Connecticut Ultra Traverse (CUT112)
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About the race
The Connecticut Ultra Traverse is a point to point trail running event with two distance options that follow the blue blazes of the New England Trail and adjacent trails in Connecticut.
- 112 mile course following the New England Trail from the MA‑CT border to Long Island Sound in Guilford, CT
- 50 mile course following the Mattabesset and Menuncatuck trails from MUT's End at the Berlin Turnpike to Guilford, CT
The course is not marked except by the blue blazes. Runners must navigate the route and expect open road crossings with normal vehicle traffic. The route passes numerous trail landmarks and preserves including Suffield Mountain, Peak Mountain, Hatchet Hill, Penwood State Park, Heublein Tower, Rattlesnake Mountain, Ragged Mountain, Castle Craig, Chauncey Peak, Powder Ridge, Tri-Mountain State Park, Cockaponset State Forest, East River Preserve, and the Guilford waterfront.
Entrants are expected to provide or arrange their own safety and support. Organizers will provide guidance and planning spreadsheets, but a dedicated crew acting as a rolling aid station is required. Finishing times commonly range between 30 and 45 hours. There are no formal permits for the event; participants may be asked to leave the course if required by landowners or law enforcement.
The event supports the Connecticut Forest and Park Association. Entrants may make a donation to CFPA; donations are nonrefundable. The race director reserves the right to deny or replace entries based on preparedness or conduct. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
