3 MILE

The course will start and finish in the upper athletic fields. The 3 mile loop follows the White Trail, which zig-zags through Gay City State Park. The trail starts as a wide access road with few bumps along the way. About a mile into the race the trail narrows, be prepared to encounter more rocks and roots and a few down hills and climbs. After crossing the Blackledge River participants climb the Blue Trail and then onto the road before finishing where they began.

COURSE

Gay City State Park Trail Map

EVENT RECORDS:
Male: 19:04 – set by Samuel J. Fortin in 2022
Female: 22:43 – set by Elizabeth Fengler in 2023

Course Suitability for Disabled Athletes:
Click here for more details.

RACE START

Registrants must submit an estimated finish time during the registration process and these times will be used to organize runners at the start. Due to the immediate narrowing of the trails: there will be 3 starting waves. Each registrant will be assigned a wave based on race distance* and estimated finish time provided during registration. All participants will be required to be at the race start area prior to the first wave starting.

The 3 Mile starts in the upper athletic fields of Gay City State Park.

*Note: Waves 1 & 3 will be for the 8 Mile & 5 Mile distances. Wave 2 will be for the 3 Mile distance.

All participants will be notified by email the week of the event with race start logistics and need to know updates.

DIVISIONS & AWARDS

This event is timed by Bay State Race Services and uses the B-Tag timing system (timing chip is attached to the back of the race bib). Please wear the race bib on the front of the shirt.

DIVISIONS:

  • Top 3 Overall Male and Female
  • Male Age Group – 12-19, and 10-year age groups from 20-80+
  • Female Age Group – 12-19, and 10-year age groups from 20-80+
  • Clydesdale (men 200+lbs.)
  • Athena (women 150+lbs.)

  • Nonbinary/Genderqueer More…

  • Disabled Athletes More…

AWARDS:

  • Commemorative Awards to the Top 3 in Each Division
  • All awards based on chip time
  • No “double dipping”

  • To collect an award after race day, click here

COURSE LIMITS

Walkers and hikers welcome! Course limit is 1 hour and 30 minutes for the Summer Solstice Trail Run – 3 Mile Course. To finish within these time limits you must maintain a pace of approximately 30 minutes per mile. More…

COURSE SUPPORT

MARKINGS:

  • Directional arrows and course marshals marking all turns (Follow White Arrows)
  • Start and finish lines with timing mats
  • Clock at finish line

AMENITIES:

No on-course hydration will be provided. Participants are encouraged to carry their own fluids.

  • Hydration: Pre/Post Race (Water & Nuun Sport)
  • Portalets: Pre/Post Race
  • Medical personnel
  • Event alert system notifications in the pre-race area. More…

NOT ALLOWED ON THE COURSE

No dogs (service dogs must be identified as such at all times). No unregistered runners or walkers. Headphones discouraged. No bicycles, rollerblades, skateboards, or motorized vehicles.

Baby Jogger/Strollers are NOT permitted in 8 mile, 5 mile, or 3 mile, please see details on the stroller policy HERE.

  • OUR RACE IS MADE POSSIBLE BY THE GENEROSITY OF THESE PARTNERS