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EVENTS CALENDAR
The Six States events calendar is a listing of races, clinics, music festivals, brewfests and other events in New England. If you know of an event that should be listed here, drop us an email about it. Check back often as we are constantly adding new listings.


 

2008

JANUARY
FEBRUARY
MARCH
APRIL
MAY
JUNE
JULY
AUGUST
SEPTEMBER
OCTOBER
NOVEMBER
DECEMBER

2008

JUNE

Mountain Biking
June 1
Bear Brook Blast Off
Bear Brook State Park
Allenstown, New Hampshire
Mountain bike racing, sanctioned by EFTA, is returning to Bear Brook! Lots of fantastic single track to test your skills, plus fast double track and roads. The venue will feature two courses. One will be a longer and more challenging single-lap course for experts, sports and open cruiser class. The other course is shorter and faster for novices and open short course class.

Kayak & Canoe
June 7
8th Annual Connecticut River Challenge
Springfield Yacht and Canoe Club
Agawam, Massachusetts
Curtis Universal will hold the 8th annual Connecticut River Challenge canoe and kayak race. Flatwater races for novice to expert paddlers. The 12-mile race, for experienced paddlers, will include the Connecticut and Westfield Rivers. The 4-mile race is on the Connecticut River. Both races will start and end at the Springfield Yacht and Canoe Club on River Road in Agawam. Both races are sanctioned by American Canoe Association and New England Canoe and Kayak Racing Association.

Mountain Biking
June 8
Sterling Sizzler
Sterling, Connecticut
Try out this event by a veteran promoter. Represents the second race of the season for the 2008 New England Championship Series (NECS), sanctioned by Eastern Fat Tire Association. Net proceeds to benefit local youth groups. Enjoy typical New England riding, including single track, dual track, and some technical.

Kayak & Canoe
June 11
That Dam Race
Littleville Reservoir
Huntington, Massachusetts
A 5.5-mile race for most classes, plus a 2.5-mile youth and recreational race.

Mountain Biking
June 15
Blue Hills Mountain Bike Day
Houghton's Pond, Blue Hills Reservation
Milton, Massachusetts
Perfect your pedaling power with the DCR Rangers, Blue Hills TrailWatch and the New England Mountain Bike Association. Discover the wonderful world of wheels. Marked routes for all abilities and skills clinics throughout the day. Fun obstacle course and games for kids. Expo area with bike repair demonstrations, Share the Trails, responsible riding information and free give-a-ways. Bring your own bike. Helmets are required. For more information, call (617) 698-1802.

Mountain Biking
June 21
Petersham Fun Ride
Petersham, Massachusetts
Come ride miles of backcountry singletrack, including beginner, intermediate, and advanced loops. The terrain varies from gently rolling hills to technical rock gardens. A little something for everyone! All proceeds benefit the John Jenkins Memorial Scholarship Fund.

Kayak & Canoe
June 21
Zoar Gap Plunge
Deerfield River
Zoar, Massachusetts
An 8-mile downriver race featuring Class II and III whitewater.

Running
June 21
Mount Washington Road Race
Mount Washington
North Conway, New Hampshire
Just before race director Bob Teschek starts the race, he always reminds you "there is only one hill." Of course that hill is more than 7.6 miles long with nearly 5,000 feet of climb, a sadistic test of running ability. The race starts at 10 a.m. For info, call Bob Teschek at 603-863-2537.

Kayak & Canoe
June 21
Curtis Universal Connecticut River Challenge
Connecticut River
Agawam, Massachusetts
Features 1.5-, 4- and 12-mile flatwater paddles.

Mountain Biking
June 22
Clifford Park Assault
Clifford Park
Biddeford, Maine
The Clifford Park Assault race course is traditionally the most challenging on the MMBA circuit. The course is a 4.5-mile twisty, technical loop filled with rocks, roots, & bridges. It is a true test of the most well-rounded mountain bike racer. An NECS event.

Mountain Biking
June 28
Arrowhead Downhill
Arrowhead Skiway
Claremont, New Hampshire
Two courses and categories "expert" and "fast recreation". Full face helmets recommended. Arrowhead is open to the public. Bring your lungs - we truck you part way up, you ride or push the rest.

