Big Brad Ultras
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Event overview
Big Brad Ultras takes place in Pownal, ME at 528 Hallowell Rd on October 26, 2025. The event offers the following distances:
- 50 Miler - three laps
- 50K - two laps
- 25K - one lap
Registration closes October 19, 2025. There is no same-day registration. All finishers receive a finisher's trophy. All registered entrants receive a race t-shirt; to ensure a preferred size, registration must be completed by September 19, 2025, otherwise a large size will be provided. No refunds or deferrals are offered.
Course and race rules
The course is a 16.5 mile loop composed mainly of Maine singletrack, passing through Bradbury Mountain State Park, over Tryon Mountain, and around Snowman's loop. The route includes hills, rocks, tree roots, about 0.5 mile of paved road, and about 0.25 mile of dirt road. Runners use multiple laps of this loop according to their chosen distance.
The event is described as a "cupless'ish" race; runners should bring a reusable cup for hydration. Any runner finishing in the dark is required to have a headlamp or may be disqualified. A portion of registration fees is donated to the Royal River Conservation Trust. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.