Pacers 

• Pacers are allowed after the 50-mile point (Long Pond Boat Ramp, Rutland, MA). You may only have 2 (two) Pacers for the race. All Pacers MUST:

  • Go through Safety Check and Registration just like runners.

  • Fill out a Runner Waiver prior to being on course. We suggest you arrive with your waiver already filled out.

  • Enter and/or exit the course at Crew Support Aid Stations only.

  • Abide by the same requirements described in the 2023 Race Handbook; specifically section 6.0 for wearing a face covering and social distancing

• Pacers may only register at either the 100M Start or the 50M Start.

  • We encourage 100M Pacers to register with their runners at the 100M Start in order to reduce the total number of people coming into the 50M start area.

• Parking Pass: Pacers who wish to leave their vehicles at a crew support Aid Station need to fill out at Parking Pass and leave it on the dashboard of your vehicle. We are not responsible for any damage to vehicles left overnight.

• Pacing entails patience, tolerance and humor. The primary duties of a pacer include route finding, keeping the runner on pace, ensuring that the runner continues to eat and drink and making sure the runner leaves the aid stations with adequate clothing and supplies to reach the next aid station. Pacers are not allowed to push, pull, carry or tow the runner. Any special pacing situations or requests must be pre-approved by race management.

Crew

• We strongly suggest you bring someone to crew for you during the 100M or 50M race. Your race packet includes a hang-tag which should be displayed and readily visible on the crew vehicle at all times. Your crew is your personal responsibility. If your crew disregards parking instructions, race rules, directions or requests from race officials, you (the racer) will be disqualified from the race. Please make certain that your crew are not the people others complain about. We ask that your crew drive slowly and obey all posted warnings. 

• Crew access into aid stations may be limited. If crews are meeting you at aid stations, they should allow adequate time to park and walk to the aid station. It is your responsibility as a runner to make sure that race officials time you in and out of all aid stations. The race packet includes a map and directions showing access roads and crew access points, and crew and pacer rules. Crews should become familiar with the locations of aid stations, available access roads and race rules prior to the start.

Crewing is restricted to approved locations, which include:

• AS3: Wachusett Dental

• AS4: Wachusett Mountain Ski Area

• AS7: Rutland Long Pond Boat Ramp (50M race Start)

• AS8: Camp Marshall

• AS11: Fay Mountain Farm (100 Mile runners only)

• AS12: Leggett and Platt

• AS13: Whittier Farms

• No Crews are allowed after Aid Station 13.

Bag Drop

• Bag Drops can be made for unsupported runners at both the 100M, 50M, and 30M start lines. See the race handbook for more details.

Whether you’ve signed up for the 30, 50 or 100 mile race, an ultra event is a challenge that can only be better with the help of a close friend. The point to point format of these events means transportation to and from can be a bit tricky but not if you have a friend who can give you a ride. For this reason, we strongly suggest you “nominate” someone to get you to the start and meet you at the finish. This will provide you peace of mind that your transportation is covered along with a change of clothes when you’re done.

Shuttle Rides: We will have rides back to the start lines for all 3 starting locations leaving at approximately 10:30 AM, 12:00 PM, 2:30 PM, and 5:00 PM. These will cost $35, $45, or $55 depending on if you are going to the 30M, 50M, or 100M start. Registration for advanced seats will end on October 4, 2024. There may be limited seats available on race weekend. Stop by the Merchandise Tent to inquire.

Click here to sign up.

Parking Pass: Runners who wish to leave their vehicles overnight at the 100M or 50M start must fill out an event Parking Pass and leave it on the dashboard before they begin their race. We are not responsible for any damage to vehicles left overnight.

The 2023 Midstate Massive Ultra Trail Race Handbook can be found here. Please review it thoroughly and don’t be shy about asking questions.

Race numbers and swag can be picked up as follows:

• 100M: at Windblown Camping in New Ipswich, NH on October 12, 2024 - 45 minutes before your assigned start. 

• 50M: at Rutland Long Pond Boat Ramp, Rutland MA on October 12, 2024 - 45 minutes before your assigned start. 

• 30M: at Howe State Park on Oct. 13, 2024 between 6:00-6:45 AM

All runners must first go to Safety Check where you will present your safety gear (vest, lights, etc.) and verify that you have RaceJoy loaded on your phone before you can pick up your bib and race shirt.

Please be sure to have your driver’s license or another form of photo ID available for verification.

Emergency Services

EMS personnel will be located at each Aid Stations throughout the course and at the start/finish area in the event you need medical assistance.

Road Closure/Private Lands

This is an open course with the exception of the start lines for all races. So while there will be police at critical intersections, the roads are officially open to vehicle and pedestrian traffic. Please use caution and follow the direction from all police, race marshals and course signage. 

Many miles of the Midstate Trail pass through privately owned lands. These owners are not obligated to give us permission to run through their property so we urge all runners to run quietly - especially at night - and not to litter along any portion of the trail.

Our race is a Zero Waste event. Please discard any trash in an appropriate container. Intentional littering on the course will be grounds for disqualification. The course—on trails both public and private—travels past many historic sites and through areas of exceptional beauty. Help us keep them pristine.

We will be recycling all plastic, aluminum and cardboard during these races, and all our events. We’ll take care of this at the aid stations. At the start/finish, please ensure you place trash or recyclable materials in the appropriate containers, which will be well marked.

All Aid Stations are CUPLESS . We’ll provide the water and re-hydration products - you provide your own container.

There are no refunds or transfers.

However, in the case of injury preventing you from competing, your Midstate Massive Ultra Trail entry fee may be deferred until the following year’s event but only if we receive notification in writing from you no later than September 15, 2024. Runners cannot defer two consecutive years.

In the event the race is not held due to COVID19, hazardous weather, and/or permitting then all registrants will be automatically deferred to 2025. All shuttle fees will be refunded at 100%.

There is no rain date for this race. Race management reserves the right to modify, shorten, or cancel the race in the case of inclement weather or unforeseen circumstances that make the race unsafe. There will be no refunds in the event of cancellation.

If for any reason the event has to be shut down due to extreme weather, natural disaster or zombies on the course (other than the runners…), you will be pulled from the course or held at an aid station until you can be removed from the course. Please, no arguing if this should happen. It is for your own safety.

Recon Runs: TBD 2024

We’ll be planning 1-2 recon runs on the course in 2024. These will be fully supported with water, food, and transportation. Check back in early 2024 to learn more.

Email Andy at Andy@NewEnglandRaceEvents.com or Rich@NewEnglandRaceEvents.com