Sheltowee Trace Ultras formerly Big Turtle 50 Miler
Apr 27, 2024 at 7:00 AM
Sheltowee Trace Ultras formerly Big Turtle 50 Miler
Moorehead KY, 40351
USA
Entry Fee $45
(Lowest or Early Registration)
Entry Fee 2 $140
(Highest or Late Registration)
Prize Money: no
Distance(s):
- 10M
- 50K
- 50M
Type: Ultra
Participant Limit: 500
Course Map: Download Map
Starting Elevation: 736
High Point: 1392
Percent of the course on un-paved trails: 60%
First Year of the Event: 2017
Men's Record: 7:53:25
Women's Record: 10:09:16
Description:
GENERAL INFO
Morehead, Kentucky is now Kentucky’s go-to spot for trail running with the Big Turtle 50 Miler! The Big Turtle is a fun and challenging trail running event that follows the northern section of the Sheltowee Trace National Recreation Trail. Why Big Turtle? Well, back in the day the Shawnee gave Daniel Boone the nickname “Sheltowee” which means “Big Turtle.”
The race is an out and back course that runs from beautiful downtown Morehead to the northern terminus of the Sheltowee Trace and back. 50K-ers and 10 Milers turn back sooner.
This race will give you a little bit of everything: rolling meadows, steep climbs and descents, rugged terrain, creek crossings, fast forest roads, and amazing spring views of the surrounding foothills. The Big Turtle is a challenge that only a select few have been able to conquer. Sign up today to test yourself at one of the biggest trail races in Kentucky.
50K
Start Time: 7:00am
Cut-Off: 7:00pm (12 hours)
10 MILER
Start Time: 9:00am
Cut-Off: 2:00pm (5 hours)
50 MILER
Start Time: 7:00am
Cut Off: 10:00pm (15 hours)
Map
Past Event Dates
Held on Apr 27, 2024
Held on Apr 22, 2023
Held on Apr 23, 2022
Held on Apr 24, 2021
Held on Apr 25, 2020
Held on Apr 27, 2019
Held on Apr 21, 2018
Held on Apr 29, 2017