Running
June 29
Cranmore Hill Climb
Cranmore Mountain Resort
North Conway, New Hampshire
The course consists of two laps up and down the mountain, for a total of 10K. Starts at 9 a.m.

Mountain Biking
June 29
All Out in Moody Park
Claremont, New Hampshire
Come and help us celebrate the 11th edition of this classic event!! Sweet singletrack and the legendary "Gravity Cavity", 4+ mile loop, 1st timers 1 lap,novice 2 laps, sport 3 laps, expert 4 laps.

JULY

Mountain Biking
July 6
The Horror at Harding Hill
Webb's Forest
Sunapee, New Hampshire
The Horror at Harding Hill is a premier mountain bike race with a very challenging 5 mile loop through the woods of Sunapee. Riders in the past claim that our course combines the best of single and double track riding. Several areas of the course are techincal while others allow you to grind it out.

Trail Running
July 6
The Loon Mountain Race
Loon Mountain Ski Area
Lincoln, New Hampshire
A 5.7-mile run to the summit of Loon Mountain. The course starts at a dirt parking area along the Pemigewasset River and winds its way through the road/parking area to the service trails heading up Loon Mountain. It follows a combination of dirt trail/service roads and ski trails to the Summit Lodge at the top of the Gondola, then works its way over and up North Peak and back over to the top of the Gondola. This is an ascent-only race. The race averages approximately a 10-percent grade with some sections of more than 20 percent.

Cycling
July 12
Newton's Revenge
Mount Washington
North Conway, New Hampshire
An 8-mile bike race up the Mount Washington Auto Road. This hillclimb will be contested on exactly the same course as the historic Mt Washington Auto Road Bicycle Hillclimb—the toughest hillclimb in the world.  This second race is in response to the overwhelming popularity of the MWARBH.

Paddling, Rowing
July 12
Blackburn Challenge
Cape Ann
Gloucester, Massachusetts
The Blackburn Challenge is the east coast's premier open-water human-powered boat competition. This 20-mile challenge sends rowers, kayakers and canoeists around Cape Ann.

Mountain Biking
July 13
The Pinnacle
Newport High School
Newport, New Hampshire
The course is a 9 mile cross country mountain bike loop with tons of sweet singletrack, challenging climbs, an unforgettable technical downhill, the famous "Pinnacle Plummet", "Coit Mountain", the Pinnacle's big brother. Elites do 3 laps, Novice does 1 lap, all others do 2.

Mountain Biking
July 16-20
USA Cycling Mountain Bike National Championships
Mount Snow
West Dover, Vermont
Mount Snow once again will host the USA Cycling Mountain Bike National Championships in July. The best pros from all across the country will be in the Mount Snow Valley for this weeklong event that will crown National Champions in Super Downhill, Cross Country, Short Track, Dual Slalom, Observed Trials, Speed Trials, and Downhill categories. Spectators will enjoy several activities in addition to the races, including a festival style atmosphere, professional autograph sessions, and more. This will be the last major race before the US Olympic Mountain Bike Team heads to China for the Summer Olympics.

Running
July 19 & 20
Vermont 100-Mile Endurance Run
South Woodstock, Vermont
The Vermont 100 Mile Endurance Run is one of the original 100 mile runs in the USA. Each year, 300 runners attempt to finish this hilly race over beautiful Vermont back roads and trails under the 30 hour cutoff point, and a well-trained few finish in under 24 hours. The course record is just under 15 hours. ALSO: New this year there is also a 100K.

AUGUST

Adventure Race
August 2
The Bitter Pill Adventure Race
Bolton Valley Resort
Bolton Valley, Vermont
The Bitter Pill is a twelve hour adventure race for teams of two or three based out of the Bolton Valley Resort. Disciplines will include mountain biking, trekking, swimming, and canoeing. Navigation with topographical map and compass will be a crucial part of the entire course.

Running
August 4
The Rock Run
Nantucket, Massachusetts
A 50-mile race that can be done either as a solo run or a team event consisting of five legs.

