About The Race

The Ivy Trek Ultra was conceived by Time 2 Run Race Timing who also holds the Great Scorpion Trail Run in Meridian, MS annually in January. The Ivy Trek Ultra promises to be equally challenging and breath-taking while delivering the ability to camp on site. Clarkco State Park is one of the hidden wonders of Mississippi. Headed up by Tony Fleming (Mississippi Park Manager of the Year), and an incredible group of volunteers, Friends of Clarkco State Park. The park boasts cabins, pads for campers and primitive camping. Bath facilities that are welcoming and of course views you won't find anywhere else. The trails are wide and easy to navigate but none the less challenging as the terrain is deceptively hilly. The start/split/finish area very near where you'll likely park and huge areas of grass will be good for popup tents and picnic blankets. This is a new race, but promises to soon be one of East Mississippi's premiere trail race destinations in the coming years. While park gate fees are covered in your entry, overnight camping, cabins and pad fees are not. Please call ahead to reserve your cabin, pad or primitive site as soon as possible as the spots will fill up quickly by not only racers, but normal campers to the park. 601-776-6651.

Refunds and Deferrals are not offered for this event providing the event is held on the original date.

Military deferrals are available with orders only.

Packet Pickup

We will be holding Packet Pickup September 26th from 3pm to 7pm at Pavilion # 2 (start/finish line) at Clarkco State Park. If you can't make it to packet pickup to get your race bag, no worries. We'll have it for you on race morning near the start line. Just arrive early please.

Aid Stations

Because the loop is 7.78 miles, we will have one Aid Station in the loop. The Start/Finish area also serves as an Aid Station. Many participants will use their cars for pit area or a tent or have a support team. All participants are required to bring a water container (bottle, hydration pack or belt) and we will provide coolers to refill your containers. Littering may result in being DQ'd if caught. Please don't do it.

Timing

RFID Chip Timing provided by Time 2 Run Race Timing. We'll have your time and each split time. After you are finished, stop by the Results Kiosk for a printout of your time.

Photos

We will have someone taking photos, but we also encourage participants and their fans to share any phots with the race so we can share them on our facebook page.

Our Cause

Clarkco State Park is who we are raising money for. Proceeds for the race will be donated to the Friends of Clarkco State Park who use the resources they raise to support ongoing improvements in the park. The Friends of Clarkco State Park hold an annual 5K in the park each June to help further their efforts; and your donations and support through the Ivy Trek Ultra are passed on to the Friends of Clarkco State Park after the race. Thank you for your support.

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