers and Crew can volunteer during down time for volunteer credits for other races.  

Numerous diversified charities receive some support from Forgotten Forest Ultras: Forest Commission, Veterans Museum, and Library, etc.  

• To maintain the competitive integrity of the event, registration is final. Please understand 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 event is limited to 25 participants meaning you are not one of 200 to 400 participants (later invitations, only, so this is “your personal race for your personal best”.  
• Run, jog, hike, walk, or crawl, you have up to 9 hours to do your best!