Chautauqua Ultras was an idea thought of by the Race
Director, a fellow runner who has completed several ultras himself. The thought
was to create an event for runners who have contemplated completing an ultra
but may have been intimidated by the fact most are very technical and the
course can be very remote. This event is run within the village limits and
includes sections of both trail and road portions. The course is essentially a
5 mile loop where the runner is never very far from help if needed. The course
is relatively flat and the elevation gain and loss is approximately 80 feet per
loop.
There will be one fully stocked and manned aide station with
the usual food and hydration products and an additional unstaffed station on
the course with water only. If you require something particular to meet your
needs please let the Race Director know before race day and we will attempt to
supply it for you.
This is a family and crew friendly event. The Start/Finish
line is located at the Carlson Community Center in the Mayville Lakeside
Park . In the event of
inclement weather crew and family can wait inside for their runner. Also due to
the nature of the course there are multiple areas along the road portion where
family and crew can see you. Aide however can only be given at either one of
the aide stations. We ask that crew and family meeting you on the course be
mindful of the village residents and park accordingly. Please see the rules
section for further explanation. It is also encouraged if the runner would like
to family or friends to finish the race with them, they may meet the runner
approximately a quarter mile from the finish line and complete it with the
runner as long as it does not impede other runners.
The race is being supported by the Mayville Fire Department. All proceeds will go to the Southwestern New York Chapter of
the American Red Cross Disaster Services Fund. All money donated will stay
local to assist the victims of local disasters either natural or man made.