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The Championship

September 29, 2012

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The Ultra Running Championship

The Best of the Best. One Course. One Day. "20,000 Cash Purse"

PRESS RELEASE: October 17, 2011 UROC Doubles Cash Purse to $20,000 for 2012 and Registration is open!

SEE MORE UROC VIDEO COVERAGE HERE!

 

Gill and Francesca are very excited to announce the creation of the Ultra Race of Champions (UROC).  The goal of the Ultra Race of Champions is to create the Championship Event for the sport of Ultra Distance Running.  The Ultra Race of Champions brings together annually the year’s best ultra runners in the first ever formal Ultra Running Championship Event, while encouraging runners of all abilities to come out and run!  The annual Ultra Race of Champions "UROC" 100K trail race, along with its sister events, the Über Rock 50K and the Cruxy Half Marathon, will take place at Wintergreen Resort in the Blue Ridge Mountains of Virginia.

The Mission of the Ultra Race of Champions

Geoff Roes - Ultra Race of Champions "UROC", Board Member and Elite Athlete Liaison.  2011 Ultra Race of Champions "CHAMPION", Western States 100 Mile Course Record holder and Two Time Ultra Runner of the Year

“There is a growing demand for a trail ultrarunning event that celebrates and encourages as many top level runners as possible to come together on the same trail, on the same day, to compete in a true championship style race. In UROC I think we finally have an event with a desire and a commitment to meet this demand. I can't wait to toe the line in September with the field of elite runners this race will draw.” - Geoff Roes

Ultra Race of Champions "UROC"

  • The goal of the Ultra Race of Champions is to create the Championship Event for the sport of Ultra Distance Running
  • Bring together the best ultra runners in the World on one course on one day and for runners of all abilities to share that course with the best of the best
  • Substantial Cash Purse to attract the Top Ultra distance runners from around the World
  • Provide additional incentives for the best Ultra Runners in the World to compete in a true annual Ultra Championship event
  • All registered runners are eligible for the cash purse
  • The out and back course has been designed around incredible single track trails (featuring the Dragon's Back Trail) and varied terrain to challenge all
  • The 100K distance is perfect to challenge all ultra distance runners
  • Media/Spectator friendly course
  • Real Time race coverage throughout race day to encourage spectators from around the World to follow UROC!
  • Lower altitude course for those without time to acclimatize
  • Course located near major airports
  • September date allows for runners to enjoy great weather and be in top condition

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Race Overview

  • Date: September 29, 2012

  • Events: 
    • Ultra Race of Champions "UROC" 100K Trail Race (Open to ALL)
    • Uber Rock 50K Trail Race
    • Cruxy Half Marathon Trail Race
  • Awards: $20,000 Cash Purse for the Ultra Race of Champions 100K
    • Champions Male/Female:    $5000.00
    • Runner Up Male/Female:    $2000.00
    • Third Place Male/Female:    $1500.00
    • Fourth Place Male/Female:  $1000.00
    • Fifth Place Male/Female:     $500.00
      • Sub 17 Hour Finishers will receive the Trail Runner Ultra Race of Champions "UROC" Belt Buckle. All finishers will receive the UROC medallion.
      UROC Buckle 2011
  • Elite Athletes: The Ultra Race of Champions "UROC" will provide additional incentives to encourage the best Ultra Trail Runners in the World to compete.
  • Registration: Registration is open!.  NOTE: The Ultra Race of Champions is open to ALL runners.
  • UROC 100K Course:
    • Out and back course consist of single track trails (featuring the DRAGON'S BACK TRAIL), scenic mountain gravel roads and the beautiful Blue Ridge Parkway
    • Elevation Gain:  12,948
    • 19 hour time limit
  • Uber Rock 50K and Cruxy Half Marathon Courses:
    • See Details pages
  • Location: Wintergreen Resort, Blue Ridge Mountains, 30 minutes West of Charlottesville, Virginia.
  • Start Times:
    • Ultra Race of Champions, 7:00AM ELITE, 7:15AM FIELD
    • Uber Rock 50K and Cruxy Half Marathon 8:00AM
    * Registration open.

Run with the Champions!

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"There is a growing demand for an ultra running event that celebrates and encourages as many top level runners as possible to come together on the same trail, on the same day, to compete in a true Championship style race. In UROC, I think we finally have that event."- Geoff Roes

"The 2011 UROC was just as the name implies.. ROC hard with ROC hard participants! "-Dave Mackey

"UROC has gone from a first year curiosity to a must do for every ultra runner. A challenging but fair course with a terrific mix of trails and roads in the Blue Ridge Mountains of Charlottesville, VA. Throw in the best athletes around the world, and you have the event that is not easy to overlook."- Michael Wardian

"The UROC 100k is a great race. It favors no runner, except the well rounded one. I highly endorse this race."-Devon Crosby-Helms

"I am excited to race UROC 2012 as it will be a chance to line up against the very best of ultra runners at a well organized Championship style event.  Definitely a focus race on 2012 my running calendar!" - Ellie Greenwood