Sunday, October 19, 2008, 12:30 p.m. Sponsored by the Squannacook River Runners Part of WMAC’s Grand Tree Trail Race Series NMC’s Eastern New England Trail Race Series USA T&F-NE’s XC Grand Prix Series (3.4 mile race)

Course Description: The courses are well marked, tour the scenic Groton Town Forest, and have no road crossings. They are a combination of narrow dirt roads and winding single lane trails, with lots of roots, rocks, leaves, uphills, and downhills. The hills are not large (though some are steep) but they offer a distinct challenge.

Aid, Refreshments, and Awards:

There will be 2 self-serve water only aid stations on the 9.5 mile course, and 1 on the 3.4 mile course. Light refreshments will be served afterwards.
Special awards given to 1st place male and female finishers in both races.  No awards ceremony.

Entry Fees:

For either the 9.5 mile or the 3.4 mile race:

$15 before 10/12/08

$20 after (including race day)

$35 maximum per family before 10/12/08

$45 maximum per family after (including race day)

$0 for Race Directors (must pre-register by mail or e-mail)


Click here for ON-LINE REGISTRATION 

(Click here for confirmation of your prior on-line registration.) 

or, go to Application tab and print form.

All proceeds of the race are used by The Groton Trails Committee to develop and maintain trail systems throughout Groton.

Entry fee is non-refundable and bib numbers are non-transferable.

Additional Information:

Race Director: Paul Funch; pgfunch@charter.net