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88 km

UTCC-170 RACE QUALIFIER

Saturday August 16, 6 a.m.
Petit-Sault, Réserve faunique de Matane

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Linear

D+

4,380 m

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1,139 m

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22 hours

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8 stations

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100 athlètes

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18 +

course

This linear race takes off from the banks of the Cap-Chat River, at the bottom of Mont Nicol-Albert. Following the International Appalachian Trail (IAT) for almost 88 km, the finish is at the UTCC Village at the foot of Mont Albert. The first part of the race takes you through the Réserve faunique de Matane before entering the Parc national de la Gaspésie.


You'll start your journey with a beautiful, gradual 10 km ascent to the summit of Mont Matawee, a Chic-Chocs favorite with views of Mont Collins and the St. Lawrence River. You'll then leave the Réserve Faunique de Matane to enter the Parc national de la Gaspésie and reach the summit of Mont Logan at 1150 m altitude. The remainder of the IAT up to Lac Thibault will take you over several peaks over 1000 m in altitude, while remaining on highly technical trails. However, there are a few places where you can stretch your legs even further. 


The second section is a real eye-catcher, with passes over Pic-du-Brûlé, Mont du Milieu and the mythical Mont-Albert, the emblematic figure of the Chic-Chocs. Once again, the elevation gain on this section is considerable. The final kilometers at the bottom of Mont-Albert and along the Rivière Sainte-Anne will take you to the finish line at the UTCC Village.

ALTERNATIVE COURSE

As the UTCC takes place in protected caribou habitat, a vulnerable species, the course of the event may be modified in the case of an area closure due to the presence of individuals on the trail.

CHECKPOINTS

Petit-Sault

Ruisseau Bascon

Nyctale

Carouge

Huard - Lac Thibault

Pic-du-Brûlé

Cascapédia

La Paruline

La Grande Cuve

La Serpentine

Village UTCC

0 km

7 km

18 km

28 km

38 km

52 km

57 km

67 km

78 km

81 km

88 km

Liquid and solid

First-aid only

Liquid and solid

Liquid and solid

Liquid and solid

First-aid only

Liquid and solid

Liquid and solid

First-aid only

Liquid and solid

Liquid and solid

time limits

  • Huard (Lac Thibault) : 4:30 p.m.

  • Cascapédia : 9:15 p.m.

prerequisite

For safety reasons, given the technical nature of the course and the remote environment in which the event takes place, a prerequisite is required in order to register for the 88 km. 

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To be eligible, you must have completed an official race of 60 km or more within the last 3 years (2022 to 2024).​

 

UTCC-45 is the only race under 60 km that qualifies for UTCC-88. For it to be recognized, you must have completed the 45 km within the time limits.

Not accepted:
- Stage races
- A distance done outside an event (e.g. personal challenge, training)
- Backyard formula
- A road race

This condition will be verified at registration by submitting the results of this race.

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crew

Crews will be able to join their runners at these aid stations only:

  • Lac Thibault : km-38

  • Lac Cascapédia : km-57

Only 1 vehicle with a team of 2 people will be allowed.

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All support teams will have to register on the Sportchrono website to pay for all access rights required for circulation in the national parks.

 

Registration opens: winter 2025

pacers

Due to capacities dictated by our ministerial agreements, pacers will not be permitted on UTCC-88.

shuttle

Departure: Saturday 4:30 a.m.

Meeting point : UTCC Village

 

  • Be sure to pick up your race number before boarding.

  • Please arrive 15 min prior to boarding.

  • Shuttle seats are reserved for registered athletes.

MANDATORY EQUIPMENT

Minimum water reserve of 1.5 L

Energy supplements

Waterproof jacket

Long pants

Gloves

Spoon and/or fork

Survival blanket (140 cm x 200 cm)

Basic first-aid kit

Satellite communication device

Water purification tables or bottle with filter

Cap or Buff

Mid-layer

Beanie

Whistle

Retractable glass or cup

Headlamp

Cellphone in a waterproof bag

RECOMMENDED EQUIPMENT

Spare shoes and socks

Trekking poles or crampons

2nd headlamp

Warm coat for all weather conditions

Satellite communication device provided by the organization.

Bells are prohibited to avoid disturbing wildlife, specifically the caribou.

There will be single use dishes on-site.

drop bags

2 drop bags allowed.

You will have access to your bag at the aid stations:

  1. Lac Thibault km-38

  2. Lac Cascapédia km-57

You have to drop-off your bag at the Village UTCC during your check-in. Bags will be available for pick up on Sunday. 

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CONTACT US

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