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Beast Of Burden - Summer

Lockport, United States • 9 Aug 2025

The Beast of Burden - Summer is an ultra-distance running event held in Lockport, NY, featuring 25, 50, and 100-mile race options. Set along the historic Erie Canal Towpath, the course begins at Wide Water’s Marina, offering amenities like showers, restrooms, and a fully stocked aid station. Runners traverse a paved trail, cross a historic drawbridge, and follow the scenic towpath with aid stations approximately every 5-6 miles, providing a variety of food and drinks. Known for its supportive volunteers and challenging distances, the event also offers a special "Double Beast Buckle" for completing both the Winter and Summer 100-mile races in the same year. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United States New York Lockport

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100 mi
100 Miler
50 mi
50 Miler
25 mi
25 Miler
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