Big A 50K Trail Race
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Save the Date! The 2025 race will be held on Saturday, May 3. Registration will open February 1.
➤2025 Potluck Aid Station Food Sign-ups
The Big A 50K course is composed of three 10.35 mile loops starting at the summit of Mount Agamenticus (Big A) and climbing back up the Big A and going over Second Hill and Third Hill and back up the Big A. There are opportunities to cross the finish line at approximately 10 miles and 13 miles (or any multiple of them up to 31 miles/50K).
The terrain is mostly single track with some dirt road and ATV-type trails. The full 50K has 5,787 feet of elevation gain. Footing is technical with plenty of rocks, roots, and elevation changes. Trail running shoes are recommended. All runners should train for and plan to finish within 10 hours.
Course Records
Patrick Caron 4:48 (2017)
Lila Gaudrault 5:22 (2022)
➤ 2024 Course Map
➤ Course Map GPX File
➤ 2024 Course Turn Sheet
➤ 2024 Results
➤ 2024 Race Photos by Allyn Genest
➤ FAQ’s
➤ Past Results
➤ Past Pre-Race Group Photos
➤ Accommodations
➤ Directions to Start
Please direct registration related questions to Nick Darby at York Parks and Recreation.
For any other race and volunteer related questions, e-mail Bob and Geoff.
Page last updated December 17, 2024.
