UltraTrax Wachusett

You’re In. Welcome to UltraTrax Wachusett.

Get ready for a full day of movement, challenge, and time on the trails at Wachusett Mountain.

Course Description

Your course winds through Wachusett’s wooded mountain terrain, combining:

• Steady climbs: Prepare for a workout with elevation changes.
• Rocky stretches: Navigate through challenging terrains.
• Ski slopes: Experience the thrill of sprinting down an incline.
• Forest trails: Enjoy the beauty of pine and hardwood forests.

Whether you’re here to walk 7 miles or push all the way to 28, the challenge is yours to define.

Event Details

10 hours. One 7-mile loop. Four distances. How far will you go?

Complete your goal within the 10-hour event window. Want another layer of challenge? Take it on with:

• 10 lb. ruck: Add some weight to your journey.
• 20 lb. ruck: Test your limits with additional resistance.
• 35 lb. ruck: For those seeking a serious challenge.

The course will be clearly marked from start to finish, with:

• Aid stations: Well-stocked stations positioned along the route.
• Support: Staff to keep you fueled and moving.

Trek Day Information

Trek Day will take place at:

• Location: Wachusett Mountain Ski Area
• City: Princeton, Massachusetts

The start line is open between 7am–10am and is divided into:

• 28 milers: Start at 7am
• 21 milers: Start at 7:45am
• 14 milers: Start at 8:30am
• 7 milers: Start at 9:15am

UltraTrax is not a race, but it is a timed endurance event. You’ll have up to 10 hours to complete your chosen distance.

Bib Pickup

Your bib may be:

• Mailed: Sent to you in advance.
• Picked up: On event morning for those registering after the cutoff.

Taking on the Ruck Challenge?

If you registered for a weighted division, bring your own:

• Ruck: Necessary for added weight.
• Backpack: Use it for carrying extra gear.
• Weighted vest: Another option for increased difficulty.

Your pack will be weighed before you begin, and everything in the pack counts toward your required weight except:

• Perishable food: Does not count towards weight.
• Drinks: Also excluded from weight requirements.

What’s Waiting at the Finish

Finishers will receive:

• Custom medal: A Grey Wolf Medal for 28 and 21 milers, Trail Wolf Medal for 14 and 7 milers.
• Event T-shirt: Celebrate your achievement.
• Event patch: A token of your accomplishment.
• Additional swag: For weighted divisions.

After your trek, stick around and enjoy:

• Base Camp atmosphere: Relax and celebrate.
• Food and drinks: Available for purchase.
• Recovery space: Time to refuel and unwind.
• Family and friends: Welcome to join you at Base Camp.

What to Expect at Wachusett

A Mountain Course That Makes You Earn It:

• Seven miles: Challenging terrain with sustained climbing.
• Wooded trails: Experience natural beauty throughout.

New Views Every Loop:

• Dense forest: Experience the New England wilderness.
• Changing elevations: Variety in your surroundings.

A Challenge You Choose:

• Flexibility: Define your success on your own terms.
• Weight options: Add challenge with weighted divisions.

Support Along the Way:

• Well-marked course: Follow clearly defined paths.
• Event staff: Available for assistance throughout the day.

Parking Information

Complimentary parking is available onsite at Wachusett Mountain.

More detailed arrival, parking, course, and event-day information will be sent as Trek Day gets closer.

Move With Purpose

UltraTrax is all about:

• Spending time outside: Enjoy nature as you move.
• Challenging yourself: Go farther than you thought possible.
• Supporting conservation: Proceeds support land conservation.
• Joining a community: Be part of something bigger.

You’re officially part of the pack! We’ll see you at Wachusett.

For more information, visit the race page: UltraTrax Wachusett.