This is a hand timed, club run through beautiful Barkhamsted, CT. It starts at Matthies Grove Parking area, People's State Forest, 106 East River Road 06063. The course consists of rolling hills that meander along the Farmington River, outbound on East River Rd, left on Rte 20 through Riverton center, and inbound on West River Road. The race is entirely on roads. If you are finished after the first lap (8.5 miles) proceed to the finish table and provide your name to the timer. If you're up for 17 miles (corrected distance), continue on for another lap when you reach Mathies Grove again. At the conclusion of the second lap, proceed to the finish and make sure to provide the timer with your name. Timed results will be published here on Runsignup. ................ WE NEED VOLUNTEERS...See link below. Registration is free, but please consider a donation, to cover the basic costs for this event and so that we can continue to provide fun, friendly, low key club events throughout the year.
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Race Travel Insurance
Don't forget travel insurance for January 10.
You've trained for months and booked a trip to Barkhamsted, CT.
A pre-race injury, a delayed flight, or a family emergency can derail the whole thing.
Travel insurance can help cover your race entry fee, hotel, and flights if you can't make it,
and may cover medical costs if something goes wrong on the course. Plans typically only run
5-7% of your total trip cost — and running events are covered under standard plans with no
additional coverage needed.
Trip cancellation up to 100% of prepaid costs
Running events covered under standard plans — no add-ons needed
Trip interruption up to 150% of non-refundable costs
