Support Preservation: Your participation supports Ferncliff Forest to remain free for public use since 1964 without government funding or paid executives.
T-shirt: The first 550 entries receive a soft cotton T-shirt. Reserve yours during sign-up as shirts sell out fast.
Event Time: Race starts at 8am with a gun start and chip timing for accurate tracking. All participants must begin by 8:15.
Special Considerations: Kids under 5 are free, kids in strollers are welcome, and well-behaved leashed dogs are permitted.
📍 Race Information
Date & Time: Thursday, November 28, 2024, at 8:00 am.
Location: First Baptist Church, 9 Astor Dr, Rhinebeck, NY.
Course: Paved road course with gentle rolling hills from Astor Dr. to Ferncliff Forest and back.
Classes & Awards: Categories for males and females in different age groups with awards for top finishers.
🏆 Awards Ceremony
Awards Presentation: Top overall male and female finishers and age group winners will be recognized. All kids under 10 receive an award.
Timing: Awards ceremony promptly at 9am.
📝 Registration & Precautions
Pre-Event Health: Participants with cold or flu symptoms are advised to stay home for everyone's safety.
Packet Pick-Up: Bibs and shirts can be collected at the Baptist Church hall on the event morning. Try to pick them up the night before if possible.
Pick-Up Options: Choose between picking up items at Rhinebeck Bagels the night before or on race day at the church hall starting at 7:00am.
On-Course Etiquette: Be courteous when passing other participants on the course by announcing your presence.
Starting Line Map
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