Is June a good month for an Ultra?
It is a lean month for the Ultra. June carries 12, against 45 in October and 4 in August, the quietest. A June race is worth planning around rather than picking late, because the one that fits your training block may be the only one within reach.
When in June are most Ultra races held?
The busiest weekend is June 5 and June 6, with 4 Ultra races on those two days, and the single busiest day is Saturday, June 5 with 3. Another 3 fall on a weekday, which is worth knowing if you are traveling for one.
When should I sign up for a June Ultra?
As early as you can. 8 of these June Ultra races already have a price increase on the calendar, and 11 are open for entry right now. Another 1 have published an opening date and have not opened yet.
How much does a June Ultra cost to enter?
The typical entry is $60, with paid entries running from $25 up to $180. Entry fees climb as race day gets closer, so the same race is usually cheapest the week it opens.
What is a good Ultra time?
Across the 8 of these June Ultra races with published results from past editions, the median finisher ran 7:24:30, and the median winning time was 4:30:11. So anything under 7:24:30 puts you in the faster half of a typical field. That is the middle of these RunSignup fields, walkers and charity entrants included, not a national average.
How big is a typical June Ultra field?
The median one finished 90 runners, across the 8 of these June Ultra races with published results from past editions. Most are far smaller than the big-city events people picture, which means less crowding at the start and a friendlier field, with a last recorded finisher at 9:43:00.
Are there trail Ultra races in June?
Yes, 4 races around the United States get you off the pavement: 4 are trail races. Surfaces are not always published, so it is worth checking a specific race before you register.