Beast Of Burden - Summer

Event overview

The Summer Beast of Burden is an ultramarathon held in Lockport, NY. Athletes may enter one of three distances:

• 100 Miler
• 50 Miler
• 25 Miler

Registration closes on Mon, Aug 10.

Course and aid stations

The race starts at Wide Water’s Marina, where runners have access to showers, restrooms and an aid station. The course follows a paved trail for about 1 mile, then crosses the canal via one of Lockport’s historic draw bridges and continues along the Erie Canal Towpath.

A fully stocked aid station appears at about 6 miles, offering shade and refreshments. A third aid station is located after another 5.5 miles in the Village of Middleport, which acts as a turn-around point on the route. Aid stations provide drinks and a selection of food items including Heed, water, coffee, Coke, gels, grilled cheese sandwiches, chicken broth, pizza, pancakes and donuts.

Other notes

There is a Double Beast Discount and a special "Double Beast Buckle" awarded to any 100 mile participant who finishes both the Winter Beast 100 and the Summer Beast 100 in the same calendar year. The event is set along the historic Erie Canal towpath and uses local draw bridges as part of the route. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.