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Mont Tremblant June 27 th 2009                                   Version Francaise
( registration opens on March 1st 2009)

If you Thought that JAY was TOUGH, you are in for a SURPRISE!


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5 KM RACE:

Race course 5km, download

Description, Coming soon

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10 KM RACE:

Race course 10km, download

Description, Coming soon

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Starting at Place des Voyageur at the base of the pedestrian village, the group will go up Rue des Ramparts to Place St-Bernard. There, you will proceed back down to reach the multi-use trail over a distance of about 500 meters, leading to a beautiful single-track trail. The next two kilometers wind in and out of the woods towards the Versant Soleil. Once passed the water reservoir of the Versant Soleil, you will find yourself on a 4-wheeler trail called the Nord-Sud Trail up to Aid Station  #1, located six kilometers after the start.

At that point you have to climb 1,000 feet. You then proceed for about 200 meters on the same Nord-Sud trail to enter the timber cross-country ski trail, leading back down to the road, therefore descending 1,000 feet. This next section covers 4.5 km to Chemin Duplessis.

A sharp left turn on the road brings you to a small fisherman trail leading you down to the bank of the river. There, you will follow an old beaver trail to reach the pump house Mont-Tremblant uses to make artificial snow in winter. You then climb back up to the road, take a right turn for about 300 meters, re-entering the woods on your right to initiate the four-kilometer water/swamp section that brings you to Aid Station # 2, on the Beauchemin ski trail. This is an observation and gathering spot for spectators, easily accessible via the North Side parking lot.

 

This is where you will be allowed to have a drop-off bag. . As you leave Station #2, it will be mandatory for you to have your hydration system with you, a strategic decision since you will have to climb and descend the entire mountain. If your feet are tender here, they will be destroyed later. A dry pair of socks and running shoes might save the day, since you will NOT come across any other official water section after this one.

 

Aid station # 2( 2/5)   (Km 14.5)

 

Cutoff after 3 hours

Drop-off bag: Your drop-off bag should be considered an extension of your comfort zone. We will provide you with a  garbage bag showing your bib number on it. We will carry it to the aid station and bring it back to the finish line for you.  Some use it, some don’t. In this race, I think that having some extra food and dry clothes, including a wind breaker, might be a smart choice in case the weather is not so good that day.

 

A dedicated spot will be available at the start to leave your bag for us to carry.

 

You will then travel to aid station # 3 (6)( km 18)

 

It will be imperative to fill up on water and food at this aid station as the distance to the next station will be of rugged and steep trails. This is the most critical aid station. The race actually starts at this point.

 

 

You will then start going downhill, make a turn to the right, then ascend 1,000 feet over the next km or so to the summit of Johansen Peak. 

 

Station # 4(7/9)(22.5)

 

It is not a formal aid station that you will find at this peak. However, a medic will be sitting at the top of the Johansen Peak in case you need him. No water or food at this aid station)

 

At the summit of the Johansen Peak, you will run the ridge line over the next three kilometers. The ride is up and down between 900 and 935 meters. You will generally go downhill to an open area at the top of the Edge Chairlift. From there, you will reenter the woods to run towards the summit (another beautiful section for the next 1.5 km). You can actually see where you are heading from here.

 

Once you get out of the trail, you will find yourself slightly lower than the actual summit. You will therefore have to climb back up a bit to reach aid station # 5 (4/10)(Km 27 ).

 

This is your only other point to bail out if you decide to DNF. However the next 5km down the mountain via an old Mountain bike trail is absolutely worth the effort.

 

Yup you guess it, it’s over 30km ½ marathon. Time to relax and have fun for a long day in the woods


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Starting at Place des Voyageur at the base of the pedestrian village, the group will go up Rue des Ramparts to Place St-Bernard. There, you will proceed back down to reach the multi-use trail over a distance of about 500 meters, leading to a beautiful single-track trail. The next two kilometers wind in and out of the woods towards the Versant Soleil. Once passed the water reservoir of the Versant Soleil, you will find yourself on a 4-wheeler trail called the Nord-Sud Trail up to Aid Station  #1, located six kilometers after the start.

At that point you have to climb 1,000 feet. You then proceed for about 200 meters on the same Nord-Sud trail to enter the timber cross-country ski trail, leading back down to the road, therefore descending 1,000 feet. This next section covers 4.5 km to Chemin Duplessis.

A sharp left turn on the road brings you to a small fisherman trail leading you down to the bank of the river. There, you will follow an old beaver trail to reach the pump house Mont-Tremblant uses to make artificial snow in winter. You then climb back up to the road, take a right turn for about 300 meters, re-entering the woods on your right to initiate the four-kilometer water/swamp section that brings you to Aid Station # 2, on the Beauchemin ski trail. This is an observation and gathering spot for spectators, easily accessible via the North Side parking lot.

