2022 Ultra Support

Aid Stations
Course Map
Cutoff Times
Drop Bags
Entrants List
Food, Drink & First Aid
Race Day Check-In
Support Vehicle Guidelines
USATF Membership and Sign-Up

Optional before-and-after race weights: We will have a scale available before and after the race for optional pre and post race weights.

Aid Stations

Aid stations for the 50 miler are located at 11 preset points along the course - see map. Aid stations for the 50K race are located at 7 preset points. Aid stations are designated on the map by a circled "T#" (for "transition") and on the course by ULTRA FEED ZONE signs. For a list of stocked items, see "Food, Drink & First Aid" below. All aid stations are staffed by race officials with radio communication links to emergency medical staff and the race directors.

Course Map

See the course map pages on this site. This year's race will be run in the "original" course direction (counterclockwise, CCW). A Race Handbook containing a course map, race rules and regulations, and detailed course description will be provided to each registered runner.

Cutoff Times

Runners have an 12-hour time window in which to finish. The race begins at 7 a.m. and the course closes at 7 p.m. Runners should have reached Transition Zone #7 (about 30 miles) by 2:15 p.m.; Transition Zone #9 (about 39.5 miles) by 4:30 p.m.; and Transition Zone #11 (about 46 miles) by 6:00 p.m. Runners arriving at these points after these times will be required to stop their run at that point.

Drop Bags - 2022

50 Mile runners have access to 11 aid stations. Drop bags for the 50 Mile race will be accepted for Aid Stations 1, 3, 5, 7, 9, 10, and 11. 50K runners have access to 7 aid stations. Drop bags for the 50K race will be accepted for Aid Stations 1, 3, 11 50K, and 1. PLEASE PLAN TO BRING THEM TO TOFTREES RESORT ON SATURDAY BETWEEN 5PM AND 8PM TO AVOID CONGESTION ON RACE MORNING. EMERGENCY ONLY ON SUNDAY, BETWEEN 5:30 AND 6:15 A.M.

Runners have the option of using drop bags for support. Prepare your drop bags carefully. On each bag, clearly and legibly print your name and the Aid Station Number

Entrants List

An Entrants List will be posted on the Roster of Participants page and updated regularly and after ultramarathon registration closes.

Food, Drink & First Aid - 2022

The following food items will be available at the aid stations. 

First Aid items include Band-aids and tape, aspirin, Tylenol and/or Advil, Rolaids, Vaseline.

   TZ1   TZ2   TZ3   TZ4   TZ5   TZ6   TZ7   TZ8   TZ9   TZ10 TZ11
HEED Beverage * * * * * * * * * * *
Endurolyte capsules * * * * * * * * * * *
Water * * * * * * * * * * *
M&Ms * * * * * * * * * * *
De-fizzed Coke * * * * * * * * * * *
Pretzels *   * * * * * * * * *
Cookies   * * * * * * * * * *
Granola Bars   * * * * * * * * * *
Bananas   *   *   * * * * * *
Potato Chips   *   *   * * * * * *
Potatoes       *   * * * * * *
Hammer Gels *   *  * *  * *  * * * * *
PBJ Sandwiches           * * * * * *

Heed Beverage mixed approximately 32 scoops / 5 gal (~5 cal / oz)

Race Day Check-In

Be sure to handle your vehicle and driver registration, packet pickup, and drop bags on Saturday. On race day, ultra participants should check in at the Tussey Mountain Fun Center Building (on right side of road) between 5:45-6:30 a.m.

Support Vehicle Guidelines

Each ultra runner may have one support vehicle. Support vehicles must adhere to all applicable guidelines in the Race Handbook. No vehicles 6'6" or wider, or longer than 19'. No motor homes, buses or limos are allowed on the course. Vehicles must not follow or lead runners on the course. Ultra runners must register their support vehicles, either Saturday (at the Toftrees Resort, 5-8 p.m.) or Sunday between 5:45-6:30 a.m. The driver must provide a valid driver's license at the time of vehicle registration. If other passengers will share the driving, their driver's licenses must also be presented. No one may drive on the course without a valid driver's license. Any vehicles not used during the event must be parked in the gravel parking lot across from the go-kart area and pavilion trail. Tussey mOUnTaiNBACK is not responsible for vehicles or personal belongings. Vehicles traveling anywhere on the course must travel at safe speeds for the topography and no faster than 35 mph. When driving in the vicinity of runners, vehicles must slow to 10 mph.

USATF Membership and Sign-Up

The race is not hosting the USA 50 Mile Road Championships in 2022. All ultra participants will be eligible for the race cash purse. (Visit the Awards page for more details.)