Manitou’s Revenge Ultramarathon and Relay is scheduled for June 22, 2013.
It is a 50 mile ultramarathon through the Catskills beginning in Windham, N.Y. on the northern Black Dome Trail and then mostly following the Long Path from Acra Point all the way to downtown Phoenicia, N.Y.
THIS IS NOT LIKE ANY OTHER ULTRA YOU’VE RUN BEFORE!
This is a grueling, gnarly, nasty course with approximately 12,000 ft. of climbing, much of it rocky and precipitous. To be sure, there are some runnable sections, but you will more often find yourself hiking uphill or down, sometimes hand over hand. Expect this course to take you much longer than your average 50 miler. That’s why we are allowing 24 hrs. to complete this monster. Because of its remote and difficult nature, there will of necessity be a limited number of aid stations, 8 or 9, and runners should be prepared to spend up to 3 or 4 hrs between aid stations. You will have to be reasonably self-sufficient. To make matters worse, the course gets progressively more difficult as you go along! And to top it all off, the average runner will have to tackle this hardest terrain in the dark.
So… There must be something that makes this race worthwhile, right???
Yes, the Catskills are truly scenic and wonderful, when you can look up every now and then to sneak a peak, and this will certainly become a memorable experience for anyone who takes on the challenge.
I can’t wait. I have always wanted to run beyond North Lake.
I hiked the Devil’s Path this summer in the same area and I am really psyched about this ultra… thank you so much for putting it together… can’t wait!
Really stoked about this.
can’t wait for this! several escarpments in a row! sweet!
AMAZING.Is it official? Been on my mind since invite. When can I sign up?
Sounds like a great challenge. Will there be transportation
from finish to start? Usually run solo no crew or pacer, although I
doubt I should attempt this one without pacer?
Wondering what route you will take through Palenville to continue on the Long Path?
right onto 23A, over bridge, left onto Malden Ave., right after the Fernwood and right onto and up the Long Path
Thank you for getting this event off the ground — it will no doubt prove to be the hardest 50 miler in the country !
Should i take my site down ? Glad someone is actually making this happen – awesome.
I like Escarpment -> Long -> Devils Path -> End
sounds nasty, sent my app today
I will be there, It looks very scenic!
Is this the first year of this race? Course markings are usually a concern with new races.
Thanks,
Eric Harold
Correct. Most turns and trail intersections will be flagged and the last 14 mi. or so of trail will be flagged as well. Most of the trail is blazed. Plus runners will get a map in their packets.