Ghost Train Rail Trail Race Join us for the fourth annual Ghost Train Rail Trail Race to run 15 miles along the Milford and Brookline rail trail from the Milford DPW to Lake Potanipo in Brookline and back. Race along the old railroad tracks that were used in the late 19th and early 20th century to ship granite from Milford and ice from Lake Potanipo to Massachusetts. The rails themselves were removed for scrap metal during World War II, but many of the railroad ties are still in the ground and can be seen on the trail. The trail itself is mostly straight, flat, and pretty well groomed. The race will consist of the 7.5 mile trail out and then back (for 15 total miles.) The trail is very well marked and easy to follow. Since the trails are open to the public year round, feel free to preview the course at any time (Scabbard Hill road to North Mason road goes along route 13.) 15 Mile Race Date: October 28th, 2012 Time: 8:00am to 12:00pm. Four hour time limit (16 minute per mile average.) Check-in: 7:00am to 7:50am. Distance: 15 miles (7.5 miles from the Milford DPW to Lake Potanipo, then 7.5 miles back.) Cost: $20.00 (All proceeds to benefit the Milford and Brookline Conservation Commissions.) Limited to 100 runners. The race start this year is at the Milford DPW at 289 South Street aka route 13 in Milford, NH. Ultra Race Date: October 27th, 2012 Time: 9:00am on Saturday to 3:00pm on Sunday (30 hour time limit). Check-in: 8:00-8:50am Distance: Any multiple of 15 miles. Run 30, 45, 60, 75, 90, 105, 120, 135, or even 150 miles! Cost: $35.00 (All proceeds to benefit the Milford and Brookline Conservation Commissions.) Limited to 100 runners. Registration is open for both races at: http://ultrasignup.com/register.aspx?did=16401 Race Fun Facts:
-This race is fully insured by USATF.
-There will be bathroom facilities at the starting line.
-There will be three aid stations. One at the Milford DPW, one at the Four Corners (about miles 4 and 11), and one at Lake Potanipo.
-All aid stations will have water and gatorade (blue). The finish line will have some after-race snacks. -For the ultra race, there will be a separate ultra-only aid station. There are also drop bag areas at each end of the trail.
-All proceeds will be split between the Milford Conservation Commission and the Brookline Conservation Commisssion. These are the organizations that make running on these trails possible.
-Results will be posted on this website. -Ultra results will be sent to Ultrarunning magazine. -The Ultra race is a part of the Trail Animals Running Club (TARC) 2012 Trail Race Series. Check out the series at: http://www.trailanimals.com/
Runner Guidelines: Please do not litter along the trail. There will be waste baskets at each aid station. Watch carefully for traffic at the road intersections. Per ATF safety regulations, baby strollers are not permitted on the race course and runners are not allowed to wear headphones during the race. Please make sure the volunteers at the half-way aid station and the finish line see your bib number and record your time. If you decide to drop out of the race at any time, please let a race official know! No runner left behind. There will be mountain bikers with first-aid kits patrolling the course during the 15 mile race.
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Thank you for your interest, and we hope to see you on race day! Milford Cabinet race article: http://www.cabinet.com/hollisbrooklinejournalhollisnews/935197-308/rail-trail-race-will-benefit-conservation-commissions.html Our Sponsors:   |
