In the end i was able to reestablish my 5 minute lead and pull off a win at the inaugural cayuga trails 50. Trail 50 miler in the finger lakes region of new york. Elizabeth azze i dont really have the heart to delve too deeply into recapping last weekends cayuga trails 50 mile. Treman park and buttermilk falls park loop is a 24. The crowd is made up with a mix of elite andor sponsored athletes that you might have read about in trail running magazines and websites, some of the best of the best came because of the usatf championship course, and yet some local or firsttime ultra distance runners were. With 19 designated campsites and eight cabins, each with outhouses and bearresistant lockers, finding a place to stay isnt a problem, but convincing yourself to leave might be. Beyond the front runners though the real focus is to provide all entrants, regardless of speediness, a chance to run some of the most beautiful trails in our neck of the world. Today, the buckeye trail association is a large, strong body of volunteers who maintain and promote the trail. Held in conjunction with the cayuga trails 50 mile this coming saturday june 4 championship titles, prize money, and spots on the usa ultratrail team up for grabs.
However, scouts may locate and study an historic site near the trail and stage a public event, hike two days and one night along the nearby buckeye trail. The 50 milers run the same course, but go out for a second time, minus an added lollipop section of the course. A newbie trail runner wins cayuga 50mile championship. Agree with others that there are a few wtf moments but when in doubt, follow the peach trail markers and you can do no wrong. The trail itself cannot be used for the historic trails award requirements.
The ultra marathon weaves through the gorges of ithaca in central new york. I had taken advantage of a mild ithaca winter to get in a steady diet of 7090 mile weeks coupled with regular workouts and even a few runs on the trails at treman and. Cayuga trails 50 mile prerace, with part of team mpfrnr. So finally, getting to the start of the race i was feeling like a much improved trail runner. I dont really have the heart to delve too deeply into recapping last weekends cayuga trails 50 mile. In only a few years, and with gracious support from generous sponsors, cayuga trails has become one of the most competitive 50s in the country, a us championship, and one of only a few selection races for the iau. Since cayuga trails is the host race for the usatf 50 mile trail championships finding a pack like this wasnt too hard.
Cayuga trails uses an outback cshape course configuration w a lollipop loop on the far end. Race director ian golden wanted to assemble a contingent of frontrunners to make a competitive 50 mile race in ithaca, ny. Within the first few miles of the cayuga trails 50 miler, runners know. The race takes place on the trails surrounding ithaca, new york and offers up rocky climbs, digger descents, 6,500 feet of vertical gain, thick hardwood forests, waterfalls, views of the finger lakes region, a whopping 11 aid stations, and. The 2019 cayuga trail 50 miles had 99 total finishers. Muddy as all getout but if youre a fan of messy spring time youre in for a treat. There should be no unauthorized cutting of brush or timber. Alone time at the 2017 cayuga trails 50 by ben nephew i was very close to not running cayuga trails 50 this year. All of these groups and individuals are volunteers, except for personnel of the u. From continuous and sometimes steep ebbs and flows, waterfalls cascading through slot gorges, single track to runnable park service trails, creek crossings to historic stone stair cases that test the limits of lower extremities, the cayuga trails 50. Not the same runner who lined up at the start of gorges waterfall in the dark in oregon over 2 months ago. The course was marked very well, and the aid stations were plentiful.
There were 2 big hills each direction, for a total of 8 big climbs in the race. While the heavy rains from the previous days let up on race day, high humidity, light showers, and some mud stuck around, setting the stage for a challenging run. The trail system was built and is being maintained by organizations such as the cayuga trails club and individual and family trail sponsors. If you are looking for a challenging, but beautiful, east coast run, look no further than cayuga trails 50. The first loop was a bit longer due to a lollipop section, so it was more of 2624. It was a beautiful but challenging course, with views of the gorges and waterfalls throughout the course. This was the inaugural running of the cayuga trails 50 mile in ithaca, new york and the surrounding gorges. Usatf 50mile trail national usatf championship usa. My plan going into the race was just to find a pack towards the front that didnt feel like suicide pace to run with and see what happens.
