Sleepy Hollow Mtn Race

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

Kasie and I had our first planning meeting for the 2013 Sleepy Hollow Mtn Race this morning.  It feels good to start planning for the race- especially because we have time while we wait for snow in Vermont.

The 2013 USATF New England Mtn Running Series schedule has been set.  Our race is a week earlier than last year.

Sleepy Hollow – 5/5/2013
Wachusett – 5/25/2013
Pack Monadnock – 6/2/2013
Loon Mountain Race – 7/7/2013
Cranmore – USA Mountain Running Championships – NACAC Mountain Running Championships – 7/21/2013
Ascutney TBD

For more info see USATF NE Mountain|Ultra|Trail on Facebook.

See you soon,

Liz

Thanks to everyone that participated in the race today!  We had fantastic racers, awesome volunteers and fun spectators.  Race report, more photos, etc coming soon.

Results Link

Hello Registered Runners-

The Sleepy Hollow Mountain Race is one day away.  We hope you are looking forward to racing in Vermont.
Click here for a link to directions to Sleepy Hollow.

Sleepy Hollow Mountain Race supports and encourages carpooling.  Click here to see where you can meet friends and leave a car.

Pre Registered Runner List– Are you wondering if your running friends or fiercest competitors are registered for the race?  Do you want to make sure you are on the list or are you are looking for a friend to carpool to the race with?   Check out the pre registered runner list.

Event Details:

Registration|Number Pickup: 7:30am-8:45pm at the pavilion

Day of race registration (116 spots are still available) – $25 cash or check.

Start Time: 9am

Start Location: In front of the Pond/ Gazebo

Finish: Molly’s Meadow

Awards to follow the completion of the race at the pavilion.

Course Condition Update

Northwest Vermont has been hammered by rain this week and after a long dry spring the trails are now quite wet.  There will be mud and soft ground on course.  Click here to read Kasie’s post about course conditions and shoe selection.

Water Station

There will be two water stations providing water and sports drink at 1mile, 3 mile and 4 mile.

Staying at Sleepy Hollow

Camping is available at Sleepy Hollow and there are four new lean-tos.  The camping in Molly’s Meadow is marked with signs.  There are still rooms available at Sleepy Hollow- click here for more info.

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 fastest mother, Battle of the States and King of the Mountain Preme. Click here for more info.

Kasie Enman and Liz Hollenbach

http://www.sleepyhollowmtnrace.com

With this being a new course on unfamiliar terrain, you might be wondering: What shoes should I wear this Sunday?  Here are some tips to consider when making your choice…

1.) The course is almost entirely on grass with some sections of dirt or leaf litter.  There are no extended sections of exposed rock.  There is one ~15′ long wooden bridge.

2.) Some of the grassy trails are lumpy, with lots of divots.  The single track has roots and some small rocks poking out.

3.) It has been a wet spring here in Northwest Vermont.  There will be muddy and swampy spots on the course (This is an understatement!  It’s downright sloppy out there.).  One of these saturated sections is when you are racing downhill into a sharp turn.

So… If you ever race in spikes (or at least a shoe with an aggressive lug), this would probably be the day.  If you have shoes that offer a little extra protection for the ankles or underfoot, that could come in handy.  If not, simply be aware of the ground underfoot and enjoy the ride.

Idea from Kasie: “I have found myself running on these trails in my plain old running shoes during mud season quite a lot and tend to stay on my feet just fine as long as I keep my center of gravity, well, centered.  I can also usually find a firm, drier spot to step on if I stay near the trail’s edge.  My shoes always dry back out and the mud gives them character!”