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Thanks for coming to the 2nd Annual Sleepy Hollow Mountain Race/USATF-NE Mtn Running Championship!

A special thanks to our partners & sponsors & our amazing volunteers! We could not do this without them.

Sleepy Hollow, Green Mountain Athletic Association, Salomon, Suunto, Running Saps Mapleworks, Lizard Design Lemon Bread, Seventh Generation, Hammer Nutrition

The results are on the results page!  We have also posted all the age category winners and the winners of our KOM|QOM and Muddiest Awards.

It may take a few days for photos to be posted online, but Scott Mason plans to share them at scottmasonphoto.com.   If you took photos today and want to share them, just send us the link.

Photos by Gianina Lindsey, Team acidotic RACING, are posted on the team FB page.

Photos and race report posted by Far North endurance and adventure.

This the start list based on pre registered racers.  Paul Kirsch will have a online workstation available near registration for last minute USATF issues.  Racers are not required to have USATF membership to race the Sleepy Hollow Mtn Race, but to score for the USATF New England Mtn Running Championships it is required.  Day of race registrants will receive numbers starting with the next number in the sequence.

SleepyHollow2013StartListPreReg

See you at the race!

Hello Registered Runner-

The Sleepy Hollow Mountain Race is a day away and we look forward to seeing you at Sleepy Hollow!

We have a couple of important updates about the race.
This is a reminder that the Sleepy Hollow Mtn Race will also serve as the USATF-NE Mountain Championships.  To score in the championship you need to have a current USATF membership.  The 2013 Membership numbers start with a “7”.  If you have a number that starts with an ‘8’ or ‘6’, that’s old number and you need to renew your membership before the race on Sunday.

If you have a new USATF number please send us an email (lizhollenbach@hotmail.com) and we will update the registration list.  Do NOT email if you already submitted your 2013 USATF # through online registration.  The email Subject: USATF #.  Include your first and last name and USATF #.

Here are a couple links that will help you determine your USATF number status.
1.  Look up your membership number: https://www.usatf.org/membership/reports/events/index.asp   (if no result returns, it means you do not have a current membership)
2.  Renew or join:  http://www.usatf.org/Products—Services/Individual-Memberships.aspx

 Race Day Details:
Day of Race Registration|Number Pickup: 7:30am-8:45pm at the pavilion
Day of Race Registration – $25 cash or check.
Start Time: 9am
Start Location: In front of the Pond/ Gazebo
Finish: Molly’s Meadow
Snacks and drinks in the pavilion.
Awards to follow the completion of the race at the pavilion.  We have awards for top 3 in each age category, overall winners and some fun awards.

Directions to Sleepy Hollow

Pre Registered Runner List— There are still space available for day of race registration and online registration is open until 11:59pm Friday.

Course Condition Update
Northwest Vermont has been dry, warm and sunny all week.  We expect this weather trend to continue through race day.  Most of the course is dry and there are a couple small sections of mud and wet. Course Maps/Info
NOAA Huntington, VT weather link

Water Station
There will be two water stations providing water and sports drink at 1 mile, 3 mile and 4 mile.  Note that the water station at 3 mile is at the same place as the 1 mile water station.  At 3 mile it is on a downhill and can be challenging to access.  The 4 mile water station is in the field with the lap and finish.

Staying at Sleepy Hollow
The Inn is fully booked, but camping is available at Sleepy Hollow and there are also lean-tos.  The camping in Molly’s Meadow is marked with signs.  Other close towns to stay in include, Shelburne, Williston and Waterbury (depending on the direction you are traveling from).

Fun Awards
In addition to all the usual suspects, such as “age group” and “first to the finish line”, we have come up with  a few more competitive opportunities including Muddiest Finisher (or dustiest), Battle of the States and King of the Mountain Preme. Click here for more info.

Staying Connected
We will post results and links to race photos online after the race at  www.sleepyhollowmtnrace.com

Visit the USATF NE Trail website for info/results/etc and don’t forget to Like USATF-New England Mountain Ultra Trail for race series updates and race info.

Kasie Enman and Liz Hollenbach
Race Directors
Sleepy Hollow Mountain Race
www.sleepyhollowmtnrace.com

We have scored some great prizes for the Second Sleepy Hollow Mtn Race | New England Mtn Running Championship!

Shipments of Solomon schwag have been arriving all week!

A new batch of Running Saps Maple Syrup is just coming out of the sugar house.

There are two tote bags full of Seventh Generation product ready to go.

