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 and awards afterwards too.
Same-day registration 7:30 'til 8:45 am. at
the trailhead
pre-race ramble at 8:55
race starts at 9 am
distances of either 10km, or 20km.
Course Description
The course is ninety five percent logging access roads, . There is 400m of pavement. 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. The ice has been cancelled for this year, by moving it ahead 3 weeks.
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.
Same-day registration 7:30 'til 8:45 am. at
the trailhead
pre-race ramble at 8:55
race starts at 9 am
distances of either 10km, or 20km.
Course Description
The course is ninety five percent logging access roads, . There is 400m of pavement. 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. The ice has been cancelled for this year, by moving it ahead 3 weeks.
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.
2010 mean times were 1:36 for the 16km, and 0:46 for the 7 km runs. For this year, I estimate the middle times for the 10 km might be around 1 hour, and the 20 km around 2:10.
View Chezzetcook Chickadee 2011 in a larger map
The yellow pin is the start. Ten kilometre particpants will run this, then continue counter clockwise around the inside (blue) loop, and complete an out and back trail at approximately the three quarters distance. Twenty 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 green on the map.
View Chezzetcook Chickadee 2011 in a larger map
The yellow pin is the start. Ten kilometre particpants will run this, then continue counter clockwise around the inside (blue) loop, and complete an out and back trail at approximately the three quarters distance. Twenty 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 green on the map.
Not only is the twenty kilometre run twice distance of the 10 km, but also keep in mind that all four out and back trails involve some good climbs and will test your lungs, quads and capacity for discomfort.
Here is an elevation profile of the 10km course. 215m elevation gain.
And one for the 20km course too. 412 m elevation gain.
Directions to the start line. From Dartmouth. Main Street to highway 107, drive about 20 minutes, turn off to exit 21.
Turn left off of exit ramp, continue towards Head Chezzetcook. Stop at stop sign across from St. Barnabas church and cross road to Conrod Settlement Road. Drive about 2 minutes down Conrod Settlement Road.
Turn left onto Moser Road. Continue to end of road where you will see a basketball net. That is the starting area. Please do not block anyone's driveway while parked.
