SPRING TRAIL FLING
Date: TBD (Postponed from May, 27th)
A trail run in the Belknaps! Know the Belknaps? You're likely excited. Don't know the Belknaps? Get excited! The Belknap Range in New Hampshires Lakes region is woven together with a mouth watering network of smooth double track, steep single track, rock scrambling, and breathtaking ridge lines with long views of lake Winnipesauke and the White Mountains. If you're a short drive away in the Boston metro area or sea coast region this range is definitely worth getting to know. Here's what you need to know about this race:
DATE
TBD (Postponed from May, 27th)
DISTANCES
8mi or 5km
START TIME
10am
VENUE
Gunstock Mountain Resort in Gilford, NH
BENEFITING
All proceeds donated to Belknap Range Trail Tenders
AWARDS
Trophies for top 3 female and male in the 8mi race. Sponsored prizes for top 3 female and male in each category of 8mi and first female and male overall in the 5km.
TBD (Postponed from May, 27th)
DISTANCES
8mi or 5km
START TIME
10am
VENUE
Gunstock Mountain Resort in Gilford, NH
BENEFITING
All proceeds donated to Belknap Range Trail Tenders
AWARDS
Trophies for top 3 female and male in the 8mi race. Sponsored prizes for top 3 female and male in each category of 8mi and first female and male overall in the 5km.
SPECIAL NOTE!!!
All paces and abilities are welcome on both the 8mi and 5km courses. If you want to sign up to show your support for the Belknap Range Trail Tenders and hike either course, we'd be more than happy to have you join us! In order to ensure all participant's safety, we will have a generous cut off time for the 8mi course. At this point, remaining participants will be directed down an alternate route to the finish line where they'll join the festivities.
Postponement
The Gunstock Spring Trail Fling has been postponed to a later date. Fresh Tracks and Gunstock are working quickly to reschedule the event and will notify everyone via email, social media, and website of the new date ASAP. All registered participants should have received an email with postponement details. Keep an eye out for the rescheduled date and keep working hard out there on the trails! We look forward to seeing you soon for a wonderful day out on the trails with new trail friends!
Race Routes
The 8mi race route will start at the base of Gunstock Mountain Resort's ski slopes and take runners along wide XC trails before climbing up to and along the ridge linking Mts. Rowe (1680ft) and Gunstock (2250ft). Runners will climb a total of approx. 2200ft along this course. The race will finish with a challenging single track descent back to the base. The 5km race route will start and finish at the same point as the 8mi and take runners along Gunstock's XC and single track snowshoe trails. Course maps will be released in advance of the race. Click here to learn more about the Belknap Range Trails.
Conditions and Weather
Late spring is a magnificent time of year to run in the New England Mountains. Runners should understand that trails will include dry, muddy, and slick surfaces along both 8mi and 5km routes. These are quintessential New England trails, meaning that they are rooty, rocky, gnarly, and just plain beautiful. Portions of the route will take runners up and down relatively steep and technical sections. Please use caution as you descend and in general at every point along the course. This section will be updated as necessary with likely trail conditions and recommended gear.
Venue and Travel
Gunstock Mountain Resort is just under 2 hours from Boston/Portland, 1 hour from Portsmouth, and 45 minutes from Concord. That makes for an easy Saturday morning drive for a race at 10am.
Benefiting Belknap Range Trail Tenders
All proceeds from this event will be donated to the Belknap Range Trail Tenders (BRATTS). BRATTS is an independent volunteer supported trail maintenance organization that keeps the Belknap Range trails in tip top shape. Your race registration will support their important work of building, protecting, and repairing these trails. Continued maintenance and use will support conservation efforts and ensure these lands remain accessible for future generations' adventure and enjoyment.
ZERO Waste
Fresh Tracks aims to produce ZERO, 0, ZILCH waste at this event. There will be no cups at water stations. We ask that racers bring a water bottle or collapsible cup for this purpose. If you take any packaged food or beverage onto the trail, please dispose of it properly. Trash bins will be available at the water station and start/finish.
Hydration
A water station will be located at the start/finish area as well as approximately half way along the 8mi course. In order to reduce waste water stations will not provide cups, runners MUST bring their own container such as a collapsible cup or water bottle. Please understand your personal hydration needs before embarking on this course and meet them however you need to. Many 8mi runners will want to carry a hydration pack or large water bottle.
Race Shirts
The first 50 registrants will receive a free event shirt. Event shirts can also be purchased when registering for $15.
Timing and Awards
All runners in both the 8mi and 5km races will be timed and compete in the age division matching their age on the date of the race: under 18, 19-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, and 70 and above. 8mi and 5km racers will start in separate waves to avoid trail congestions and allow for fair competition.
