Start Time: General race begins promptly at 9 a.m. on September 28, 2024. Early start at 8:15 a.m. for those needing more than 2 hours 45 minutes to complete.
π½ Amenities:
Rural course on lightly traveled country roads along the Farmington River
Amazing race shirts
6 aid stations with fluids, two stocked with gels
Great post-race food
Custom finisher medals from Ashworth Awards
Electronic bib tag timing
Customized bibs with runners' names
Awards in 5-year age groups
Fun raffle prizes
πΊοΈ Course:
Fast USATF certified course with a 100-foot net elevation decrease
You'll run on country roads through the towns of Riverton, Pleasant Valley, Hartland, and Colebrook, Connecticut
π Awards:
Top 3 overall male and female runners
3 deep in 5-year age divisions
Awards for various age groups from 18 and under to 70+
If an in-person award ceremony is not possible, awards will be mailed
π° Proceeds:
All proceeds from the race benefit Running for Rescues, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to saving the lives of shelter animals
π Event details and schedule:
Packet pickup starts at 7 a.m. on race day
Early start at 8:15 a.m. for participants needing more than 2 hours 45 minutes to complete
General start at 9 a.m.
Post-Race Celebration begins at 10:30 a.m.
Awards Ceremony & Raffles at 11:45 a.m.
Starting Line Map
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