2021 Trans-Pecos Ultra:

Self-Supported

Participants are required to carry all of the necessary food, clothing, and mandatory equipment specified by race organizers. Water is provided along the entire course at designated check points, approximately every 6 miles. Campsites are provided after each stage, offering shelter, additional drinking water, and hot water for food preparation.

Multi-stage

The race is run in six, consecutive stages; the total race distance is approximately 165 miles – subject to logistical changes up to 10 miles. Stage 1 is 6mi, Stages 2-5 are each approximately 26 miles, Stage 6 at 56 miles

Checkpoints

Checkpoints are located approximately every 5-7 miles along the course. During Stage 6, participants are allowed to sleep at designated overnight checkpoint(s) located after the 35th mile. All checkpoints are staffed with the minimum of one volunteer, one medical staff, and one driver. The following equipment are brought to each checkpoint: 1) pop-up tent shelter, 2) extra flags and banners, 3) water, 4) stools, 5) communication devices, and 6) emergency equipment – a hot water source will also be available at the overnight checkpoint during Stage 6.

Cut-off times

Cut-off times are based on a brisk walking pace at an average forward movement speed of 2.5 mph. Stage 1 (6 mi) will have a 3hr finish time. Stages 2-5 (each 26 mi) will have a 12hr finish time. Stage 6 (56 mi) will have a 30hr finish time – this includes time spent sleeping at overnight checkpoint(s).

Conditions of Entry

Elgibility

The race is open to adults in good health, aged 21 and older by the start date of the race. A special provision can be made to those 18-21 but must be requested within 90 days of the start date and will require written permission from family and medical authorities prior to registration.

Travel Insurance

All competitors are required to carry an individual travel health insurance policy of at least $500,000 for the duration of the 10 day event (including travel days). The policy must cover adventure sports as well as medical evacuation by helicopter. The race organizers also maintain an insurance policy for “sport events under 250 participants” through USA Track & Field. The insurance is provided by Philadelphia Insurance Company through ESIX 3 LLC.

Medical Waiver

All race competitors must complete a signed copy of the medical waiver, which documents the person is in good general health, capable of participation as determined by a general medical doctor. After registration a form will be made available.