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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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