Beginner ultramarathons in United States (East)

Scenic 50K route looping through Andrew Jackson Birthplaces on tranquil country roads, with certified course and serene landscapes spanning two states.

16.5-mile loops through Finger Lakes National Forest, single-track trails, grassy pastures, dirt and paved roads, 1292 feet elevation gain per loop

60k course with 1,600 feet of elevation gain on the varied trails of Red Wing Recreation Area in Lagrangeville, NY

Six-loop 50K on technical, rocky singletrack with roots, foot bridges, over 4,000 feet elevation gain, minimal doubletrack, and frequent aid access

Eight out-and-back segments from a central hub, spanning Vero Beach and Sebastian, with tropical waters, jungles, rugged trails, and 22 bridge crossings

Scenic 31-mile route from Brandenburg's Riverfront Park to downtown Elizabethtown, challenging summer conditions, varied roadways, self-supported format

50K on the scenic West Rim Trail with an early dark start, minimal aid, and a challenging out-and-back route to Bradley Wales

Technical 55K route on the Northville Placid Trail through remote Adirondack wilderness, 3,300 feet of elevation gain, fully self-supported format

Looped cross-country and single track trails with small hills at Mississippi College Choctaw Trails; intense heat and humidity expected

Rugged 50 km route through the southern Massanutten Mountains, tracing the area's industrial heritage near historic Catherine Furnace.

Rolling, shaded 2.6-mile loop with cart paths, wooden bridges, waterfalls, and riverside views at Riverwest Nature Preserve; strict lap cutoffs in summer heat

Scenic Vermont course with 8 miles of road, 23 miles of rugged trails, over 5,000 feet of climbing, and varied landscapes through four towns.

50k course with nearly 6,000 feet of elevation gain, rugged rocky trails, and technical terrain in Coopers Rock State Forest

Looped 5k trail course with intense heat, Last Man Standing and 50K ultramarathon options, capped at 100 runners

Three-day, 75-mile stage race on the SRKG Greenway with 15,500 feet of elevation gain, technical single-track, steep climbs, and lakeside scenery

Figure-eight loops on rugged mountain trails, wildflower fields and dense forests, panoramic coastal views, community gathering at the Mountain Field

Rugged single track and steep climbs in Green Mountain National Forest, with summit views of Lake Dunmore and over 5000 feet of elevation gain

Flat out-and-back course on the Dahlgren Railroad Heritage Trail with dirt, gravel, and pine needle surfaces under continuous tree shade

10-mile singletrack loop through Noon Hill Reservation, diverse terrain and minimal road crossings, near Boston yet set in immersive woodlands

Night-long 100k loop through Talladega Forest on rolling dirt and gravel roads, starting at Frog Pond Overlook, with alternating course direction each year.