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Location:
Riverside Farm, 57 Tweed River Drive, Second Driveway on your left. Look for the white barn and then follow the signs to the start/finish. We'll have a bonfire going early Saturday morning.
Registration:
Saturday morning from 5:30-7:30 a.m. at the General Store in Pittsfield.
Race starts at 8:00 a.m.
Post Race:
6:30pm athe the Aimee Farm
- Lobster and shrimp dinner
- Plenty of long trail beer!
- Awards ceremony
- Video presentation.
Lodging:
Trailside Lodge - Host Lodge. Bunks - 5 Miles from Star on Rte. 100 - 800-447-2209
Swiss Farm Inn - Rte. 100, Pittsfield - 802-746-8341
Fleur De Lis - 802-746-8987
Casa Bella - 802-746-8943
Parking:
Yoga Studio, 3631 Rte. 100, Pittsfield
Course:
- 6.55 mile loops. Trail (un-groomed) and snowmobile trails. Course will be marked with ribbons and signs. Marathon - 4 loops. Half Marathon - 2 loops.
- There's also a great one loop FUN RUN that's perfect for anyone wanting to try out snowshoing!
Aid:
One aid station on the course and one aid station at the start/finish.
Entry Fee:
$45 by Oct. 1, $60 by Feb. 1, $75 thereafter. All entrants will receive a sweet beenie hat and a post race meal and presentation.
Map:
Prize Money: $1200 for the marathon only. The award money will be distributed to the top three men and women - $300 for 1st place, $200 for 2nd place, and $100 for third place.
Awards:
Unique Finishers award for everyone and a special award for top 3 male and top 3 female in the marathon and half marathon.
Questions for the Race Director:
Andy Weinberg
pittsfieldultra@yahoo.com 309-642-2230
"A Snowshoe Training Manual":
Click to read excerpts published with the generous permission of the author, Barney Klecker.
Snowshoe Manufacturers:
Click here for a list of snowshoe manufacturers
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