UltimateXC race, Val Morin Quebec (Read 342 times)

Hi, Is anyone planning to do the UltimateXC race in Val Morin, Quebec (1/2 marathon, full, or 10K). It's in the same series at the Jay Peak race in July, which I think might be a little more extreme. Though I'm not sure. I have a few questions about expectations for the race: 1) How much time would you anticipate adding to your PR (My PR for a half is 1:43). Would I add an hour? 2 hours? 2) I know you can anticipate getting wet. Do you carry a pack with extra socks? Shoes? 3) Do you bring food or rely on aid stations? One water bottle won't get you too far in a 5 or 6 hour marathon....again, do you fill a back pack? 4) Do you wear long-light-technical-type pants...or shorts? (The terrain seems full of bush and extreme obstacles. Thanks for any advice you have. I have signed up, but have very little idea what to expect. Thanks so much, KM