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Mountain Man Ultra

The city you want to run becomes your next trip.

USSeptember 202750km
Race date Sep expected
September 2027
City · Distance
Waterville · 50km
Entry fee
$80From the 2026 edition
2027Date September 2027 · expected · Soon
2026Date Sep 26, 2026 · Entry ~ Sep 23, 2026 · Entry fee $80 · Start 06:00
Official website ↗D-day as of Oct 10, 2026
About the raceHow to enterCourseRace PrepTravel
Why you dream of this race

THE DREAM

About Mountain Man Ultra — what makes it special

ABOUT THE RACE

A day you'll remember,
long past the finish line.

This course will feel familiar to runners who have covered Pine Creek Valley before.

It follows the same route as the former Call of the Wilds 50K — the rugged trail and endless climbs are unchanged, only the name and date have.

The road to your own record

Picture the course in advance
and find the pace that fits you.

When the city cheers

Streets lined with cheers, runners all around.
You'll be part of that scene.

The trip that follows the run

Take it slow with the finish still in you,
and meet the city all over again.

Mountain Man Ultra runner reviews and race reports

Stories from runners who've been there.

From the joy of finishing to the tough moments — read what runners wrote themselves.

No runner reports yet. We'll add them here as they come in.

See it on video,
feel it through their stories.

Preview the course and read what runners who went before you wrote.

We haven't found a video for this race yet. We'll add one when we do.

The way in that fits you

YOUR ENTRY

How to enter Mountain Man Ultra — registration routes

How to reach the start line —
start with what fits you.

Here are the ways to enter and what each requires.
Check the organizer's page for whether entries are open.

From the 2026 edition
Official race websiteEntry options
From the start line to the finish

RACE WEEK

Mountain Man Ultra course map and elevation

Your 50km

Know the course and time limit, and race day comes into focus.

From the 2026 edition
Runners start · local timeFrom 06:00
Time limit11h
EventStartTime limit
Ultra06:0011h
START

Little Pine State Park, Waterville, PA

Start · Google Maps

The course is a technical 50K with roughly 7,500 feet of cumulative elevation gain, featuring rocky, uneven, off-camber stretches.

It follows the same route through Pine Creek Valley as the former "Call of the Wilds 50K," and is known to be a difficulty level suited to runners with trail racing experience.

Participant benefits

Not yet confirmed in the official race guide

Where and when to collect your Mountain Man Ultra race bib

To the start line,
step by step.

Pick up your bib, check your wave.
So on race morning, you can just run.

From the 2026 edition

Pick up your bib at the expo

A 50K held in Waterville, Pennsylvania.
Packet pickup details have not been published, so check the UltraSignup page.

Stations & transport near the venue

Source · checked Aug 24, 2026

More details

Getting to the start

Little Pine State Park, Waterville, PA (Lycoming County)

No public transit; remote Pennsylvania state park. Car access only.

Remote state park in Lycoming County, PA — no public transit, car access only.

Map

Getting to the finish

Little Pine State Park, Waterville, PA (same as start)

Map

Transit card

No dedicated transit card system for Waterville Valley, NH; this is a rural White Mountains trail venue with no local bus or rail service. Foreign visitors should rent a car.

Source · checked Aug 24, 2026
READY TO RUN

From race morning to after the finish.

Your start time, fuel and bag drop.
Know them ahead and the run feels easier.

Average 16°C — September in Waterville offers favorable conditions for runners.

The key is how long you wait before the start.

If you start cold, you will spend the first 5 km just warming up.

Entry fee uses tiered pricing, ranging from $80 to $90 depending on when you register.

The processing fee ($7.50) is separate.

Ultras are decided by fueling and foot care, not speed.

Break in your shoes and socks well before race day, and if there are nighttime sections, bring spare batteries for your headlamp.

The 06:00 start is early.

Working backward from wake-up, breakfast, and travel, staying near start line the night before is more convenient.

Registration closes on September 12, 2026.

Times are local to Waterville. Check the latest official information before the race.

A trip built around the race

STAY A LITTLE

MAKE IT A RUNTRIP

The race is one day,
the trip can be longer.

From a hotel that makes race morning easy,
to the meals and views you'll enjoy with the medal on.

Where runners eat in Waterville

Eating well is part of the trip

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A meal before the race, a dinner to celebrate the finish.

Hotels that make race morning easyDistances are straight-line from the start.View on mapSeeing Waterville with the medal onThe city you ran — this time, a little slower.View on map

Hotel distances are straight-line from the start. Experiences, food and sights are travel products in Waterville.

Total cost and budget for Mountain Man Ultra

TRAVEL ESSENTIALS

Trip prep too,
light and in one place.

ChecklistLocal eSIM · Trip.comFlight delay or cancellation compensation · AirHelpPace calculator

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Runner stories and questions about Mountain Man Ultra

RUN TOGETHER

With runners who dream of
the same start line.

Be the first runner
Leave this room's first post

Waterville runners' room

Frequently asked questions about Mountain Man Ultra

FAQ
When does Mountain Man Ultra 2027 take place?

Not officially announced yet.

It's expected in September 2027;

the 2026 race was held on Sat, September 26, 2026.

How much is the Mountain Man Ultra 2027 entry fee?

Not announced yet. The 2026 race entry fee was about $80.

What is the time limit for Mountain Man Ultra 2027?

11h. (From the 2026 edition)

What distances does Mountain Man Ultra 2027 offer?

Ultra. (From the 2026 edition)

What time does Mountain Man Ultra 2027 start?

The race starts at 06:00. (From the 2026 edition)

Where does Mountain Man Ultra 2027 start?

Little Pine State Park, Waterville, PA. (From the 2026 edition)

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