MOOSE MOUNTAIN RUN AROUND
4 MILE SNOW SHOE RACE
Saturday, January 20, 2018 9:00 AM Start
Abenaki Ski Area, 390 Pine Hill Road (Route 109A), Wolfeboro, NH
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
The course combines moderate elevation change, cross country ski trails, single track, and possibly ski slopes. The should be moderately hilly, unless a severe snow melt forces us to change the course to utilize man-made snow.
DIRECTIONS:
The race starts and ends at Abenaki Ski Area 390 Pine Hill Road in Wolfeboro, NH 03894 Adequate parking is available. Site is approximately 2 miles north of the intersection of Rt 109 and Rt 109A in Wolfeboro.
SNOWSHOES: Snowshoes will adhere to specifications of USSSA minimum size of 120 square inches. Loaner Dion snowshoes will be available at a cost of $5.00 per pair. A limited number will be available, and should be reserved by contacting the race director: Dan Coons at 603-520-8533 or by email at: trailrnr@yahoo.com
ENTRY:
The entry fee for the race is $20.00 prior to January 19th, and includes a wicked sweet buff for all entrants. Day of the race entry will be from 7:30 to 8:45 am and cost will be $25.00. Please see or click on the link of the home page for MMRG (mmrg.info), or check the Facebook page for directions as to how to enter on-line. The race will benefit Moose Mountain Regional Greenways. (MMRG), a regional land trust serving Brookfield, Farmington, Middleton, Milton, New Durham, Wakefield, and Wolfeboro.
AMENITIES: Post-race refreshments will be served to participants.
Online Registration is available through the link on this website.
Check in and day of race entry will be from 7:30 to 8:45 am on January 20th.
If you have any questions, please contact Dan Coons at Telephone: 603-520-8533 or email : trailrnr@yahoo.com
The chance of injury is possible due to the nature of the course. This is not a flat race on paved roads. It will be scenic, but may also involve hidden and not so hidden ice, sticks, holes, and rocks. Getting lost is not likely, but is a possibility. Please do not enter if these risks scare you.
AWARDS:
Awards will be presented to top two finishers in the usual age groups, as well as the overall winners.
WAIVER: In consideration of your accepting my entry, I agree to be legally bound, hereby for myself, my heirs and my executors, waive and release any persons or organizations involved with the Moose Mountain Run Around. This includes but is not limited to the organizers, Moose Mountain Recreation Area, Moose Mountain Regional Greenways, and any and all private landowners. I acknowledge that snow shoe racing in general and this race in specific, because of the difficulty of the race, treacherous terrain, and unmonitored portions of the course present hazards that I am willing to accept. I further attest that I am sufficiently fit and trained for completion and/or competition in this event..