Howlands Neck Ache 12 & 24 Hour Ultra

11/06/2024

Hi everyone,

As it’s the time of year we’d traditionally be opening registration for Howland’s Neck Ache, we wanted to take a moment to update you.

We’ve had three amazing years and as most of you know, they weren’t amazing because of great weather, but because of the incredible runners that came out and broke personal records and reached deeper than they knew was possible. Each year, loop after loop, runners never failed to show the true spirit of the ultra running community. For some, this was their first timed race and others couldn’t even count how many they’d done.

However, given the demands of starting businesses, traveling for work, and raising young families, Albert and Dan will be taking a break from directing races and we will not host Howland’s Neck Ache in 2025.

As we reflect, we’re nothing but thankful for the experience and for each of you. We may not see you this spring, but wish you well in planning 2025’s race calendar and choosing some goal that sounds at least a little bit scary.

Happy and sad trails!

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05/03/2024

I mean those quesadillas during the middle of the night are worth everything…….


04/28/2024

OH MY GOSH....... THESE PHOTOS ARE AMAZING!
Please note that he will continue adding photos as he completes his editing! So keep checking back!!!!
Patrick Walsh

Patrick Walsh,Howland's Neck Ache,

04/28/2024

Hello everyone!

We hope you’re all resting nicely and celebrating each of your milestones! It’s hard to believe another year is in the books but we couldn’t have asked for a better year to be the third running of Howland’s Neck Ache.

We had unprecedented weather, great trail conditions, more runners, several PRs, new CRs and more miles run by everyone than any year before. Wow – we hope you feel accomplished – you earned it!

We’re so thankful for this year and we’re especially thankful for each of you. It’s your attitude and showing up loop after loop that makes this event so special. You guys are the best – so thanks!

Here’s a few quick announcements.

1. Results are on UltraSignup.
2. Photographs will be posted as soon as we have them – thanks Patrick Walsh – we’ve seen some of these already and they loo great! Link to photos to come.
3. Special thanks to DCNR and Vosburg Neck State Park, Friends of Vosburg Neck State Park, and our volunteers. This wouldn’t be possible without them!
4. Want to be a part of paying it forward? Following Friends of Vosburg Neck State Park on Facebook for ways you can help. Tax-deductible donations can be made on their website to continue to provide great experiences for others.
5. Thanks to our volunteer Matt for donating coffee – learn more about him here.

Rest up and we look forward to seeing you again!

04/27/2024

So far this might be one of our most iconic photos from the race. Love the look of determination on his face!!!!!

This is one of the photos that was taken by Patrick Walsh!!!

He does a lot of local photography in the area more photos to come!

04/27/2024

It’s race day!!! Here is the live standings!!!!!!

04/24/2024

TONIGHT AT MIDNIGHT WE CLOSE THE REGISTRATION FOR THE RACE!

IF anyone is thinking of last-minute sign up it needs to be today!

04/22/2024

Sign ups are closing soon, with only two days left to secure your spot. If you haven't yet decided, it's time to get off the fence and make a decision. The cutoff is Wednesday night at midnight, so don't miss out!

04/20/2024

We had an awesome time out with Friends of Vosburg Neck State Park and the state park crew this morning for earth day cleanup!!!

We helped empty an old dump site back to nature!!

Made new friends and previewed the trail for the race!!!! We are SO HAPPY to see near perfect conditions!!!!!!!

Bring on the personal and course records!!!

04/16/2024

This coming Saturday we will be on site for spreading gravel for the trails and would love to see some of you out there!
9:30am till noon!!
Please let us know so they can supply lunch!

Come on by and lend a hand and maybe take a quick spin around the course!