Adventure Race, Cycling
August 9
The 20th Annual Wildman Biathlon
Wildcat Mountain
Pinkham Notch, New Hampshire
The Wildman Biathlon is a three-part event for teams and individuals. Now in its 20th year, the Wildman is New England's toughest single day, multi-sport event, challenging individuals and 2 or 3 person teams who enjoy a variety of terrain and scenery. The course includes a 10K run, a 22-mile bike ride and a 3-mile uphill run. For details, visit the Wildcat website or call (603) 752-4103.

Adventure Racing
August 10
Mud Hog Trail Race
Gunstock Mountain Resort
Gilford, New Hampshire
Two person teams will run, navigate obstacles, bike and charge through the 60-foot mud pit to the finish. The course will consist of 5-6 miles, with 3-5 obstacles at exchange points, when the runner will pick up the bike, and the biker will start to run. Each competitor will need to complete the obstacle prior to returning to the course.

Cycling
August 16
Harpoon Point to Point Ride
Three different starting points in Vermont
The Harpoon Point to Point is split up into 3 different rides; the 110-Mile Ride from Williston to Windsor, the 50-Mile Ride from South Royalton to Windsor, and the 25-Mile Loop from the Harpoon Brewery in Windsor and back.

Kayak & Canoe
August 16
Celebrate The Bay 5-Mile Kayak Race
Greenland, New Hampshire
This flatwater race is on the Great Bay estuary in coastal New Hampshire, and is a fund-raiser for the Great Bay Stewards. The race is open to single and tandem kayaks, and to the first 100 entrants. Top prizes in both categories include fresh lobsters plus all the fixins’ for a lobster bake. Visit the web site www.greatbaystewards.org/celebrate_the_bay.cfm for more information, and for online registration.

Cycling
August 16
Mt. Washington Hillclimb
Gorham, New Hampshire

A 7.6-mile bike race up New England's highest peak. It’s track record for horrendous weather
highest sustained winds ever recorded and sheer elevation gain (4,727-feet in 7.6 miles) make it the toughest bike hillclimb in North America. (603) 447-6991.

Beer & Food
August 30-31
14th Annual Mount Snow Brewers' Festival
Mount Snow
West Dover, Vermont
Once again, all the best beer brewers from New England and points beyond will gather for our annual Labor Day weekend Brewers Festival. Relax in our huge tent and sample the array of ales, stouts, hefenweizens, etc., or even root beer if that’s your taste. Both days will be jam packed with live music and the natural splendor of the Mount Snow Valley. Admission includes a souvenir pint glass – and the first pint is on Mount Snow! The festival is open from 12noon to 6pm both days.

Adventure Racing
August 31
ROMP - Rangeley Oquossac Mountain Pursuit
Town Park
Rangeley, Maine
The Rangeley Lakes Trail Center is sponsoring this triathlon. Individuals and relay teams are welcome. The course includes a 1/2-mile swim, 22-mile bike ride and a 4 1/2-mile run. This event is being managed by TriMaine Productions, Maine's premier triathlon production company. For additional information visit www.tri-maine.com, and click on the ROMP logo.

SEPTEMBER

Mountain Biking
September 6
NEMBAfest
Wompatuck State Forest
Hingham, Massachusetts

OCTOBER

Mountain Biking
October 26
Wicked Ride of the East
Harold Parker State Forest
North Andover, Massachusetts
North Shore NEMBA has hosted this ride for many years, and it's always been a great gathering for mountain bikers. This year will showcase some of the best trails the forest has to offer, not-so-coincidentally built by North Shore NEMBA's trail building gurus. There will be arrowed courses for beginner, intermediate and advanced cross-country riders, as well as led rides of all levels. The cost is $15 for the general public, $10 for NEMBA members, and if you join NEMBA you get to ride for free.

NOVEMBER

Ski & Snowboard
November 13-16
Boston Globe Ski & Snowboard Expo
Bayside Expo Center
Boston, Massachusetts

Ski & Snowboard
November 29
Wildcat Opening Day
Wildcat Mountain
Pinkham Notch, New Hampshire
Wildcat begins lift-serviced skiing, snowboarding, telemark skiing, and all styles of riding.

DECEMBER

 

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