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Big Brad Ultras

Name: Big Brad Ultras
Start: 2025-10-26
End: 2025-10-26
Location: Pownal

Pownal, United States • 26 Oct 2025

The Big Brad Ultras is a challenging trail running event held in Pownal, Maine, featuring multiple race distances: 50 Miler, 50K, and 25K. Participants will navigate a scenic 16.5-mile loop through Bradbury Mountain State Park, including rugged terrain with hills, rocks, roots, and scenic vistas, especially during peak fall foliage. The event emphasizes sustainability with a cupless policy and encourages the use of reusable cups. Runners complete either one, two, or three laps depending on their chosen race, with all finishers receiving a trophy and race t-shirt. The event supports conservation efforts through donations to the Royal River Conservation Trust. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United States Maine Pownal

Race information

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50 mi

50 Miler

50 km

50k

25 km

25k

Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

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