Age category prize lemon bread baking is on tap for later this week.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The only change in the course is in the finish/lap area at Molly’s Meadow.  The course now laps wide around the field through last years’ finish area and the new finish is near the old water station.

Spring has arrived  in Vermont.  The snow is finally melted, most sugar makers have stopped boiling and daffodils, crocus and tulips are starting to bloom.  The race course is in great shape.  Current trail surface is mainly dry with a couple sections of mud.  The mud is in the same locations as last year.  These wet sections of trail are mainly between mile 1 and 3.  In keeping with a European style mountain racing course we have increased drainage in these areas, but they are still quite muddy and wet!  The photos in the header at the top of this webpage are a great visual of the mud turn just before the 1 mile mark.  Last year’s course photos  and detailed course description give a good outline of the race course.

Snow on a north facing slope near the finish line in Molly’s Meadow.  Photo taken April 19 and all the snow is melted now.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Kasie points out the the KOM/High Point Preme location at the Adirondack View sign- 1408 ft.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The race course goes through wide open Liberty Meadow on it’s way to the low elevation point of the race just before the 2 mile mark.

 

 

 

 

 

The steady uphill after the 2 mile mark is a wide trail covered with lots of low grass and some  leaves.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

There is a short section of single track on the downhill just after the 1 mile mark.

 

We’re excited to announce that Salomon has come on board as a lead sponsor for this year’s race.  The first 200 registrants will go home with some Salomon schwag.  Top finishers will too!  Salomon is a fantastic ambassador for trail and mountain running and we are excited to have their support for our race!

Other race sponsors include:

Hammer Nutrition

Running Saps Mapleworks

Seventh Generation

 And our partners who we couldn’t pull off the race without:

Sleepy Hollow Inn

Green Mountain Athletic Association

USATF-NE

Once again Sleepy Hollow is available for overnights either at the Inn or camping.

In addition to being a trail center, Sleepy Hollow is also complete with an 8 bedroom Inn, a hike/run accessible cabin, and a field for tent camping.  Email info@skisleepyhollow.com now for Inn & cabin reservations (there is not usually anyone at the phone this time of year).  No need to reserve a tent space, just check in at the front desk when you arrive).  Details below:

The Inn

Sleepy Hollow Inn is a relaxing beautiful place to stay in the hills and hollows of Huntington, Vermont. We have eight distinctively furnished guest rooms within our renovated lodge.  Each offering large spacious rooms with beautiful views of the surrounding mountains.  Unwind at night in our wood-fired sauna located next to our swimming pond. Simply request a time for your sauna, and we’ll have it hot for you (holds up to eight). We offer free wireless internet to our guests, available around the Inn and Round Barn Event Center.  Our down-to-earth, friendly, and comfortable inn also features our two guest living rooms. One has a large fieldstone fireplace, while the other has ample reading couches.

Special Sleepy Hollow Race Rate: $100/room for up to 2 guests, plus 9% tax.  Most rooms have the option of fold-out couches or trundle beds for additional people, $10/extra guest.  This rate is for room only, breakfast not included.  Coffee and tea will be provided!   More information here, email info@skisleepyhollow.com for reservations.

The Cabin

The Butternut Cabin features a woodstove, picnic table, four bunks, a loft, and a great view. Users must bring sleeping bags/pads for overnights. Butternut Cabin is located one mile from our main lodge, and is accessible only by hike/bike/run in summer. There is no running water or electricity, but there is an outhouse and a spectacular view! The cabin rental includes firewood, but please bring matches, paper and kindling if you plan to light up the woodstove.

$50/night for up to 4 guests and $5 pp extra up to 12 guests, plus 9% tax. More information here, email info@skisleepyhollow.com for reservations.

Camping

**New** There are now 4 freshly built lean-tos next to Molly’s Meadow!  First come, first serve on race weekend.

Don’t forget to bring your own towel.  Sleepy Hollow has showers for campers, but they do not supply towels.

The start/finish area of the race is located at Molly’s Meadow, an open grassy field well suited to tent camping as well as a pavilion (wooden platform under roof cover).  You are welcome to bring a tent and set-up camp.  If you choose a spot in the actual start/finish zone you may need to “move out” before the race starts.  Bathroom and shower facilities at the Inn will be available for your use.

$15/tent.  No need to call for reservations, just check in at the Inn upon arrival.

Registration is now open for the 2013 Sleepy Hollow Mountain Race: Link to Registration

Looking forward to seeing you in May!

Kasie & Liz