Ultra Race Scorecard
Pick your first self-supported ultra without overthinking it. A simple scorecard to compare races on time demand, terrain difficulty, surface mix, and cost/barriers.
Built from my planning mistakes.
Instant download via Gumroad.
At a glance
- Price: Pay what you want (including €0)
- Format: Printable 2-page PDF
- Time to use: 10 minutes
- Use case: Compare 3–5 races quickly
- Includes examples: TCR, Tour Divide, Silk Road Mountain Race
Preview
Page 1: Blank scorecard
Page 2: Filled examples
Inside your download
- Page 1: Blank /20 scorecard (4 criteria × score 1–5)
- Page 2: Filled examples so you can calibrate fast
- Quick scoring hints for each category
- Notes block to shortlist your top 1–3 races and a one-line “why”
How to use it
- List 3–5 races you’re considering
- Score 4 criteria (1–5) for a total /20
- Compare totals and write a one-line “why”
- Choose the best fit (not the hardest story)
The goal isn’t perfect accuracy. It’s clarity.
Who this is for
- You want a first race that fits your life, budget, and experience
- You’re stuck in comparison mode and want a clean decision
- You’d rather start prepared than start heroic
Not for you if
- You already picked a race and don’t need a framework
- You’re choosing mainly for status/tradition (valid, this won’t change your mind)
Ready? Get the Scorecard.
After you download
- New to Route 89? Start here
- Already picked a race? Cheat Sheet
- Want the full system? Get Unlost
- Prefer to browse? Products
Support: bram@route89.be
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