**August 18 Update
Sadly, Ways Bluff 2020 will have to be cancelled. On July 11, the Rt. Reverend Brian R. Seage, Bishop of the Episcopal Church of Mississippi, announced the official “suspension of operations” of the Gray Center. Since that time, we have been in communication with the Church about possible options to host Ways Bluff even without the use of all facilities at the Gray Center. Just yesterday were were told that no activities of any kind will be allowed. We are saddened by the closing of the Gray Center where we enjoyed 3 memorable years of racing and fellowship.
Ethan Mayeu and the MUTS Crew
** July 7, 2020 Update
COVID-19 continues to throw curve balls. So with continuing unknowns, we have decided to change the Ways Bluff registration to "Waitlist" status. This simply allows all of you to continue to register without your credit card being charged at this time. At a time in the future when we are 100% confident of the look of the race (such as capacity), we will send you an invite to officially join the race. Email Ethan Mayeu at ejmayeu@gmail.com if you have any questions.
Way's Bluff Trail Run
Way's Bluff is a 50k, 25k, and 8 mile trail run on the private property of the Gray Center in Canton, MS. Mississippi Ultra and Trail Society in partnership with the staff of the Gray Center are hosting this race. The 8 mile loop is made up of cross country, single track, and very well manicured trails through the woods and around the lakes on this beautiful land. By trail running standards it will be easy to navigate and easy terrain to run, but it will be challenging with some nice hills. The race capacity is 250 participants, 210 registered for the 2019 event.
Details
LOCATION: 1530 Way Road, Canton, MS. The start/finish area is on the north side of the property.
TIME: 8 AM--5PM.
FOOD/SWAG: 2 aid stations on the course with sweet and salty snacks, water, and Tailwind sports drink. Lunch will be provided by the Gray Center. Finisher medals, shirts, and other trail swag to all participants. All MUTS events are cupless races so please use a handheld water bottle or hydration pack.
REGISTRATION: There are no refunds, transfers, or deferments for this race. Price: $50 for the 8 mile, 25k, and 50k. Price increases $10 on September 1st. MUTS members get $5 off. There is no race day registration.
DISTANCES: 4 loops for 50k, 2 for 25k, and 1 for the 8 milers. There is an 9 hour time limit for the race. If you drop down or decide to run a longer distance than what you registered for, that is allowed, but you must communicate with the timing table. You will not be eligible for an award if you change distances after the race has begun.
AWARDS: The top 3 female and males in each race will receive custom awards.
PACKET PICKUP: Packet pickup will be from 6:30 until race start on October 10.
COURSE: around 250’ of elevation per 8 mile loop. The surface is wide to double track trail on dirt and grass with a short segment of pavement. The race will be chip timed.
Gray Center
The Duncan M. Gray Episcopal Camp and Conference Center offers both a year round conference center with lodging as well as the summer Camp Bratton-Green. www.graycenter.org.
Proceeds
Proceeds from this race will go to the Gray Center trail work fund. This fund is set aside to maintain and enhance the property's trail system.
MUTS
Mississippi Ultra and Trail Society's mission is to promote, support, and grow trail and ultra running in and around the state of MS. Check out www.mutsrunning.org for information about MUTS memberships and how to get involved. There are no refunds or transfers for this race.
Event's current local time: 5:46 PM CT
