Rockcut Ultra 50 & 19km
September 30, 2023
Race start time:
Ultra: 7:17a & 19km: 10:19a
Rockcut Ultra 50kms & 19kms
Race Registration Opens Jan 14th at 10:00am
Rockcut Ultra – 50kms
Starting in Snellins Cove, runners will head for the cross, then down to Hospital Pond and around to French Beach. You’ll continue along the coastal and very challenging Rockcut Trails to Little Harbour before circling back.
Rockcut 19kms
The 19km trail race will start and finish in Snellins Cove. This section is arguably one of the harder, prettier routes on the island as it heads through Spencer’s Park, Wild Cove around the lighthouse and back through Sleepy Cove.
Pricing/Refund Policy
Rockcut Ultra 50 – $87
Rockcut 19 – $69
If you need to cancel for any reason prior to July 31st, a full refund will be given (less any processing fees).
After July 31, you can transfer your bib to another participant but no refunds will be given. If you can’t make it on race day, you can have a friend pick up your swag bag but we will not ship them to you.
Elevation Gain/Loss
Ultra: 5,328 ft
Rockcut 19: 2,909 ft
Aid Stations
Rockcut 50 – There will be aid stations throughout the route which will include water, electrolytes and food.
Rockcut 19 – There will be water and electrolytes along the route.
*Specific locations of aid stations have not yet been determined but they will be less than 10kms apart.
Finish Line will have food and water.
Rockcut 2021 Charitable Donation
As many of you, Rockcut 2022 was spared by Hurricane Fiona however, Port Aux Basques was not so lucky. The day after the race, the hoodies collected at the start line along with the food and water that was left over from the race was shipped to Port Aux Basques.
(does not include all trails used in the race)
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Sponsorship Opportunities
$75 Vacation Homes/BnB's
If you are the owner of a vacation home or BnB and want to support the race, we ask for $75 or that you volunteer throughout the race. Your sponsorship will contribute to the overall outcome of the race and in return, you will be listed on the website with a direct link to your booking site.
$450 & $600 Multiple Businesses
If you own multiple businesses and want each of them highlighted, the price is $450 for 2 businesses and $600 for 3+ businesses.
$250 Business Sponsorship
If you are the owner of a single business and wish to sponsor, it is a $250 donation or the equivalent in prizes. In return, your logo will be on our website where we encourage runners to support our partners.