Streamwater, Sap, and Kasie had a run-off on the race course today…

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Kasie test ran the course today and encountered a little bit of everything.  The streamwater challenged Kasie and the maple sap to a run-off.  The sap relied on its zen-like state of “flow” to gain an advantage.  The streamwater was disqualified for cutting the course.  Kasie ruled the uphills, although she was a bit wary as she crested Adirondack view and saw that Josh Ferenc had been there first and marked his territory as King of the Mountain.

KOM marks terriority



 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Here’s the blow by blow:

The starting line is looking less like a ski trail.  It is wet, muddy, and rutted out by an errant truck. Mud is surfacing nicely.
Mud is surfacing nicely.  The starting line is looking less like a ski trail.  It is muddy, wet, and rutted out by an errant truck.

 

First turn onto Butternut Cabin Trail
First turn up Butternut Cabin trail.  The frost is still very much heaving so while it looks benign, if you don’t stay to the side you might lose a shoe, or foot, or leg.  That should settle down by race day though.  🙂

 

High Point/KOM
The high point of the 1st and 2nd loops.  Looking good at the KOM preme spot.
Entering ascent to King of the Mountain summit
Revisiting spot where there was 36″ of snow. Now just leaves.

 

Saving it's mud for later.
Mud corner saving it’s mud for later. That hideous spot that you get to go through twice reveals why it is always so muddy.  It’s the last hold-out for ice melt, and is very popular with the streams.
Stream goes for a test run.
Stream goes for a test run.

 

Some parts of the course are looking good!
All clear on the 2nd loop single track. Some parts of the course are looking good!

 

Bottom of first descent
The base of the first descent still calls for Katoolahs or ice skates of some variety.

 

View from Liberty Meadow, heading to 2nd ascent
View from Liberty Meadow heading to 2nd ascent.
Running Sap along the course
Sap lines running along the course.

 

Standing water on 2nd ascent
2nd climb is wet as usual.
Not actually that bad. Mud didn't get to far up my leg.
Not actually that bad. Mud didn’t get too far up my leg.

 

Mossy stretch on 3rd loop
The 3rd loop in all its mossy, single-track glory.
Heading into 3rd loop
Entering the 3rd loop.

 

3rd loop is in good shape
View from the final descent down Ridge Road.  The 3rd loops is completely clear of ice and snow now.

 

Finish line area is currently a vernal pool :)
The finish line is looking more like a vernal pool.  Ribbet Ribbet.

 

With this much change in the past week, can’t wait to see what course conditions will be in another week’s time!

Who are the 74 racers pre registered?

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Are you wondering who is registered?  As of 5:19pm on April 7 there are 74 racers registered! Click here to look at list and check out if your running friend or competition is registered.

Current trail conditions are still a bit white, but melting fast!!!

Course conditions 4/7/14 at Start Line.
Course conditions 4/7/14 at Start Line.
Course conditions 4/7/14 in Molly's Meadow at Finish Line.
Course conditions 4/7/14 in Molly’s Meadow at Finish Line.
Course conditions 4/7/14 heading up into Molly's Meadow & Finish Line for the final time.
Course conditions 4/7/14 heading up into Molly’s Meadow & Finish Line for the final time.

Registration & Trail Conditions!

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It’s the moment you’ve all been waiting for.  Register now for the 3rd Edition of the Sleepy Hollow Mountain Race.  Sign up and start training now if you want to earn your Running Saps maple syrup and Liz’s lemon cakes!

Current trail conditions are buried under 15 inches of snow.  At least the mud is frozen solid.

Update: Snow depth is now 33 inches after an additional 18 inches of snow came down in last week’s storm (3/17/14).  The sign in the pic below is no longer visible.  Don’t worry, we have lots of time for the snow to melt before race day.  If only the temps would go up a bit…

Current trail conditions. 3/10/14
Current trail conditions. 3/10/14

Results are posted!

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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.

Start List

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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.

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See you at the race!

Race Update Emial

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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

online registration updates

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Overnight our online registration closed.  There are 171 racers pre registered online.  We have not reached out 250 max, so there are still some space available.  Day of race registration is $25 cash or check.

2:27pm- registration is back online

12:30pm -We are having challenges with online registration.  Currently it is not possible to register.  We are working to fix the problem.  Registration will be open, as advertised, until 11:59pm tonight.  We will update this page when things are fixed.  Thanks for your understanding.

The prize lineup!

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IMG_2567 IMG_4695We 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.