 

This is where you will be allowed to have a drop-off bag. You can now take a break, change, then keep going.  You can choose to pick your camelback now or later, since you will be coming back here. This aid station also presents itself later as Aid Station # 5, once you’ve climbed the mountain and come back down. As you leave Station #5, it will be mandatory for you to have your hydration system with you, a strategic decision since you will have to climb and descend the entire mountain. If your feet are tender here, they will be destroyed later. A dry pair of socks and running shoes might save the day, since you will NOT come across any other official water section after this one.

 

Aid station # 2   (Km 14.5)

Cutoff after 3 hours

 

Drop-off bag, 1st time: Your drop-off bag should be considered an extension of your comfort zone. We will provide you with a white garbage bag showing your bib number on it. We will carry it to the aid station and bring it back to the finish line for you.  Some use it, some don’t. In this race, I think that having some extra food and dry clothes, including a wind breaker, might be a smart choice in case the weather is not so good that day.

 

A dedicated spot will be available at the start to leave your bag for us to carry.

 

After the aid station, you will go down towards the parking lot and reach the base of the Nord-Sud trail again, heading back towards your first aid station that now serves as aid station # 3 (km 19). You will climb again 1,000 feet to get there. Once you get to this station, you will head up towards the summit of Mont-Tremblant by calling on a “mix” of trails: the Grand Nord trail, the timber/ canyon section, then the Grand Brûlé trail. When you reach the top, you see aid station # 4. This is a VERY rugged  and primitive trail, and the canyon section exudes a surreal feeling.

 

Aid station # 4  Cut-off after 5 hours

(Km 22.00) and…

 

OPTION #1: Short course - 27km

 

Aid station # 4 will also allow racers to call it quits if they believe for some reason that they have had enough. If so, you will be allowed to go directly to the finish line using the Grand Brûlé trail down the mountain. If you decide to do so at any time before the cut-off, we will nevertheless give you an unofficial time as opposed to a DNF. The reason for this is to encourage racers to sign up for the 50km race, yet still allow them to be timed for a shorter distance if they choose to abort the race.

 

However, in order to have this option #1 available to you, you will still have to make the cut-off time of 5 hours after the start.

 

Once at the summit, you will descend 2,000 feet back towards aid station # 2, now standing in as aid station #5, by using a string of 4-wheeler and ski trails.

 

Aid Station #5:  Mandatory Camelback, water bottle or Fuel Belt (km 26)

Cutoff time 6 hours

 

Drop-off bag access, 2nd time

As you will be coming back here for a second time prior to climbing the mountain again from another direction, extra fuel and goodies might be smart things to have.

 

Leaving aid station # 5, you will cross a suspended bridge that we built especially for you so that you don’t get your feet wet right after changing… From there, it is a 3.5km climb to aid station # 6.( km 29.0) This is a beautiful trail with a lot of history. As you progress, you will notice large steel cables bulging out of the earth. Those are the cables used 40 years ago to bring skiers to the North Side summit.

 

Cut-off aid station # 6 – 7 hours after the start

 

It will be imperative to fill up on water and food at this aid station as the distance to the next station will be of rugged and steep trails. This is the most critical aid station. The race actually starts at this point.

 

You will then start going downhill, make a turn to the right, then ascend 1,000 feet over the next km or so to the summit of Johansen Peak. 

 

Station # 7 Cutoff time 8 hours

#7 33.5km

#9 45km

 

OPTION #2: Medium course 44Km

 

This option is a tricky one, since you have to continue for either a LONG or a VERY LONG time. This is where you have to decide whether you’re fit for the whole 56 km – or only 44 km.  If you decide not to do the next section,we will give you an unofficial time for the 44km as you arrive at the finish line.

 

Take note that if you don’t feel 100% here, this is the time to call it quits, since from now on, we have no way to get you out. You are now at Km 33.5. you either bail out for 10.5 more or 22.5 more

 

This station will also have a medic authorized to  force you on the medium course if he feels that you are a danger to yourself.

 

Aid station # 8 (Km 41.5)

Cutoff time  9.30 h

 

 

Aid station # 9 (Km 45.0) – It is not a formal aid station that you will find at this peak. However, a medic will be sitting at the top of the Johansen Peak in case you need him. (Just a hint: don’t count on having water or food at the next aid station…)

 

At the summit of the Johansen Peak, you will run the ridge line over the next three kilometers. The ride is up and down between 900 and 935 meters. You will generally go downhill to an open area at the top of the Edge Chairlift. From there, you will reenter the woods to run towards the summit (another beautiful section for the next 1.5 km). You can actually see where you are heading from here.

 

Once you get out of the trail, you will find yourself slightly lower than the actual summit. You will therefore have to climb back up a bit to reach aid station # 10

(Km 49.5 ). This one is located at the same spot as aid station # 4, at the summit.

 

From aid station # 10, you will proceed down the mountain towards the village using the Grand Brûlé trail. This is a classic of Mont-Tremblant, with spectacular views and a feast for technical runners. This section is 6.5 km to the bottom.

