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Midstate Massive Ultra Trail 100M

A New England point-to-point 100-miler following the Midstate Trail from New Hampshire to Massachusetts, with 13,615 ft of gain and a 33-hour limit.

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Event dates, entry rules, qualification standards, and course details can change. Always verify current information on the official event website before registering or booking travel.

Event Overview

Listed edition overview
DateOct 10-11, 2026
Location🇺🇸 New Ipswich, New Hampshire to Douglas, Massachusetts, USA
FormatFixed-Distance
TerrainMixed
RegionNorth America
Distance100 mi
State / areaNew Hampshire and Massachusetts (NH, MA)
Course modelPoint-to-point
Edition noteFinal 2026 course advisories were still pending at the August 10 directory review.
Elevation gain13,615 ft
Cutoff33 hours from the first wave start
HighlightsNew Hampshire-to-Massachusetts, Midstate Trail

Course & Terrain

Border-to-border point-to-point route from Windblown in New Ipswich to Lake Wallum in Douglas State Forest.

Key course features to know before comparing this race:

  • Approximately 78 miles of trail and dirt surface
  • New England foliage route ending at Lake Wallum

The opening and final portions include rocky, technical trail, while approximately 22 miles use paved connecting sections.

Entry & Logistics

Listed qualification and support details
Registration and feesCheck the official event website for current availability, deadlines, prices, taxes, and refund terms.
Logistics noteThe organizer had updated course maps but listed final 2026 course advisements as pending at verification. Recheck transport and advisements before race week.

Why This Race Matters

Midstate Massive Ultra Trail 100M is a useful reference point for runners comparing long fixed-distance ultras that still unfold over multiple days. Its format, terrain, and support model shape the kind of preparation required: not just fitness, but pacing discipline, nutrition planning, foot care, and the ability to make good decisions under fatigue.

Planning Notes

  • Prepare for sleep decisions, weather swings, and aid-station discipline. The distance is only one part of a multi-day fixed-distance race.
  • Treat intermediate cutoff gates as part of the course. Build enough margin for aid stops and late-race slowdown, and verify every current gate in the official rules.
  • The directory does not mark this as having simpler logistics. Confirm qualification, terrain, support, registration, medical, and withdrawal requirements before planning around it.
  • Final 2026 course advisements were still pending
  • The route crosses a state line and finishes far from the start

Event FAQs

What is the Midstate Massive 100 cutoff?

The official schedule allows 33 hours from the first wave start.

Does Midstate Massive cross state lines?

Yes. It runs from New Ipswich, New Hampshire, to Douglas State Forest in Massachusetts.

Verification & Sources

Verification scope: the listed edition's date, location, format, and available logistics were checked against the event-specific official sources below during the directory review dated August 10, 2026. Organizers can revise details after review.

  1. Official Midstate Massive page — https://www.newenglandraceevents.com/midstate-massive-ultra-trail
  2. Official race information — https://www.newenglandraceevents.com/midstate-ultra-trail-race-info-and-registration
  3. Official results — https://www.newenglandraceevents.com/midstate-massive-ultra-trail-results
  4. Multiday Running event directory review scope: August 10, 2026.