Date: Sunday, June 1, 2008
Time: 10:15 AM.
Parking Area: The race is point-to-point, so runners will be bussed to the Start. Report to the Parking Area no later than 8:00 AM (please see map). The last bus leaves at 8:45 AM sharp! There is absolutely no parking at the Start area ( drop-off's before 9:30 am are ok, follow signs to Suicide Six ski area from Woodstock)
Personal Baggage: Baggage will be transported from the Start area back to the Finish area just before the start of the race. Plan on bringing your own bags with labels already on. In case of bad weather, you'll want to make sure the bag is waterproof.
Finish: Polo Field, Quechee, Vermont
Course difficulty: The course has a very gentle downgrade, dropping 200 feet in elevation over the 13.1 miles. There is a moderate hill at mile 5 and a short, steep hill at mile 8.
T-Shirts: They will be given at the end of the race to each finishing racer. Shirts cannot be mailed.
ChampionChips®: Runners will be issued ChampionChips® for tracking results. Unless you indicate on the registration form that you are bringing your own chip, you will receive your computer chip along with your bib at the Start at Suicide Six Ski Area. You will receive your race shirt at the Finish IN EXCHANGE FOR RETURNING THE ChampionChip®. Timing mats will be at the Start and Finish. Please note Bib and Chip will ONLY BE GIVEN TO THE REGISTERED RUNNER.
Timing: We will again be using ChampionChip® Timing Systems at the Start and Finish to give you both an official "Gun" time as well as the unofficial "Net" time from when you cross the start mats. You, and your Chip, must pass over both mat systems (start and finish) in order to receive your "Net" time. If your start time is not recorded, you will only receive your "Gun time". The official order of finish for the first three male and female finishers will be based on “Gun” time. For all but these 6 finishers, we will use “Net” times for official order of finish. The USAT&F does accept “Net” times for rankings for masters runners (40 and over). However, it is unclear if they will accept “Net” times for other age groups. Web site results on cbhm.com will be posted in both "Gun" time order as well as "Net" time order.
Results: Same-day results are provided by Granite State Race Services. Results will also be available on the Internet at www.cbhm.com and at www.coolrunning.com.
Water Stops: 2, 4, 6, 8, 10, and 12 miles, plus Start and Finish.
Gatorade Stops: mile 6, 8, and 10.
Awards: Elegant Simon Pearce trophies are awarded to the top male and female runners. Prizes for the top three in each age group are also awarded.
Food Tent: A bountiful choice of great food is available to all race participants.
Massages: The Strong House Spa is coordinating free, post-race massages.
Beer Tent: After the race, each registered finisher over 21 years of age is entitled to one fine craft beer from a choice of Vermont brewers Otter Creek, Long Trail, Harpoon or Magic Hat. Beer will be available for friends and spectators for a price - Positive ID required.
Race Photos: Action Sports International has been selected as the Official Photographers for the race. Action Sports International will photograph all runners and make these photos available on their website. Stay tuned for an e-mail close to race day that will point you to their site. Remember to wear your bib on the FRONT of your body throughout the race so that the photographers can identify you.
Race Information & Course Maps: Saturday May 31st, noon to 7:00pm at the Woodstock Inn (right by the Pasta Supper) to answer your CBHM questions. Look for the CBHM banner. Meet the Race Directors.
Pasta Dinner: The Pasta Dinner is being coordinated by the Woodstock Chamber of Commerce and will be held at the Woodstock Country Club, located just 1/2 mile south of the Woodstock Green on Route 106. The delicious food will be contributed by area restaurants, coordinated by the Inn's Executive Chef. There are three separate seatings at 5:30pm, 6:30pm and 7:30pm. In 2007 the seatings were sold out. Call the Woodstock Chamber of Commerce Office to reserve seats. 802-457-3555. You will need to give your credit card to guarantee your spot.
Entry Fees and Registration: Register on-line with a VISA/MC . The entry fee is $43, plus $3.91 for the processing fee for a total fee of $46.91. There is NO RACE DAY REGISTRATION. The Race will be limited to the first 2,300 entries. Registration is non-transferable. The registration fee is non-refundable, regardless of injury, lack of adequate training, an irreconcilable schedule conflict, or any other reason, no matter how valid. It cannot be moved to a future year.
Course records: Men: Seth McClennan, 1995, 1:07:06; Women: Maribel Sanchez, 1998, 1:18:40.
Directions to the Race:
Parking Area at Quechee Gorge Village on Route 4.
- From Interstate 89: Take Exit 1 (Woodstock exit) and follow Route 4 west -- follow signs.
- From Interstate 91: Take Interstate to White River Junction, Vermont, to Interstate 89 North. Then follow directions above for I-89.
- From the West: Take Vermont Route 4 east; go 8 miles past Woodstock, -- follow signs.
Lodging and Area Information: For details on lodging and information about the area, check the Hartford Chamber of Commerce or Woodstock Chamber of Commerce.