Just about a mile up the trail from aid station 3 at buttermilk on the gorge trail. Considered one of the most beautiful foot trails in the ithaca area, the cayuga trail provides the opportunity to follow fall creek gorge from the cornell campus to the town of dryden. Jun 08, 20 this was the inaugural running of the cayuga trails 50 mile in ithaca, new york and the surrounding gorges. While i would love the strava glory of 100plus mile weeks, i think id be frequenting the elliptical or stressfracture boot in a few short weeks. From there it ascends the buttermilk gorge trail on its way back to the start. I started at the monkey run parking area and it made a perfect 9 miler. Jun 16, 2014 written by amy rusiecki i ran the cayuga trails 50 mile in ithaca ny, which was also serving as the 2014 us 50 mile championship. The delicious cayuga trails 50m of ithaca, ny usatf 50mile. Welcome to the cayuga trails 50, a red newt racing event and host to the usatf 50 mile trail national championship. The day dawned cool, but with hints of pending rain throughout most of the day, creating high humidity conditions.
Treman park and buttermilk falls park loop new york. The trail offers a number of activity options and is accessible yearround. Welcome to the cayuga trails 50 and marathon, presented by atayne. Thanks to the hard work of rd ian golden there was a very generous prize purse that will help sandi and i pay rent in colorado, train at a higher level, and purchase more healthy food. A finishers award and access to additional and awesomely functional 100% recycled. A gander at these photos should dispel any doubts about why. Pringles, lays, and even fishflavored potato chips in new zealand had hit my lips midway through ultra trail races before, but this terra chip consumption at a 20something mile aid station during the inaugural cayuga trails 50 in ithaca, ny really. I have been to well organized races and complete fails. Ithacas cayuga trails 50 will host 2014 usatf 50 mile national championship. I started officially training for my second 50 miler in the depths of this past winter. But dont stressthe primary goal in your first 50miler should. It is always a busy time of year, transitioning between the academic year and the summer research season, and i tend to have a pattern of running a race for 45 years and then moving on to try another event at that time of year. I chalked it up to a bad patch and took an extra gu, but within a mile phil. Alone time at the 2017 cayuga trails 50 by ben nephew.
Climb from sprucebirch forest to tundra on the 38mile resurrection pass trail. Cayuga trails 50 miles ithaca, ny june 3, 2017 results data courtesy of. You cant help but notice the breathtaking scenery throughout this course. Treman and buttermilk falls state parks just outside the city of ithaca, ny. Finish your first thruhike on these 50mile trails backpacker. If you have been curious about taking the leap from 26. The trail is primarily used for hiking and running and is best used from april until october.
I just got home from a workout on virgil mountain former home of the virgil crest ultras r. We would like to show you a description here but the site wont allow us. The cayuga trails 50 race roster is different than most races i go to. This was my fourth time running the cayugatrails 50 mile in the races. The cayuga trails 50 course that is a different story.
The 2018 cayuga trail 50 miles had 121 total finishers. The delicious cayuga trails 50m of ithaca, ny usatf 50. Best running trails near ithaca, new york alltrails. Gorges trails at cayuga usatf 50 mile trail race report life is pain highness, anyone who says differently is selling something. Offered is a beautiful and challenging course staged in one of the finest small cities in the country, ithaca, new york. She has shown the ability to run well on the cayuga trails course, and she is a likely candidate to pick up the pieces if amanda falters for any reason. The buildup to my third usatf national championship ra. Tying together some of the most beautiful park trails anywhere, its truly a destination race. The cayuga trails 50 came onto the scene quickly at the inaugural race last year with the announcement of a good amount of prize money and a slew of sponsors and backers. The race was very well organized from start to finish.
Detach and send the report below to your local council service center. She has more experience now and she will definitely be competing for a podium spot. Since cayuga trails is the host race for the usatf 50 mile trail. Cayuga trail, sierra clubtc3 outings clubdryden sections, interloken trail, art kopp trail section, caroline section, seneca lake section, connecticut hill section, danby section box 5 guide to trails of the finger lakes region 1964, 1967, 1971, 1983, 1993. I really missed trail running during the last 4 weeks of my plan, but did some working out in the form of a 5k with my son and some tough endurance elliptical workouts. Plus there isnt much to tell, so ill keep this post brief.
It is not worn on the uniform, but may be attached to equipment, jackets, backpacks, patch vests or blankets, etc. The patch shown at the top of the page is the current version. The 50 miler award is available as a cloth or leather patch or a decal. Twice the elevation of any of the 50 s ive done before with so. The old version, still in widespread use is shown below. Four hundred runners traversing a double outandback turns numerous soft patches into ankledeep, shoesucking mud pits. Jun 19, 2016 2 thoughts on my first 50 miler cayuga trail 50 add yours.
