You
can now register online at Atlantic Chip for $20, or on the morning of
the run for $30. The course will be very well marked and volunteers will
be on-hand to point you in the right direction at the major
intersections. There will be awards for the top female and male in both
distances. Snacks afterwards too.
Same-day registration 7:30 'til 8:30 am. upstairs in the fire hall.
pre-race ramble at 8:55
race starts at 9 am, just a minute walk down the road at the trailhead
distances of either 11km, or 25km.
Course Description
Follow the blue flagging. If you do not see blue tape every minute or two, you are off course. Warning: You are responsible for paying attention and following the marked trail.
The course is eighty percent logging access roads. There is 400m of pavement. Guaranteed you will get your feet wet. You will experience some slippery rocks and sticks, and you will probably see or hear a chickadee or two. Allow time for a ten to fifteen minute pre-race warm-up, and time to socialize.
Don't forget to check the weather and dress appropriately. Most of the trails have large exposed rocks and puddles. There are no feed stations on the course, so supply yourself with necessary water and snacks. This is a physically demanding run, and most of the course is in remote wilderness. Warning: You are responsible for paying attention and following the marked trail.
Same-day registration 7:30 'til 8:30 am. upstairs in the fire hall.
pre-race ramble at 8:55
race starts at 9 am, just a minute walk down the road at the trailhead
distances of either 11km, or 25km.
Course Description
Follow the blue flagging. If you do not see blue tape every minute or two, you are off course. Warning: You are responsible for paying attention and following the marked trail.
The course is eighty percent logging access roads. There is 400m of pavement. Guaranteed you will get your feet wet. You will experience some slippery rocks and sticks, and you will probably see or hear a chickadee or two. Allow time for a ten to fifteen minute pre-race warm-up, and time to socialize.
Don't forget to check the weather and dress appropriately. Most of the trails have large exposed rocks and puddles. There are no feed stations on the course, so supply yourself with necessary water and snacks. This is a physically demanding run, and most of the course is in remote wilderness. Warning: You are responsible for paying attention and following the marked trail.
The start is at the blue line at the bottom of the image above. Eleven kilometre particpants will run this, then continue clockwise around the blue loop. Twenty-five kilometre runners will do that, plus be directed by volunteers at an additional three separate points along the trail to the out and back sections. These sections are indicated in red on the map. Warning: You are responsible for paying attention and following the marked trail.
All three of the twenty-five kilometre route's out and back trails involve some good climbs
and will test your lungs, quads and capacity for discomfort.
Elevation gain for the 25 km is approximately 522m.
Directions to the start line. From Dartmouth. Main Street to highway 107, drive about 20 minutes, turn off to exit 20.
Turn
left off of exit ramp, continue towards Porter's Lake. Turn right at the stop sign towards Head of Chezzetcook. Continue about 2km, and the firehall is on the left . Please do not block the fire trucks while parked.
