The 2nd Annual Muddy Marathon will be held on May 1, 2010.
The best time you ever had running so slow.
  
The trail course is 6.55 Miles with over 1600' of elevation gain and loss which begins inside Craigmeur Recreation Complex, running through wooded paths, old ski trails and open fields. It then transitions through non-blazed trails into the woods to meet up with the Four Birds Trail. It follows this Trail up the ridge and for approximately 2 miles before switching over to another non-blazed path in a return route to Craigmeur. The course will be marked with flour, survey flags and live volunteers. 2 water / aid points, one approximately at 1.8 miles and the second at approximately 5 miles. There is also food and aid at the start finish area.
There is a cut off of 2 hours per loop
This is NOT a trail race for beginning trail runners. You will run through water, mud, over rocks, possibly over downed trees, on blazed trails and also areas where there is no trail. The course will be well marked, but it will not be easy. Runners will need to be aware of their surroundings and stay on course. Walkers WILL NOT finish the course in under 2 hours / loop.
The Muddy Marathon starts
at 8:00AM. Four loops of the
delightfully scenic course. More marathon
info--please read FAQs. The cut off of two hours is per loop, not a total of 8 hours for the entire marathon.
The Marathon Relay starts
at 10:00 AM. This allows
people to form 2 or 4 person teams to complete the marathon distance. All relay runners will leave at the same time and your times will be totaled at the end for best team time.
The Half-Marathon
starts at 10:00 AM. Two loops of
the delightfully scenic course.
The Quarter - Marathon starts at 12:00
PM. One loop of 6.55 miles (approximate, not USATF
certified).
This distance is perfect for someone new to trail running or just wants to have a great time in the mud before celebrating at the BBQ and enjoying some beers.
Day of Registration begins at 7:00am
All
races start and finish at the pavilion at the Craigmeur Recreation
Complex. The loop is not USATF
certified, but we measured it and it is at least the distance we
advertise.
This
event happens rain or shine --be prepared for anything!
The
park has toilets, covered pavilion, picnic tables, kids' playground, plenty
of parking....
Bring lawn chairs or blankets to relax after you're done
running! NO PETS!! Park Policy.
|
Local Directions - 1175 Green Pond Road, Newfoundland, NJ 07435
Easily Accessible to Route 23, 80 and 287. Route 80 West to exit
37 (Rockaway - Hibernia), left onto Route 513 North(Green Pond Road).
Proceed nine and 1/2 miles to Craigmeur. Or Route 23 North to Green
Pond Exit. Take jug handle across highway and take Route 23 South for
one hundred yards. Turn right at exit for Green Pond. Proceed
two miles to Craigmeur.
|
|
Other: Commemorative pint glass for first 144 finishers. Lots of free post-race refreshments and drinks for
all participants and volunteers starting at 1:00PM.
Finishers Prize: A unique give away will be awarded to anyone that completes at least one loop.
Post Drink Refreshment will be supplied by Cricket Hill Brewery.
Awards: M&F overall
winners plus 1st places in age-groups; awards for relay teams
Every participant and volunteer is entered for sponsor prizes and give aways.
Fees: Distance:
$65 Marathon 26.2 Miles and 6400' of elevation up and 6400' of elevation down
$45 Half Marathon 13.1 Miles and 3200' of elevation up and 3200' of elevation down
$30 Quarter Marathon 6.55 Miles and 1600' of elevation up and 1600' of elevation down
All FEES increase $10 after April 1, 2010. All FEES increase again $10 after April 28, 2010.
2009 Race went off great. Thank you to everyone who came out to run, volunteer, cheer and just support the first annual race.
Here is a link to some photos.
Here is a link to an article in the Daily Record. There is a short video featuring the male winners of the Half and Full Muddy Marathon.
Here is a link to a map of the course.
2009 RESULTS ARE NOW POSTED.
Thank you to all the sponsors of the Inaugural Muddy Marathon
 Sneaker Factory
Texas Smokehouse BBQ
ARQ RC reserves the right to cancel the event. If Morris County Parks Commission should close Craigmeur on the day in question due to tornadoes, torrential flooding or any other unforeseen natural act may also be cause for cancellation.
|
|
Sneaker Factory 
