Ascutney Mountain Run

Date

Start: Sunday, July 10, 2011 @ 10:00 AM

Additional Date Information

10:00 AM

Address

Mt. Ascutney State Park
Back Mountain Road Windsor, VT

Fees

$15 pre-reg, $20 race day, Optional: $5 race t-shirt, $3 summit parking pass

Registration Closing Date

Saturday, July 9, 2011 @ 12:00 PM PST

Brief Description

The Mt. Ascutney auto road climbs 2,300’ over 3.7 miles for an average grade of 12%. The first half is hardest with sections at 19% grade. Challenge yourself in this short but grueling mountain running race and be rewarded with the view from the top.

Race Website

http://www.club.penguincycles.com/AscutneyRun.html

Directions

Directions: From I-91 (Exit 8): Go .2 mi E on Rt 131 to stop light, turn left on Rt 5 for 1.2 mi, then bear left on Rt 44A for 1 mi.

Parking

Free parking is available in the field across from the state park (near the start, bottom of the hill). • Limited parking at the summit parking lot - location of the race finish and post race festivities. $3.00 per vehicle to drive up the auto road. First come, first served.

Parking Comments

Most racers will want to park at the bottom of the hill (near the start line) and walk/run down after the race (there is limited transportation down if necessary). The parking at the top is ideal for spectators that want to cheer on their loved ones, see the race finish and awards. If you plan to park at the top (near the finish line) please leave enough time to walk back down the hill BEFORE the race.

USATF-NE Mountain Running Circuit

This race is excited to again be part of the USATF-NE Mountain Running Circuit. Complete all 6 races to become a Mountain Goat and bypass the lottery for the Mt. Washington Road Race the following year. www.usatfne.org/trail

Additional Information

• Race day registration opens at 8:00AM. Race start 10:000AM • One water stop is on the course and one at the finish. Yummy food after the race. • Course is entirely paved • Bag transport provided so you can have warm/dry clothes at the post race festivities at the finish • Please make arrangements for transportation down the mountain (most likely the same way you got up the mountain… with your own two feet!). • The uses of baby strollers are strictly forbidden by USATF. Headphones are OK. • Only dogs with a rabies certificate are allowed in the park. Dogs must be on a leash. • Race proceeds to benefit Mt. Ascutney State Park

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