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Aid Stations
The Beast of Burden is an ultra running race held on the historic Erie Canal towpath in Lockport, NY, featuring a flat 25-mile "out and back" loop course with 100-mile, 50-mile, and 25-mile distances. The Winter edition takes place in February and the Summer edition in August, both starting at Wide Water's Marina.
Race Day
Aug 15, 2026
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| Station | Distance | Crew | Drop Bags | Cutoff | Supplies |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
The Marina (Start/Finish) Start/Finish aid station at Wide Water's Marina. Runners have access to restrooms, showers, and warming shelters. | 0.00 miles | -- | Hylē HydrationHuma GelsPB&Jpretzels+18 | ||
Gasport Middle aid station approximately 6 miles from the marina, providing a place to warm up and fuel up. | 7.00 miles | -- | Hylē HydrationHuma GelsPB&Jpretzels+18 | ||
Middleport Turnaround aid station in the Village of Middleport, approximately 5.5 miles past the middle aid station. Cutoff is 1:00 PM Sunday. | 12.50 miles | 13:00 | Hylē HydrationHuma GelsPB&Jpretzels+18 |
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