Trophies will be presented to the top three male and top three female runners overall in the 8mi race. The top three male and top three female runners in each age division of the 8mi race as well as the first place male and first place female runners overall in the 5km race will be invited to choose from an array of sponsored prizes from STABIL, The Common Man, RoadID, Do Good Bar, Wild Northeast Magazine and others.
Race Day Registration
Want to bring a friend along to the race at the last minute? We'll be accepting registrations on the morning of the race at no additional charge.
All paces and abilities are welcome on both the 8mi and 5km courses. If you want to sign up to show your support for the Belknap Range Trail Tenders and hike either course, we'd be more than happy to have you join us! In order to ensure all participant's safety, we will have a generous cut off time for the 8mi course. At this point, remaining participants will be directed down an alternate route to the finish line where they'll join the festivities.
Postponement
The Gunstock Spring Trail Fling has been postponed to a later date. Fresh Tracks and Gunstock are working quickly to reschedule the event and will notify everyone via email, social media, and website of the new date ASAP. All registered participants should have received an email with postponement details. Keep an eye out for the rescheduled date and keep working hard out there on the trails! We look forward to seeing you soon for a wonderful day out on the trails with new trail friends!
Race Routes
The 8mi race route will start at the base of Gunstock Mountain Resort's ski slopes and take runners along wide XC trails before climbing up to and along the ridge linking Mts. Rowe (1680ft) and Gunstock (2250ft). Runners will climb a total of approx. 2200ft along this course. The race will finish with a challenging single track descent back to the base. The 5km race route will start and finish at the same point as the 8mi and take runners along Gunstock's XC and single track snowshoe trails. Course maps will be released in advance of the race. Click here to learn more about the Belknap Range Trails.
Conditions and Weather
Late spring is a magnificent time of year to run in the New England Mountains. Runners should understand that trails will include dry, muddy, and slick surfaces along both 8mi and 5km routes. These are quintessential New England trails, meaning that they are rooty, rocky, gnarly, and just plain beautiful. Portions of the route will take runners up and down relatively steep and technical sections. Please use caution as you descend and in general at every point along the course. This section will be updated as necessary with likely trail conditions and recommended gear.
Venue and Travel
Gunstock Mountain Resort is just under 2 hours from Boston/Portland, 1 hour from Portsmouth, and 45 minutes from Concord. That makes for an easy Saturday morning drive for a race at 10am.
Benefiting Belknap Range Trail Tenders
All proceeds from this event will be donated to the Belknap Range Trail Tenders (BRATTS). BRATTS is an independent volunteer supported trail maintenance organization that keeps the Belknap Range trails in tip top shape. Your race registration will support their important work of building, protecting, and repairing these trails. Continued maintenance and use will support conservation efforts and ensure these lands remain accessible for future generations' adventure and enjoyment.
ZERO Waste
Fresh Tracks aims to produce ZERO, 0, ZILCH waste at this event. There will be no cups at water stations. We ask that racers bring a water bottle or collapsible cup for this purpose. If you take any packaged food or beverage onto the trail, please dispose of it properly. Trash bins will be available at the water station and start/finish.
Hydration
A water station will be located at the start/finish area as well as approximately half way along the 8mi course. In order to reduce waste water stations will not provide cups, runners MUST bring their own container such as a collapsible cup or water bottle. Please understand your personal hydration needs before embarking on this course and meet them however you need to. Many 8mi runners will want to carry a hydration pack or large water bottle.
Race Shirts
The first 50 registrants will receive a free event shirt. Event shirts can also be purchased when registering for $15.
Timing and Awards
All runners in both the 8mi and 5km races will be timed and compete in the age division matching their age on the date of the race: under 18, 19-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, and 70 and above. 8mi and 5km racers will start in separate waves to avoid trail congestions and allow for fair competition.
Trophies will be presented to the top three male and top three female runners overall in the 8mi race. The top three male and top three female runners in each age division of the 8mi race as well as the first place male and first place female runners overall in the 5km race will be invited to choose from an array of sponsored prizes from STABIL, The Common Man, RoadID, Do Good Bar, Wild Northeast Magazine and others.
Race Day Registration
Want to bring a friend along to the race at the last minute? We'll be accepting registrations on the morning of the race at no additional charge.
Sponsorship
Fresh Tracks Racing extends is thanks to the following companies and organizations for supporting this race.
MAPLE SPONSORS
Fresh Tracks Racing extends is thanks to the following companies and organizations for supporting this race.
MAPLE SPONSORS
BIRCH SPONSORS
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