Baker Trail UltraChallenge: Training Run #1
- https://rachelcarsontrails.org/events/2022/baker-ultra-trainingrun-1-2025
- Baker Trail UltraChallenge: Training Run #1
- 2025-07-18T07:00:00-04:00
- 2025-07-18T12:00:00-04:00
- Join us for 18 miles (and lots of climbing) on the Baker Trail!
- WhenJul 18, 2025 from 07:00 AM to 12:00 PM (America/New_York / UTC-400)
- WhereGarrets Run Road
- Contact NameAmy Nelson
- Contact Phone412-298-8037
- Add event to calendariCal
Saturday, August 23, is the Baker Trail UltraChallenge, a 50-mile race that can be tackled solo or as part of a relay team. Whether you're registered for the race or just thinking about it, join us on Friday, July 18, for an all-paces training run. We’ll cover the first 17.5 miles of this year’s course to help you fine-tune your hydration and nutrition strategies plus familiarize you with the course. This event is free and open to the public.
The training run is 17.5-mile point-to-point run. Logistics are as follows:
- Date: Sunday, July 18th
- Meet-up location: Garrets Run Road, click here for directions.
- Meet-up time: 7:30 a.m.
- We will leave a couple of cars at the above-listed location and carpool to the starting point, Coal Bank Rd, click here for directions. The run will start at 8:00 a.m.
You must RSVP to attend.
The aid station chart on the Participant Page shows our starting point as "Godfrey" and our finish point as "Garrets Run Rd." Also on this page you'll find details regarding the course (dirt road vs. trail) and elevation information (some steep climbs!) Get to know this page! Lots of good information here!
Questions? E-mail Amy Nelson (Amy.NLSN@yahoo.com)
Training Run #2 on Sunday, July 20th. Details coming soon.
Training Run #3 on Saturday, July 26th. Details coming soon.