Register for Trav’s Trail Run

On April 14, 2015 By The Running GriffinLeave a comment

Registration is now open for Trav’s Trail Run which will be held on May 17, 2015 in Newburyport, Massachusetts.

All race profits from this race will help fund scholarships for scholar/athletes at: Newburyport High School, Green Mountain Running Camp, RRCA Road Scholars and Zap Fitness. This race is dedicated to Travis Landreth, (May 24, 1976 – January 12, 2001) who was a Newburyport native and 1994 Newburyport High School graduate and runner.

The race is a three mile cross country race in Maudslay State Park and the fact that the race supports young runners help realize their dreams is a cause all runners can get behind and support.

The race has great trail mugs that are awarded to age division winners and features a huge post-race raffle for all runners.

To register for the race, please click here to register online. You can also “Like” the race on Facebook by clicking here.

Tiger Turkey Chase in Easton, Massachusetts

On November 28, 2014 By The Running Griffin2 Comments

I hope everyone had a Happy Thanksgiving! Yesterday presented New England with a cold and crisp Thanksgiving Day with some parts of Massachusetts receiving several inches of snow and icy conditions. The South Shore received merely a dusting that coated the grass but heavy rains led to some slick streets and black ice on corners. Yesterday morning, I made my way to Oliver Ames High School located in Easton, Massachusetts for the Tiger Turkey Chase to ensure prior to Operation Eat as Much Food as Possible I actually was able to get some caloric burn in.

The Tiger Turkey Chase is a 5 mile run and the cold temperatures didn’t keep any runners away as the crowd was an impressive showing for Thanksgiving morning. The race started right at 8AM and at race time most of the black ice had meted as the sun just started to warm things up a little bit but some crosswalks and corners still needed a bit of care taken when crossing over them.

The course for the Tiger Turkey Chase starts and finishes at Oliver Ames High School and makes its way through the neighborhoods abutting the school. The course was quite noticeably hilly with what seemed to be most of the hills going in the upward direction than downward. Right at the 4.5 mile mark there is a dramatically sharp incline as you make your way back into the school grounds that as you make your way up only makes you realize how much better that pumpkin pie is going to taste later on in the day.

The race course was nicely staffed by high school students and other volunteers keeping each turn marked and ensuring runners were kept safe. A water stop was available at the midway point.

Making my way into the finish line, a nice crowd of supporters was at the finish line cheering each runner into the chute and adding to the race atmosphere. I finished the Tiger Turkey Chase with a time of 38:48, good for 7:46/miles. The race was a great way to kick off a nice Thanksgiving and is one I would gladly recommend for future years.

The Tiger Turkey Chase benefits the Oliver Ames High School Cross Country teams.

Register for the Leavitt Cross Country Father’s Day 5K

On February 18, 2014 By The Running GriffinLeave a comment

Registration is now open for the Leavitt Cross Country Father’s Day 5K. This trail run takes place in Turner, Maine and the race has sponsored Running for Cailin this year so you definitely should show them some love and register for their race if you are in the area on race day.

The race is taking place on Sunday, June 15, 2014 at 9:00 AM. Kids’ fun run is at 8:15 a.m. The race fees are $15 if you pre-register and $10 for those 10 and under if you pre-register. It is $20 (and $15 for those 10 and under) on race day. The kids’ fun run for kids 10 and under is free (don’t register them on Active so you don’t pay any fee for them). Kids 10 and under can race the full 5k if they want too. Register on line only at: https://endurancecui.active.com/event-reg/select-race?e=5791104.

The race is at Leavitt High School, 21 Matthews Way, Turner, Maine. The race is a central Maine woods trail and field 5k on Father’s Day morning to help raise funds for the Leavitt cross country team. Walkers are also welcome. Same timing system as for official high school races. Race begins behind high school by track and football field off Lower Street in Turner.

For more information about this race, please visit their Facebook page by clicking here.

Age group prizes; special raffle for father/child combinations; shirt to first 100 registrants. Divisions are 10 and under, 11-14, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, and 70 and over.