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.
3 MILE
COURSE
The 3 Mile will start with the 5 Mile and the 8 Mile in the upper athletic fields of Gay City State Park. All three races will run together for the first 2 miles.
All participants will be notified by email the week of the event with race start logistics and need to know updates.
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.
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- Pre/Post Race
- Portalets: Pre/Post Race
- Medical personnel
- Event alert system notifications in the pre-race area. More…
DIVISIONS & AWARDS
EVENT RECORDS:
Male: 19:04 – set by Samuel J. Fortin in 2022
Female: 22:43 – set by Elizabeth Fengler in 2023
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.) More…
- Athena (women 150+lbs.) More…
AWARDS:
- Commemorative Awards to the Top 3 in Each Division
- All awards based on chip time
- No “double dipping”
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.
COURSE LIMITS & REQUIREMENTS
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…
Registrants must submit an estimated finish time during the registration process; these times will be used to organize runners into waves at the start. Due to the immediate narrowing of the trails, there will be 3 starting waves. All participants will be required to be at the race start area prior to the first wave starting.
Participants must be at least 12 years of age on race day to enter.
NOTE: Baby Jogger/Strollers are NOT permitted in 8 mile, 5 mile, or 3 mile, please see details on the stroller policy HERE.