 

The finish line is located at Parc Plage, right on the beach of Lake Tremblant, (at Km 56.0).

 

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Registrations here (closed)

NEW FOR 2009.

50Km (closed)

1/2 marathon(closed)

10km( closed) 

5km (Closed)              

 As of May 4th, registration for the 10km and the 5km are closed. However if you are interested to race at Tremblant we invite you to visit www.coursesenforet.com . The race is schedule for Sept 19th also with a limited amount of runners. Register now online at www.coursesenforet.com.

Take note that the 5km is not a race for Children. However if your child is capable and and interested to run our EXTREME 5km, a parent will have to also be registered in order to run with the child. The ratio of parent to kid is 1 to 1. In other words, no parent will be allowed to accompany a group of children; it has to be one parent per children on the course.

 

What to expect: Mont Tremblant is an exceptional setting for a race like The UltimateXc. It is also a trail running Meca. The landscape with brooks,river, mountains and swamps make this site an amazing playground for a race like ours. This is the  Ultimate  family playground. Make sure to visit the What to do guide on the Mount Tremblant web site that can be found at www.tremblant.ca 

4 different distances

5km, 10km ½ Marahton and the Ultimate XC 50km

Race Director's note: This is a trail race, and using the word trail is stretching it.  The course is design in such a way that one section is actually a bushwhack from flagging tape to flagging tape. Only the adventurous with a good sense of humor should sign up for this race. If you always dreamt to play in the wood while going through obstacle course, this is for you.

This is a Trail run ( commonly know as a cross country). If you have been running at  high school level or university  in cross country you are in for a surprise. This is not like running on a nice manicured trail. You will get muddy and wet. This event is design to go back to the sources.

This edition of The UltimateXc is designed as an introduction to trail running. Due to difficult terrain, aid stations are spaced every 3 Miles/ 5km. It is advisable to run with a water bottle.

Dan Des Rosiers
Race Director




Guideline:
If you are sick of running on the road… This is for you. If you are afraid of getting dirty… you would be better off staying home.         

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Check In: Race bibs and envelope pick-up is on Friday, June  26th , between 7.00 pm and 9.00 pm  and Saturday morning between  6.00 am and 10.00 am at  race headquarters on la place des voyageurs depending which race you have signed up for.


Race Meeting for the 10Km and 5km    9.30 am

Race Meeting for ½ Marathon               8.30 am

Race Meeting for the 50km                
   7.30 am

ALL RACERS MUST ATTEND RACE MEETING 

Race start for the 50km:                    8.00 am

Race Start for the ½ Marathon           9.00 am

Race Start for the 10Km and 5km:      10.00 am

 

Distances and times: Since the terrain is not exactly what you’re used to running in a standard race, expect to have a significantly slower time This is impossible to get the exact distance right. For instance the 10km could end up being a 13km. The half Marathon could be a 25km and the  50km could be a bit shorter or longer depending of the route that we will find. Keep an open mind because we can guarantee you that the distance advertise will not be the right one.

This is all about a great adventure not about the exact distance

Aid stations: We will have water, energy food and drinks approximately every 5 Km on the course.

Spectators: We will have some volunteers positioned at the finish line with instruction sheets  on how to track racers along the course.

Course sweep: The course will be patrolled, swept, and supervised by volunteers  No one will be left behind.

Awards: Medals will be given to all finishers of the 50km and 1/2 marathon.  Top 3 male and female  in Open and Master  and super Master( 50 years old plus)Category will get gold, silver and bronze. 

Award Ceremony: 3.00 pm

When: Saturday, June 27 th 2009

Where: Ski Mont Tremblant. It is approximately 90 minutes north of Montreal  on highway 15. International Airport is the closest.

How Much:

              

                               Before April 1st         2nd April to May 1st      2nd of May to June 1st  

    

50 Km                     $100.00                    $110.00                     $120.00                  

½ Marathon              $80.00                      $85.00                      $90.00                     

10Km                        $45.00                      $50.00                      $55.00            

5km                          $40.00                      $45.00                      $50.00       

                                        

 

Fee Include: T-shirt for all participants  registered by June 1st, aid station water, energy food and drink,Medals for top 3 positions. After race BBQ

Mandatory prior to registration: Sharpen your sense of humor.

Registration will be online only: Registration will open March 1st 2009

NO REGISTRATION ACCEPTED AFTER
JUNE 1st, 2009 - NO EXCEPTIONS!

Refund policy: No refund or transfer either between racers or from one year to the next will be possible after registration.

Accommodations: See our section WHERE TO STAY

Camping/RV: Local camping will be listed soon on our lodging section of the web site.

Lost and Found: We will have a lost and found section at the race site . Any item left behind will NOT BE SHIPPED BACK.

Parking: There is very limited parking  in the area. We will have specific parking locations. Please respect the signage.

The Quebec Edition of the Ultimate XC will be timed by  

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