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Vermont > Pittsfield Snowshoe Half Marathon
Pittsfield,
VT
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Date
Saturday, March 8, 2008
Event
Details
With a course that takes participants through the snowy mountain
terrain of western Vermont, the Pittsfield Snowshoe Marathon, Half
Marathon and 6-Mile Race stands out for the difficulty of the
conditions and the terrain, as well as the sheer uniqueness of the
event.
Billed by race organizers as one of New England’s
toughest marathon and half marathon courses, the Pittsfield Snowshoe
race was run for the first time ever in 2007 and welcomed 84
participants who bundled up and strapped snowshoes to their feet for a
course made up of snowmobile trails and backcountry roads.
The opening portion of the race presents a daunting challenge, a
200-yard dash through three feet of pure, unbroken snow, followed by 13
miles of trails that climb more than 2,000 feet in elevation on the way
toward the peak of South Mountain, the race’s high point. For
the full marathon, the course remains open for 9 hours –
which is clearly a necessity when you realize that only 16 of the
inaugural race’s 84 participants continued on after the
half-way point to finish the full marathon.
The course for the race – which starts at 8:00 AM is a double
6.55-mile loop for the half-marathon (and four loops for the full).
Prize money is also offered -- $1,200 to the winner of the full
marathon (though no prize money for the half).
Race
Weather & Climate
The town of Pittsfield, a small town of just under 500 residents, is
part of a popular winter vacation area for skiing and snowmobile
enthusiasts. As could be expected, average March temperatures in the
area are still quite cold, ranging from 17°F to 41°F.
Snow is usually on
the ground and frequent this time of year, as the town sees an average
of over 3.5 inches of precipitation during the month.
Fees
$45 if registered by Oct. 1, 2007
$60 if registered by Feb. 1, 2008
$75 for all registrations after Feb. 1
Registration
You can register online for the Snowshoe Half Marathon by clicking here.
Registration is also available on the day of the race, from 5:30 AM to
7:30 AM at the General Store in Pittsfield.
Website
www.peak.com
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