Midstate Massive Ultra Trail
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Midstate Massive Ultra Trail
The Midstate Massive Ultra Trail is a point-to-point trail running event along the Midstate Trail in Massachusetts held during peak autumn. It offers three distance options and runs over a mix of trail, dirt road, and paved road with substantial elevation gain.
- 100 Mile : Windblown Camping, New Ipswich NH to DCR Douglas State Forest MA
- 50 Mile : DCR Rutland State Park, Rutland MA to DCR Douglas State Forest MA
- 50 Kilometer : DCR Howe State Park, Spencer MA to DCR Douglas State Forest MA
The course is certified by the International Trail Running Association. The 100 mile and 50 mile events are UTMB Index races and the event is sanctioned by USA Track and Field. Typical surface breakdown and elevation gain: the 100 mile course has roughly 78 miles of trail/dirt and 22 miles paved with about 13,615 ft of gain; the 50 mile course is about 35 miles trail/dirt and 15 miles paved with about 5,395 ft gain; the 50K has roughly 18 miles trail/dirt and 12 miles paved with about 3,332 ft gain.
Support includes staffed aid stations with food, water, and medical personnel; all aid stations are cupless. Pacers are allowed after the 50-mile point (maximum two) and must register and complete safety checks. Crew access is restricted to specified aid stations; no crews are allowed after Aid Station 13. Field limits and registration phases apply; registration opens December 1, 2026. The event has a no refund policy with limited deferral options for injury. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
