{"race":{"race_id":196471,"name":"UltraTrax Holiday Valley","last_date":"05\/24\/2026","last_end_date":"05\/24\/2026","next_date":"05\/30\/2027","next_end_date":"05\/30\/2027","is_draft_race":"F","is_private_race":"F","is_registration_open":"T","created":"12\/4\/2025 15:45","last_modified":"9\/29\/2026 12:11","description":"

You\u2019re In. Welcome to UltraTrax Holiday Valley.<\/strong><\/h2>\n


On May 30, 2027, you\u2019ll take on a full day of movement, challenge, and time on the trails at Holiday Valley.<\/p>\n

Your course winds through Holiday Valley\u2019s wooded slopes, quiet glades, forest single-track, and rolling ridgelines. Expect a mix of gentle climbs, flowing trail, and peaceful stretches through the woods that make this one of the most enjoyable mountain courses on the UltraTrax calendar.<\/p>\n

Whether you\u2019re here to walk 7 miles or push all the way to 28, the challenge is yours to define.<\/p>\n

10 hours. One 7-mile loop. Four distances. How far will you go?<\/p>\n

Complete your goal within the 10-hour event window. Want another layer of challenge? Take it on with a 10, 20, or 35 lb. ruck or weighted vest.<\/p>\n

The course will be clearly marked from start to finish, with well-stocked aid stations positioned along the route to keep you fueled and moving.<\/p>\n

Trek Day<\/strong>
Sunday, May 30, 2027
Yodeler Lodge, 6758 Holiday Valley Road, Ellicottville, NY<\/p>\n

The start line is open between 7am-10am and is divided into corrals based on distance. 28 milers get started at 7am, 21 milers at 7:45am, 14 milers at 8:30am, and 7 milers at 9:15am.<\/p>\n

UltraTrax is not a race, but it is a timed endurance event. You\u2019ll have up to 10 hours to complete your chosen distance.<\/p>\n

Move at your pace. Take breaks when you need them. Then keep going.<\/p>\n

Bib Pickup<\/strong><\/p>\n

Your bib may be mailed to you in advance or picked up on event morning.<\/p>\n

Participants registering after May 10, 2027 must pick up their bib in person.<\/p>\n

Taking on the Ruck Challenge?<\/strong>
If you registered for a weighted division, you\u2019ll need to bring your own ruck, backpack, or weighted vest.<\/p>\n

Your pack will be weighed before you begin. Everything in the pack counts toward your required weight except perishable food and drinks.<\/p>\n

What\u2019s Waiting at the Finish<\/strong>
Finishers will receive:<\/p>\n