RACE INFORMATION

Date: Saturday, May 12, 2012
Time: 8:30 am

Parking Area: Parking for the race is in the overflow parking area of Billings Farm & Museum on River Road, just off Route 12 North, in Woodstock, Vermont.

Race Start and Finish: The race is on the carriage trails of Mount Tom.  Runners will be bussed from the parking lot to the start area on Prosper Road on the western edge of the National Park.  Race registration is on Prosper Road.  The finish is located behind the historic Mansion on the grounds of the National Park, just across the street from the Parking Area, approximately .3 miles.

Personal Baggage: A baggage area will be provided at the starting area to store your warm-up and post-race duds.  They will be transported to the finish area by truck just before the start of the race. While we will have bags there, you might want to bring your own so you can find it easily when you are done. In case of bad weather, you'll want to make sure the bag is waterproof. Though we are nice, decent folks in Woodstock, don't put expensive clothes or valuables in the bag in case they are picked up by someone else by mistake.

Course Difficulty:"Beautiful but challenging" with 445 feet in elevation gain over 6.1 miles along well-maintained carriage roads of gravel and dirt. You will want to pace yourself. The last 1.8 miles to the finish are all downhill! View Course Map and Elevation Profile

T-Shirts: Cool T-shirts will be given at the end of the race to each registered participant. Shirts cannot be mailed.

Timing: We will be using a professional timing service to give us accurate and printed results as the race is going on.

Runner Seeding: The carriage roads can handle only four runners abreast. We will assign bib numbers according to runners' estimated 10K times and then organize the runners according to bib numbers at the start. This is intended to minimize mayhem and keep runners on the carriage roads instead of darting through the woods.

Results: See race results

Water Stops: At miles 1.8, 3.6, and 4.8 along the course. Water will also be at the Start and Finish Area.

Awards: Prizes for the top three in each age group (U20, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60+) and for the overall male and female will be awarded.

Food: The RTTP is known for the fresh pancakes served to participants served to participants at the finish, topped with locally produced maple syrup. Other locally produced foods will be available to all race participants. No beer or alcohol is permitted on the grounds of the National Park. Gatorade is OK.

Entry Fees and Registration: The entry fee for the event is $25. Registration will be closed once we hit 500 registrants. Since we sold out last year, it is likely that there will be no same-day registrants. Keep coming back to the web site to find out if registration is still open. Registration is through Active.com. Registration is non-transferable.

Registration is non-transferable. The registration fee is non-refundable, regardless of injury, lack of adequate training, an irreconcilable schedule conflict, or any other reason, no matter how valid. It cannot be moved to a future year.

Transportation to Start Area: The first bus loads at 7:00am, the last bus at 8:00am. Don't miss it!

Spectators: The carriage trails are open and great for a nice walk. Please be sure to tell your friends to stay on the edges of the carriage trails, as they are kinda skinny. K-9 spectators must be on a leash and well behaved.

Directions to the Race:

• From the East, Interstate 89: Take Exit 1 (Woodstock exit) and follow Route 4 west into the Village of Woodstock. Turn right onto Route 12 North, and bear right after the iron bridge, continuing ¼ mile.  The Billings Farm will be on your right. Follow signs to the parking area.
  
• From the South, Interstate 91: Follow Interstate 91 to the junction with Interstate 89, head North on 89 and follow the directions above.
  
• From the West: Take Vermont Route 4 into the Village of Woodstock, turn left onto Route 12 North, and bear right after the iron bridge, continuing ¼ mile. The Billings Farm will be on your right. Follow signs to the parking area.

What is a Pogue? It is a man-made 14 acre pond tucked into the hills on Mount Tom in Woodstock, Vermont. A beautiful .75 mile carriage train encirlces the Pogue, creating scenic vistas against a backdrop of evergreens and hardwood trees in the middle of the Marsh-Billings-Rockefeller National Historical Park.

What is the Marsh-Billings-Rockefeller National Historical Park? The 555 acre park, Mansion and Gardens comprise the only national park in America dedicated to presenting historic and contemporary examples of conservation stewardship. The park, in partnership with the Billings Farm & Museum and the National Park Service's Conservation Study Institute, works to demonstrate and interpret a conservation ethic that evokes a strong sense of place. Visit the web-site at www.nps.gov/mabi/

What is the Billings Farm & Museum? Serving as a gateway to Vermont 's rural heritage, this premiere Jersey dairy farm has been sustained by the Billings and Rockefeller families for over a century and features interactive farm programs & activities and award-winning historical exhibits.  The working farm, restored farm house, and engaging farm life exhibits showcase this model farm, a Woodstock landmark since 1871. Learn more at: www.billlingsfarm.org

Lodging and Area Information: For details on lodging and information about the area, check the Woodstock Chamber of Commerce at www.woodstockvt.com.