This year's race canceled.
Due to low pre-registration numbers, we unfortunately have decided to cancel this year's event. We plan to return next year in celebration of the NRVT's 15th anniversary. Refunds of entry fees to all pre-registrants will be forthcoming.
Course information
We measured the course and found it has an elevation loss of 87m - that's nearly 18 times what's allowable for record purposes.
The map to the right shows the course in reverse, measured Finish to Start.
Come see what it's like to run down a mountain!
Parking and Logistics
OK, first off, this is a point-to-point course, which brings challenges not encountered at most events - mainly, how to get back to the start after you finish. We faced the same issues for years at the Great Train Race and were able to overcome them by several methods:
- Park at Ambler Farm, run the race, then jog/walk back as your cooldown (knowing it will be mostly UPhill).
- Park at the Commuter Lot across Rt. 7 from the finish before the race, jog/walk to Ambler for your warmup, then run the race.
- Coordinate/carpool with friends. Park a car at the Commuter Lot before the race, pile into a second car to drive to Ambler, run the race, then use the first car to drive back to Ambler.
- Park in the lot at the Sharp Hill Rd. trail crossing (Note: limited spaces here), near the halfway point of the course. Jog/walk to Ambler, run the race, then jog/walk back to Sharp Hill after.
