Shepaug Run-Raiser

Short Loop
Distance: 12k (7mi)
Elevation: 1200’
Registration: Opens at 6:30
Race Start: 8:00
Description: Approximately half the distance and less than half the elevation gain of the full course. The choice for those with less trail experience or those that have not been running as much as they have wanted to over the winter. All the road as the full loop with fewer miles of trail. The singletrack has plenty of technical sections with quality ascents and descents. All runners must check in with the volunteer(s) in the parking lot while leaving Wolfpit Mt. Runners will also check in with the volunteer(s) at the aid station at the course split around mile 5.

Full Course
Distance: 24k (15mi)
Elevation: 2800’
Registration: Opens at 6:30am
Race Start: 8:30am
Cut-off: Course closes at 5:30pm
Description: Backroad asphalt is used to link sections of technical singletrack with a few old roads turned trail. The majority of the singletrack lies beyond reach of the short course. The trails are more on the technical side but only a few sections of real rough ground. The elevation profile accurately depicts the up/down nature of the terrain. All runners are to check in with the volunteer(s) in the parking lot after Wolfpit Mt. Runners also must check in at the aid station around mile 5 and again around mile 13.

Full Course
Distance: 48K (30mi) (2 loops of the 24K Course)
Elevation: 2800’
Registration: Opens at 6:30am
Race Start: 8:30am
Cut-off: Course closes at 5:30pm
Description: Backroad asphalt is used to link sections of technical singletrack with a few old roads turned trail. The majority of the singletrack lies beyond reach of the short course. The trails are more on the technical side but only a few sections of real rough ground. The elevation profile accurately depicts the up/down nature of the terrain. All runners are to check in with the volunteer(s) in the parking lot after Wolfpit Mt. Runners also must check in at the aid station around mile 5 and again around mile 13.