Cape Cod Race Against the Tide 50 miler
Cape Cod
An awe-inspiring and challenging Self-Supported Cape Cod Ultra Run that forces runners to race against the tides
Trail Running Severe
- Distance
- 88 km
- Ascent
- 638 m
- Descent
- 632 m
- Duration
- 1 day +
- Low Point
- -1 m
- High Point
- 49 m
- Gradient
- 3˚
This run is Cape Cod's most challenging point-to-point 50+ miler due to the natural cut-off times that the tides of Cape Cod set for any runner bold enough to attempt. The trail will be under 5 ft of water at two points 40 miles apart. First is the mile-long section of PTown breakwater, and second is the Brewster's Flats section (First Landing beach).
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Description
The route takes you to the most beautiful protected and pristine landmarks Cape Cod offers, including The expansive coastline and dunes of the National Seashore Park, magnificent Nickerson park kettle ponds, and Brewster tidal flats. There is also bathroom and water infrastructure along the run. Check your tide charts before leaving, and choose your shoes carefully!
Difficulty
Severe
Low Exposure
The path is on completely flat land and potential injury is limited to falling over.
Remoteness
Close to help in case of emergency.