I submitted this to USATF NE and 20 years ago they approved it and off we went!
Proposal for a New England Mountain Running Circuit
I have spoken to various race directors about the possibility
of having a Mountain running circuit in New England. The 3 races I have
approached are, Mt Kearsarge, Mt Wachusett, and Pack Monadnock. All have
expressed an interest in being part of a Mountain running circuit.
The Mt Kearsarge race is an 8.5 mile race featuring some flat
and downhill along with some difficult climbing. The race had a very successful
first year in 1995. The race will take place on May 11th in Warner
NH.
The Mt Wachusett race is a 4.3 mile race which also has some
flat and downhill sections along with a tough opening one mile climb. The
Wachusett race has been run in the past and 1996 will mark its third year in a
row since being revived. The race will take place on May 25th in
Princeton MA.
The Pack Monadnock race is a 10 mile race which features some
challenging hills in the first 5 miles and some climbs as steep as Mt Washington
in the last mile. The race is in its fifth year and will be run on June
2nd.
I envision the circuit as a chance for all levels of Mountain
runners to compete at various distances over various types of climbs. I would
hope that by having a circuit with some prizes we would encourage increased
participation in these events. I also hope to attract some of the regions
better mountain runners by having the circuit be part of the selection process
for the USA Mountain running team for the World Championships. I hope this
will foster greater competition and larger fields.
As such, I would like to request funding from USA T&F New
England, and help with promotion of this circuit. On the promotion side, I
would like to have NE USATF mention in the “Exchange Zone” newsletter that the
circuit will be taking place. Give the dates and locations of each race, along
with the race director’s phone numbers, and mention that prizes will be
awarded. I have spoken to Bob Teschek of the Granite State Race Services and he
has kindly offered five lottery bypasses to the 1997 Mt Washington road race to
be raffled off amongst those who participate in all three events. I would like
to request funding to purchase these bypasses in order to give them out as free
entries. As mentioned the criteria for being in the raffle would be running in
all three races. I would also like to request some funding for some sort of
award/prize for the top finishers in the circuit (perhaps a T-shirt) or perhaps
something for all who complete the three races.
The cost for the Mt Washington entries would be $100, and the
cost for the other awards/prizes would be $150. An additional cost for mailing
of these awards would also be incurred.
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