Pittsfield Vermont Snowshoe Marathon, Half Marathon and 6 Mile
March 7, 2009 Start: 8 a.m. - Stay Tuned For More Info and Exact Date!
Pittsfield, Vermont

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Click here for the results, a recap, photos
and a slideshow of the 2007 race


What:
Snowshoe Marathon (7,200 feet of elevation change), Half Marathon, and 6 miler. Ten hour time limit.

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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:

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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

Registration:

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Due to our strong belief in maintaining our planet in a sustainable way a portion of all entry fees
will be donated to Heifer Project International. For more information go to www.heifer.org