Catamount Ultra

Catamount Ultra - June 20, 2026

Catamount Ultra takes place at the Trapp Family Lodge in Stowe, VT. The event offers two trail distances and has a participant capacity of 600. All participants will be asked to purchase a day use trail pass from the Trapp Family Lodge Outdoor Center.

Distances

• 25k
• 50k (two laps of the 25k)

Course and on-course services

The 25k course is primarily wide, hard-packed dirt trail that passes highland pastures and hardwood forest and circumnavigates the Trapp Family Lodge multi-use trail system at the foot of Mount Mansfield. Each 25k loop contains approximately 2,500 ft of elevation gain and 2,500 ft of loss, for about 5,000 ft gain and 5,000 ft loss total on the 50k. The course includes three aid stations located at miles 4.6, 9.4, and the start/finish area; 25k runners have access to two on-course stations. The race is cup-free. A designated area at the start/finish will hold drop bags for 50k runners. Basic first aid supplies will be available at aid stations and volunteer first aid caregivers will be at the start/finish.

Registration, fees and prizes

Base entry fees are $135 for the 50k and $115 for the 25k, with higher rates after April 30 and on race day. The event adds Ultrasignup registration fees and Vermont use tax. Refunds are available less a $25 service fee if requested by May 15; no refunds after May 15. Prizes will be awarded to the top three overall male and female finishers in each distance; no cash prizes are planned. Packet pickup is scheduled at the Von Trapp Brewery Bierhall prior to race day. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.