Howdy trail runners! Welcome back to the 2024 edition of The Clinton Trail Running Ultras! This year we will be hosting two events, a 30-miler which starts at 7am, and a 10-miler starts at 8am. No chip timing this year so show up on time!

Shirt deadline is March 3 - if you aren’t registered by then, there is no guarantee of getting a race sweatshirt.

We are part of the 50K MashUp. All 50K Mashup runners will receive a special recognition item at packet pickup.

Course

Three loops of 10 mile trail through forest, hills, and meadows at Clinton Lake State Recreation Area. Almost all single-track trail except for small section on road & bridge that connects two sides of the trail loop around the lake. About 1500 feet of elevation gain per loop. This is a challenging scenic trail. Two fully stocked aid stations on each loop. Kick off your spring racing season on our beautiful trail!

2023: All 30 mile runners will run washing machine style - in the same direction - short side first! 10 mile runners will run the short side first and be required to yield to the ultra runners.


Schedule and time limits: Packet pickup race morning starting at 6:15 for 30 milers and 7:15 for 10 milers. You should plan to start your 3rd loop by 12:15. You must stay ahead of the sweep!

There will be weather-appropriate post race food, so plan to join us for the best part of the race - the afterparty!

No Cups, No Pacers and No Early Starts!

No Cups: you are encouraged to carry a handheld bottle or carry a collapsable cup or flask for liquid fueling at our two aid stations. There are a variety of options out there and most cost less than $10, including shipping. This is to reduce the amount of trash created!

No Pacers: It's only 30 miles. You'll make new friends to run with.


No Early Starts: This is due to misuse of early starts in the past, as well as a desire to make sure the faster runners are not endangering themselves or others when passing people early in the race. We never turn off the clock until the last runner has crossed the finish line!