Essex County Greenbelt Association Trail Run

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North Shore Trail Series

GREENBELT TRAIL RUN (5K OR 10K)
July 17, 2010

9 a.m. start
Pingree Reservation, Pingree School, Hamilton, MA
*Only the 10K race is part of the North Shore Trail Series

Greenbelt's Run for the Hills trail race is back for a third year! Last year's run had a wonderful turnout and was a lot of fun. As always, we are excited to promote the use of our conserved land for the sport of trail running. This year, Run for the Hills 10K is part of the North Shore Trail Series!

Encouraging people to get outdoors and on our properties for recreational pursuits is important to Greenbelt. We expect this race will encourage both novice and experienced runners to lace up and hit the trail!

As a regional land trust, we have a responsibility to educate community members about the benefits of land conservation. One way to have people understand why conservation is important is to help them enjoy and experience protected land in their community. With the trail run, we will introduce more people to our land conservation efforts, while providing a fun and healthy outdoor activity.

If you are interested in sponsoring the Greenbelt Trail Run, download the application form or contact Sheilagh Doerfler, smd@ecga.org.

2009 5K RESULTS
2009 10K RESULTS

2008 5K RESULTS
2008 10K RESULTS

Information for Runners

Course Description:
The course begins in a field at the Pingree School, and immediately enters the forest. The entire course will be run along the trails that wind through the Pingree Reservation. The trails are both single and double track. Footing is relatively even, but there are a few tricky spots. The course is rolling, with a handful of short uphill and downhill sections. The 5k runners will run one loop, and the 10k runners two loops.

The course will be marked with flags, and volunteers will stand at locations where runners might be confused.

There will be one water station set up at the start/finish area (which will be at 3.1 miles for the 10k runners).

Race Map

Registration:
Runners can register online, in person at the Greenbelt offices, 82 Eastern Avenue, Essex, MA, M-F, 9-5 or print mail-in registration form.

Day of race registration is from 7:30 a.m. - 8:30 a.m. at the Pingree School.

Registration may be limited to 150 runners.

Packet Pickup
Pre-entry race packets will be available on Friday, July 16 at New England Running Company, 43 Enon Street, Beverly, from 10am-7pm. Those picking up packets early can register to win a Free Pair of Montrail trail shoes or a Free Membership to Essex County Greenbelt! Winners will be announced at the end of the race. Registration deadline for pre-entry packet pickup is Wednesday, July 14.