We’ve been busy hanging up cowbells and making mud to kick off the New England Mountain Running Season in style. Please help us get the word out to anyone that would still like to race. Registration is open until Friday, May 3th 11:59pm and there is no day of race registration.
Volunteers
We’re looking for a couple more folks to help round out our volunteer crew. Please share with anyone you think might be interested in helping with this awesome event.
Course Info, Trail Conditions & Shoe Recommendation
We encourage familiarizing yourself with the course layout ahead of time. Please note that this is a 2 loop course. Be aware that there will be runners from Lap 1 and Lap 2 on the final descent at the same time. Please use good trail etiquette if you need to pass.. Calling out: “Passing on your left!” and making sure to pass only when the trail is wide enough will help everyone stay safe.
We recommend wearing shoes with good tread on them to navigate the slippery and sloppy parts of the trail. The trails have a bit of everything – roots, rocks, bridge and stream crossings, and mud! The weather on Sunday may be rainy with temperatures in the 50s. Click Here for course details and maps.
Feed Station | Finish Line with Untapped
Feed Station (5 mile) – Untapped Lemon Tea Mapleade and water
Finish Line – Untapped Lemon Tea Mapleade and water
We encourage racers to bring their own cup or bottle to refill at the feed station. We will also have paper cups.
A note from Paul Kirsch: Chair of the USATF-NE Mountain/Ultra/Trail Committee
For those of you doing the USATF-NE Mountain Circuit, remember to renew your USATF membership for 2024 so that you can be counted in the series results (and earn your coveted Mountain Goat Status/2024 Mt. Washington Bypass).
Updating your Entry on RunReg – Did you forget to add club name or USATF #?
Login to your RunReg account and you can edit your entry until May 3. Changes after May 3rd can be made on race day at bib pickup.
Pancakes!
Cochran’s is the home of the Pancake Trailer and we are psyched to have pancakes and sausage after the race! Kasie is bringing Running Saps Maple Syrup and we’ll have both regular and GF pancakes. Plates and forks provided, but also please feel free to bring your own reusable plate and fork.
Kids Race
The kids race is a fun mini-trail run for kids. We’ll have a short lollipop race for the youngest kids (2-5 year olds), then 1 and 2 lap options for the older kids. Registration is free and you can sign up on RunReg until May 3 or in person on the lower deck under the black Specialized tent. Kids race start time is 11:15am. Come by 11:00am for day of registration. More Kids Race Info Here
Camping
Folks coming in the day before are welcome to car/van/truck camp in Cochran’s parking lot. If you would like to pitch a tent, we just ask that you please stick to the alpine ski trails or parking lot (no tents on the lodge side of the parking lot, or at the start/finish area). Camping is free. The base lodge will be unlocked and has a sink if you need water, but the bathrooms are closed for maintenance. We appreciate your respect for Cochran’s property! More Lodging Info Here
We’re looking forward to seeing you this Sunday at Cochran’s!!