Kingwood Ultras 2026
Sept 11-13th
The Kingwood Ultras are a weekend long trail running event which allows runners to chose either a set distance goal (26.2 miles, 50K, 50 Miles, 100K or 100miles) or go as many miles as they can in a specific amount of time…6hrs, 12 hrs, 24hrs, or 48hrs.
Runners, their family and friends can set up a small camp at the race base camp with all the other runners and race staff and use their camp to support their efforts. The race base camp will serve as the one and only aid station.
The Course
The Kingwood Ultra is held at Horseshoe Bend Park approx. 3 miles from the quaint riverside town of Frenchtown New Jersey.
The 2 mile course winds through field and forest with several small stream crossings. There are plenty of roots and rocks so trail running shoes are definitely in order. Each 2 mile loop has approx. 300′ of elevation gain. The trail is well marked with mileage markers every 1/4 mile. Glow sticks and reflective ribbons will mark the trail from sunset to sunrise.
Base Camp/Aid Station
There is one aid station at the base camp on the course at the camping area and timing mat station. Gourmet breakfast, lunch and dinner fare provide by our awesome sponsor 51 Landsdowne will await runners. The obligatory fruit, cookies, candy, pretzels/chips, PBJ, potatoes, water, Gatorade, Coke/Mountain Dew and other standard aid station fare with a few surprise treats thrown in will be available around the clock.
Runners are each allotted one 10’x10′ camping area at the basecamp directly on the course in addition to one parking spot within 200′-300′ from the basecamp. There will also be a limited number of out of the weather group sleeping/resting cots for overnight runners who don’t wish to bring their own tents. These will be first come first serve and limited to no more than 2hrs per runner per nap. Basic pillow and blankets will be available.
Distance Options
- 10K (Two start time options)
- 26.2 Mile (Marathon)
- 50K
- 50 Miler
- 100K
- 100Mile
Time Options
- 6 Hour
- 12 Hour
- 24 Hour
- 48 Hour
Kingwood Ultras is a cup free race! Please bring your own water bottle, hydration pack, reusable cup, etc.
Our goal is to leave no evidence of our presence on the course other than our footprints. Please carry all waste with you and drop it off at the aid station.
Porta Potties will be located at the camping area/aid station.
Registration Info & Deadline
Kingwood Ultras race registration will be done through Ultrasignup.com
Registration for the 2026 races opens April 1st and will close Sept 6th. Race day registrations may be available. Check the website as race day approaches for more info.
Packet and Bib Pickup will be at the race base camp tent no less than one hour before each race or timed event starting time.
Start & Cut Off Times
Start Times are:
- 48 Hr and 100 Mile start Noon Friday Sept 11th
- 24 Hr and Marathon start at Noon Sat Sept 12th
- 6 Hr and 12 Hr start at 7am Sat Sept 12th
- 10K starts either 10am Sat Sept 12th or 1pm Sunday Sept 13th.
Cut Off Times are:
- 100 Milers have 48 hrs until Noon Sunday Sept 13th. A fast walking pace for most with some rest breaks thrown in.
- Marathoners cutoff is 6:30PM Sat Sept 12th (6.5hrs…a not too difficult first trail marathon cut off)
- 10K runners have until 1pm Sat Sept 12th or 4pm Sun if they run the Sunday 10K.. A 3 hour cutoff for either is pretty walk able.
- 12,24 and 48 hr time runners who complete 50k, 50 mile or 100k will all receive awards for the highest distance of those three that they complete in the allotted time.
All racers need to be out of the park no later than 6PM Sunday Sept 13th.
Awards
All Kingwood Ultra race finishers will receive one of a kind hand made finishers awards which incorporates various species of wood from the actual race course. 100 Mile, 100 Mile+ and 150 Mile+ finishers will each receive handcrafted belt buckles also utilizing wood reclaimed from the race course. Each one different…Oak, Cedar, Walnut and Ash…Maybe an odd ball Hickory or Beech for good measure.
Hourly race runners (6hr, 12hr, 24hr and 48hr) who complete more than 26.2, 50K, 50 miles, 100K and 100 miles will receive an awards for the maximum one of those distances that they completed. 10K finishers all receive their own unique award.
All registered runners also receive a Kingwood Ultra T-Shirt
Local Lodging & Camping
In additon to onsite camping, there are numerous AirBnB options in Frenchtown and the surrounding area including Upper Bucks County Pa.
A local grocery store is located 4 miles from the race.
Charity/ Non Profit Partner
We’re excited and grateful to be able to give back to the good folks at the Friends of Horseshoe Bend Park who work to keep the trails clear and accessible. A portion of race registration fees will go towards supporting these good folks.
Supporting local non-profits who work to preserve the special landscapes that we hold our races in is a key element in all Spirit Trips races. Our local non-profit benefactor for MuleSkinner is the Delaware & Lehigh National Heritage Corridor. Their ongoing efforts to preserve and protect the scenic beauty and historic character of the canals and tow paths is commendable and deserving of our support. A portion of all race registration fees will be donated to them and we encourage all participants to do what they’re able to beyond our donations. This organization is truly worth it.
Delaware and Lehigh National Heritage Corridor
Any media or sponsorship questions or thoughts should be directed to: Sean@Spirit-Trips.com