Beast Of Burden - Summer

Beast of Burden - Summer

Beast of Burden - Summer is an ultramarathon event in Lockport, NY held along the historic Erie Canal towpath. It offers multiple race distances and uses a combination of paved trail and canal-side towpath.

• 100 Miler
• 50 Miler
• 25 Miler

Runners start at Wide Water's Marina, where showers, restrooms and a fully stocked aid station are available. The course follows a paved trail for about one mile, crosses the canal on one of Lockport's historic draw bridges, and continues along the Erie Canal Towpath.

A second fully stocked aid station is located roughly six miles from the start, with a shaded area nearby. The route continues about 5.5 miles to the Village of Middleport, where a third aid station and the turn-around point are located. Aid stations are staffed by volunteers and provide a range of drinks and foods, including Heed, water, coffee, Coke, gels, grilled cheese sandwiches, chicken broth, pizza, pancakes, donuts and other items.

For 100 mile participants, the event offers a "Double Beast Buckle" for those who complete both the Winter Beast 100 and the Summer Beast 100 in the same calendar year. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.