Held in conjunction with the cayuga trails 50 mile this coming saturday june 4 championship titles, prize money, and spots on the usa ultra trail team up for grabs. In only a few years, and with gracious support from generous sponsors, cayuga trails has become one of the more competitive 50s in the country and for years served as the us championship. I was unopposed in my age group for the national championship. The hope was to be in top form for a midyear peak before taking a short break and moving on to big fall goals.
Cayuga trails usatf 50 mile trail running championship. Jun, 2016 activesteve heads south of the border to ithaca, ny to tackle the usa track and field 50 mile trail chamionship race, the cayuga trails 50. That is the excitement for me and what keeps me going. Ithaca, new york on saturday, june 1 the usatf 50 mile trail championships were held on the cayuga trails through the john h. Treman state park 105 enfield falls rd ithaca, ny, 14850 timeline. Cayuga trails 50 ny, usa may 30 2020 ahotu marathons. This ride involves two different rail trails that intersect in the shape of a cross. As soon as the vegetableoilsaltbeet combo hit my taste buds i felt more in equilibrium. Gorges trails at cayuga usatf 50 mile trail race report. Cayuga trails 105 enfield falls rd ithaca, ny 50 miler, 50k. Within the first few miles of the cayuga trails 50 miler, runners know exactly what they are in for. Good luck to him and well find out what he thinks of ultras after surviving it.
While the heavy rains from the previous days let up on race day, high humidity, light showers, and some mud stuck around, setting the stage for a challenging run through ithacas famed gorges. Cayuga trails is a 50 and marathon run in ithaca, ny. Cayuga trails 50 the highs outweigh the lows laura. Beyond the front runners though the real focus is to provide all entrants, regardless of speediness, a chance to run some of the most beautiful trails in our.
Jun 14, 20 also, gary is running his first 50 miler tonight just started at 7pm eastern time. A cold brew, a loud stomach roches coaching and holmens athleticism all came together at the cayuga trails 50 miler. In only a few years, and with gracious support from generous sponsors, cayuga trails has become one of the more competitive 50 s in the country and for years served as the us championship. In only a few years, and with gracious support from generous sponsors, cayuga trails has become one of the most competitive 50s in the country, a us championship, and one of only a few selection races for the iau world trail. Activesteve heads south of the border to ithaca, ny to tackle the usa track and field 50 mile trail chamionship race, the cayuga trails 50. My favorite race every year is the cayuga trails 50 mile trail race. A video i created for red newt racing of the cayuga trails 50. Cayuga trails 50 mile championships ithaca, ny june 1, 2014.
Entrants will get to run a beautiful course supported by amazing volunteers, postrace food from fitnell catering, beer from ithaca beer while quantities last, postrace medal from elevation culture, and either a custom retro cap or arm sleeves. Coming off of lake sonoma 50 in early april, i had 8 weeks to put in a good training block for cayuga trails 50, which served as this years us 50 mile trail championships. Two weeks prior i had set a major pr in the 50 mile on trails and although the trails were in no comparison to cayuga, i was feeling confident. Under great conditions, a strong contingent of racers. Fountain hills, az mcdowell mountain frenzy trail runs.
Us 50 mile trail champs cayuga trails 50 race report. Unit or tour leader must then file the 50 miler award application with the local council service center. The cayuga trails 50 is a spankinnew 50 mile ultramarathon scheduled for june 8, 20. Vargo, canaday and diboun have all raced this 50 miler vargo won it in 2014, as did canaday in 20 and both canaday and diboun used to call gorges ithaca home. I surprised myself, only a few weeks after massanutten mountain trails 100, with. I am 37 miles into the cayuga trails 50 miler, running a downhill with two other competitors, laughing, and quoting the princess bride. On saturday, june 4, the usatf 50 mile trail championships will be held in ithaca, new york. This was my fourth time running the cayugatrails 50 mile in the races fiveyear existence. I am sure there is still a lot i missed but it was definitely a day where i felt lucky to be out there doing what i love in a magical place. Be prepared for lots of elevation gain, from long stone staircases to steep hills. In only a few years, and with gracious support from generous sponsors, cayuga trails has become one of the most competitive 50 s in the country, a us championship, and one of only a few selection races for the iau world trail team.
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