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2010
APRIL
Adventure
Racing
April 17
Traprock 17K, 34K & 50K
Bloomfield, Connecticut
The Traprock 50K is a 3 loop course of approximately 10.5-11
miles per loop. There will be three separate races all starting
at the same time. It is a rolling course with 50 % technical
single track on the Metacomet Trail. The balance of the course
is double-track.
Consisting entirely of rolling forest roads or single track that
can be extremely rocky, the course will provide a true test of
the runner’s fitness and mental stamina. You should only
consider entering this race if you are confident you have
sufficient running experience such as having completed a recent
road or trail marathon.
Kayaking &
Canoeing
April 17 & 18
Westfield River
Whitewater Races
Westfield River
Westfield, Massachusetts
The Westfield River Whitewater Races, held every year since
1953, are the oldest continually run canoe races in the United
States.
Adventure
Racing
April 24
Rollin
Irish Half-Marathon
Essex Junction, Vermont
A half-marathon through rural and scenic mostly dirt roads.
Wicked hilly.
Kayaking &
Canoeing
April 25
Run of the Charles
Canoe and Kayak Race
Charles River
Boston, Massachusetts
New England's largest canoe and kayak race includes 6, 9, and 19
mile races, a 24-mile, five-leg canoe relay race, and a 26-mile
professional marathon.
Kayaking &
Canoeing
April 25
Sturbridge Lions River Race
Turners Field
Sturbridge, Massachusetts
The Sturbridge Lions All American River Race is an annual event
enjoyed by canoeing and kayaking enthusiasts and spectators
alike. The first craft leaves Turners Field at 11:01a.m. and
heads for the finish line at Westville Dam Recreational Area in
Southbridge. An average of 90 craft with 150 participants
compete in this event and trophies are given to the first three
finishers in each class. The recreational area features food and
entertainment as well as strategic viewing spots to see the
craft negotiate the rapids area. A good time is had by all.
MAY
Adventure Racing
May 2
Seven Sisters Trail
Race
Holyoke Range
Amherst, Massachusetts
Twelve very hilly, rocky miles. An out-and-back roller coaster
ride along the ridgeline of the Mt. Holyoke Range on a
single-track trail. Very scenic overlooks of the Pioneer Valley
with views of the University of Massachusetts, Amherst College,
Hampshire College, and the Town of Amherst, the Connecticut
River and Northampton. Extremely hilly with 3,700 feet of climb
consisting of many steep hills with hazardous footing in places
due to the many sharp basalt rocks that comprise the elevated
ridge of the Mt. Holyoke Range.
Adventure Racing
May 8
McNaughton 100-,
200- and 500-Mile Ultra
Pittsfield, Vermont
Ultra Trail Run - 30, 100, 150, 200, and 500 MILE TRAIL. Rugged
10 mile loop in the Green Mountains of Vermont. Runners will
repeat the loops 3, 10, 15, 20, or 50 times. Each loop has 2400
vertical therefore the 30 miler will feature 7,200, 100 miler
will feature 24,000, 150 miler will feature 36,000, 200 miler
will feature 48,000 and 500 miler will feature 100,800.
Kayaking &
Canoeing
May 8
Naugatuck River
Race & 5K Run
Naugatuck River
Beacon Falls, Connecticut
The down river kayak and canoe race starts in Waterbury goes
through Naugatuck, and finishes in Beacon Falls. There are two
starting points. The Expert course is about 6.5 miles. The
Novice course is about 6.0 miles.
Kayaking &
Canoeing
May 15
Blackstone River Canoe & Kayak Race
Blackstone River
Uxbridge, Massachusetts
There is one 12 mile race for all classes with the starting line
in South Grafton. The location of the finish will be determined
closer to race day based on the water levels of the river.
Points for the NECKRA and the New England Downriver Championship
series will be awarded for all classes. After the race there
will be food, music, an award ceremony as well as other family
activities.
Kayaking &
Canoeing
May 16
Quinnipiac Downriver Classic
Quinnipiac River
Southington, Connecticut
Race Day Registration will take place from 9:00 a.m. until 10:30
a.m. at the "Start" location on Route 322 at the DOT parking
lot.
Entrance Fee is $18.00 per person. There will be a post race
cook out for ALL participants at the QRWA Headquarters located
at 540 Oregon Road, Meriden.
Adventure Racing
May 29
Wachusett Mountain
Trail Race
Wachusett Mountain
Princeton, Massachusetts
Due to construction on the Auto Road, we have put together a
challenging alternative 5.25 mile course that includes the same
opening stretch up Mile Hill Road that everyone loves to hate!
From there, the course will diverge from the original as it
enters the Donbrowo hiking trail that runs parallel to Mile Hill
Road. Upon exiting Donbrowo, the runners will turn left onto
Balance Rock Road (dirt road) that climbs up across the ski
trails. A little over 2.5 miles into the course, you will again
enter hiking trails taking Old Indian Trail to Semuhenna making
a steep ascent to the Auto Road. This will take you to the high
point of the course at just past 3 miles. The remainder of the
route will be 2 miles of fast but manageable descent as you turn
right onto the auto road, an immediate right onto North Road
(dirt) and right back onto Balance Rock Road (dirt) to bring you
back across the ski trails. Just before Mile Hill Road, you will
turn left to cut down the edge of the ski trail alongside Mile
Hill Road. Note: This is the ONLY ski trail that we are allowed
on. A final loop around the reflecting pond and over the wooden
bridge will bring you to the finish in the parking lot of the
ski lodge
JUNE
Adventure Racing
June 12
Six in
the Stix
Newport High School
Newport, New Hampshire
A rugged 6 mile trail run through the scenic Newport Town
Forest. Proceeds to benefit Richards School PTO.
Kayaking &
Canoeing
June 19
Nashua
Canoe & Kayak Race
Nashua River
Groton, Massachusetts
A 9-mile course and a 4-mile course, with a barbecue following
the race.
Adventure Racing
June 19
Mount
Washington Road Race
Mount Washington, New Hampshire
Only one hill - 6,288 feet.
JULY
Kayaking &
Canoeing
July 11
Bagel Barge
Classic
Merrimack River
Concord, New Hampshire
Features a 5-mile recreational course and a 9-mile racing
course.
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