2014 Frozen Otter Utra Trek
The Frozen Otter Ultra Trek is by far one of the toughest races in the Midwest and with less than a 10% completion rate, possibly the country. Racers traverse 64 miles of Wisconsin's hilly terrain left in the wake of the great Wisconsin Glacier. As if the sheer feat of conquering the mileage isn't enough, racers must do it completely self supported, on trail, in the dead of winter.
Racers may participate as a solo only this year (although participants are encouraged to race with others) and must carry a variety of gear to ensure their safety during the event. For those who don't want to commit to the entire distance, a 32 mile half distance option is also offered. Full distance racers have 24 hours to conquer the distance and 12 hours are allowed for the half distance participants.
Conditions are a huge factor in the race and are highly unpredictable. Past years have cursed racers with conditions including temperatures dropping down to 20 degrees below zero and knee deep snow. The race is truly the ultimate test of both physical and mental endurance.
But wait.... there's more!
Just to add to the mental challenge (and to keep track of the racers), volunteers are posted at 8 mile intervals along the trail and provide a haven with a warm fire, hot water, and the option to take a shuttle back. This is where racers begin to drop like flies! Historically, by the third checkpoint nearly 75% of the participants have chosen to throw in the towel and return to the comfort of their warm cars.
Those racers that complete the entire 64 mile course within the 24 hour cutoff become part of the 'Frozen Few' and receive customized plaques and get their names added to the perpetual Frozen Few plaque which is displayed each year at the race staging area. All participants that return to the staging area either as a ranked racer or by shuttle are treated to hot soup, grilled food, and a large fire to share their experience with other racers.
Do you think you have what it takes? Give it a try, it will be one of the toughest and most rewarding things you ever do!
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Date:
2014-01-18 10:00 - 2014-01-19 10:00
Race Directors:
karen.mclennan
rod.mclennan
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Comments
Training
Hello!
This is my first year competing in this event and I'm wondering if anyone has any training advice? I usually run a marathon and a couple half marathonsd throughout the year, so training-wise I run about 30-50 miles each week in the peak of the summer. Are there any good resources for that aspect of trainig for this even that people have? Likewise, is there an equipment checklist to reference regarding what I'll need to keep all my toes and survive?!?
I'm really looking forward to meeting a lot of great, new people and being involved in an event that I'll never forget! I am participating awith someone who has completed the half distance multiple times. Any advice is appreciated!
Thank you!
Jesse
mrjwillard@gmail.com
Registration
Registration box says it opens in Zero days, why can't I register?
Should have said 'Tomorrow'
Sorry for the confusion, it should have said 'Tomorrow' as registration opens May 1.