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Adventure Racing
October 30
Pathfinders
Trail Run
www.pathfinderstrailrun.com
Pineland Farms
Gloucester, Maine
The Pathfinders Trail Run is a benefit race for the Gray New
Gloucester Athletic Boosters. The course will take you on a 5K
loop through the beautiful woods of Pineland Farms. These are
world class cross-country trails with a few challenging areas,
but a very doable race for the novice. Often hawks, turkeys,
deer, fox and other w?ildlife can be seen along the run.
Adventure Racing
November 6
Jack London
Trail Race
www.jacklondontrailrace.org
Mine Falls Park
Nashua, New Hampshire
The 10K course is run entirely on trails through Mine Falls.
The terrain is mostly flat. The footing is rugged but safe,
over rocks, roots, and packed dirt. The trail is well-marked,
with signs and volunteers directing racers at trail
intersections. The race will utilize some of the lesser used
trails in the park, through winding singletrack and rolling
riverside paths. This trail makes for a challenging yet fun
course, representing the true spirit of trail running.
Adventure Racing
November 13
Ruckus
Boston
www.ruckusboston.com
Marshfield, Massachusetts
Compete in the most physically demanding obstacle course
available. From the ancient times to today's special operations
units, elite fitness has been measured in one venue — the
obstacle course. Under the direction of a former special
operations instructor, civilians have the opportunity to
experience the most authentic military-grade course available.
With the most challenging obstacles in both quality and scale,
your physical and mental strength will be tested like never
before. Come find out if you can survive the challenge.
Skiing & Snowboarding
November 19
Tentative
Opening Day
www.sugarloaf.com
Sugarloaf
Carrabassett Valley, Maine
Sugarloaf brass has penciled this in as the resort’s tentative
opening day. Let’s hope Mother Nature cooperates.
Adventure Racing
November 21
Lil’ Rhody Runaround
http://www.westerlytrackclub.org/rhody.htm
Burlingame State Park
Charlestown, Rhode Island
Come enjoy a fast, flat trail run in one of Rhode Island's
most beautiful state parks. The Lil' Rhody is an 8-mile loop
starting at Prosser Beach at the Burlingame picnic area which
follows the Yellow Dot Trail around Watchaug Pond. It covers 5.8
miles of trail through rocks, pine forest, mud and streams,
along with 2.1 miles of tarmac. Water stop halfway.
Skiing & Snowboarding
November 21
Loaded
Turkey Rail Jam
www.killington.com
Killington Resort
Killington Vermont
This year, Killington will be kicking off the season with a
rail jam, good ol’ Thanksgiving style…that’s right, with a
turkey as the grand prize along with the fixins’ for second and
third place. This event will be held in their early-season
terrain park and is open to skiers and riders of all ages.
Competitors will throw down in qualifiers to advance to the
finals where the top skiers and riders will battle it out for a
turkey. In addition to various sweet prizes from sponsors, the
four lucky winners will receive FREE entry into Rails 2 Riches
rail jam!
Mountain Biking
November 26
16th Annual Turkey Burner
http://www.efta.com/content/view/94/47/
Lake Massabesic Front Park
Manchester, New Hampshire
Come for the traditional Thanksgiving weekend ride. FOMBA's
16th Annual Turkey Burner mountain and cross bike fun ride. Burn
some turkey and sample some of NH's best riding. Don't be
surprised to find some "killer" new singletrack mixed with your
usual favorites. Proceeds benefit the Auburn Volunteer Rescue
Squad.
Skiing & Snowboarding
November 26
Wildcat
Scheduled Opening Day
www.skiwildcat.com
Wildcat Mountain
Pinkham Notch, New Hampshire
Wildcat Mountain, weather and conditions permitting, is
scheduled to begin lift-serviced skiing, snowboarding, telemark
skiing, and all styles of riding. Pray for snow!
Running
November 27
Trot-It-Off
www.okemo.com
Okemo Mountain Resort
Ludlow, Vermont
The Okemo
Trot-It-Off is a family and community-oriented event that takes
place each year on the Saturday following Thanksgiving. The 5k
race is perfect for the avid runner or the family looking to get
a little extra exercise on Thanksgiving weekend. The cost to
enter the Turkey Trot is $25 per person. All proceeds from the
event go to support the Vermont Fuel Dealer Association's Patch
Chit Neighbor in Need Fuel Assistance Program. Each participant
will receive a t-shirt with their entry.
Skiing & Snowboarding
December 3 & 4
Mount
Snow Film Festival
www.mountsnow.com
Mount Snow
West Dover, Vermont
What better way to get excited for the ski season than 10
ski/ride films in two days? New this year Mount Snow is hosting
a film festival with the best new release ski and ride flicks in
the industry. TGR, Level 1, Poorboyz and many more will be
playing at Mount Snow and other venues in the valley.
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