The 22 kilometre MiniMuffin run is a revised version of the former MegaMuffin run for this year due to delayed maintenance on the northern end of the railbed. It is a 3-6 hour run/power hike including 16 kilometre of technical singletrack with about 600 metres of ascent and descent, and about 7 km of flat rail trail running. It is a very physically demanding course.
There are no aid stations on the course.
Cutoff is at 2:00 pm at the 16km point, at the entrance to Admiral Lake Loop (following the South Ridge loop and the rail trail return). The cutoff is to keep the event in daylight hours. Sunset is 5 pm on November 24.
Highly recommend
Lugged grippy trail running shoes
A running pack
Fully charged phone
Small first aid kit with tensor bandage, and duct tape
Small knife
Whistle
Lots of snacks= 500 calorie range
Water bladder or flasks for at least a litre, and a mini water filter, or purification tablets
Extra buff
Lightweight waterproof breathable shell
Compass
Headlamp
Toque and Gloves (watch the forecast)
A watch that gives distance
Start location:
44°47'30.0"N 63°08'59.4"W
Registration is at the event between 7:30 and 8:30 on November 24. Start time is 9 a.m. Cost is $20 cash. All proceeds go to Musquodoboit Trailways association.
There is a waiver to sign at the time of registration.
