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Powisset Farm Trail Run - Spring

Mon May 27, 2024 Dover, MA 02030 US Directions

Events

8.3 Miler

$49 8:30AM EDT - 12:00PM EDT Price increases after May 12, 2024 at 11:59pm EDT

5.6 Miler

$45 8:30AM EDT - 12:00PM EDT Price increases after May 12, 2024 at 11:59pm EDT

3.1 Miler

$39 8:45AM EDT - 10:30AM EDT Price increases after May 12, 2024 at 11:59pm EDT

1.5 Miler

$20 8:00AM EDT - 10:30AM EDT Registration ends May 26, 2024 at 6:00pm EDT

Place

37 Powisset Street
Dover, MA US 02030

Description

The Powisset (pronounced “po-wiss-it”) Farm Trail Run is part of the Barn to Run Trail Race Series and the spring edition of this event takes place Memorial Day, Monday, May 27, 2024 at Powisset Farm in Dover, MA.  The event includes running the trails of Powisset Farm and neighboring Noanet Woodlands and offers 4 race distances to choose from — 8.3, 5.6, 3.1 and 1.5 miles.  A popular event with experienced and novice trail runners alike, the Powisset Farm Trail Run was named one of the Ten Best Trail Races for the Fall by RootsRated.

Swag

Runners in the 8.3, 5.6 or 3.1 mile races that register by Friday, 5/10/24 are guaranteed a soft cotton, gender specific t-shirt (2023 t-shirt design shown). Runners that register after that date will receive a Barn to Run drawstring bag. Runners that receive other swag will have the option to exchange their swag for any unclaimed t-shirt (or purchase one for $15) after the race starting at 10:00am.

Runners in the 1.5 mile race will receive a Barn to Run drawstring bag.

All runners also receive post-race food & drink and a chance to win sponsor giveaways plus a promo card for a FREE bag of Ka'Chava (a $60 value!).

SAVE with the 2 or 3 race Barn to Run Bundle

The 2023 Barn to Run Trail Race Series schedule consists of three events:

  • Powisset Farm Trail Run, Dover, MA - Monday, 5/27/24 (Memorial Day)
  • Weir River Farm Trail Run, Hingham, MA - Sunday, 10/13/24
  • Powisset Farm Trail Run, Dover, MA - Sunday, 10/20/24

Choose the 2-Race Pass option above to sign up for 2 races in the series and you'll SAVE 10%.

Choose the 3-Race Season Pass option above to sign up for all 3 races in the series and you'll SAVE 10% and receive a Barn to Run drawstring bag and a HydraPak Speed Cup!

Course Map - 5.6 and 8.3 mile races

Click the icon below to download the attached PDF.

PDF

A map of the 5.6 and 8.3 mile race can be downloaded by clicking the PDF icon below. You can see the 5.6 mile loop on Map My Run with a click here (the 8.3 mile loop is 2 loops for the 5.6 mile route in Noanet Woodlands without a second ascent -- and descent -- of Noanet Peak).

Course Map - 3.1 mile race

A map of the 3.1 mile race can be downloaded by clicking the PDF icon below. You can see the 3.1 mile loop on Map My Run with a click here.

Click the icon below to download the attached PDF.

PDF

Aid Stations

There will be 1 aid station set up in Noanet Woods offering water and Power Bar gels (strawberry banana flavor), Power Bar shots (orange and cola flavors) and Power Bar bars (raspberry flavor). THIS IS A CUPLESS RACE... you must have your own hydration carrier. A limited number of HydraPak speedcups and Barn to Run hydration belts will be available for sale at the event for those that need a hydration carrier on a race day.  Don't wait... place an order with HydraPak and you'll SAVE 20% with promo code powisset-cr20. Click here to shop now.

Runners in the 8.3 mile race will pass the aid station 3 times... just before mile 2, again near mile 5 and finally near mile 7.8. Runners in the 5.6 mile race will pass the aid station twice... just before mile 2 and near mile 5.  Runners in the 3.1 mile race will pass the aid station near mile 2.5.

 

Event Schedule

Monday, 5/27/24: RACE DAY! (at Powisset Farm, 37 Powisset St, Dover, MA)

  • 7:00am: Packet pick-up/registration begins at Powisset Farm
  • 8:00am: Start of the 1.5 mile race
  • 8:24am (est): Start of the 5.6 and 8.3 mile races
  • 8:45am (est): Start of the 3.1 mile race
  • 9:45am (est): Awards ceremony for the 3.1 mile race
  • 10:15am (est): Awards ceremony for the 5.6 & 8.3 mile races

Awards and Giveaways

Awards will be given to 3 fastest men and women in each race. Awards to be announced.

Fun for the Family

Each Barn to Run race includes attractions and activities to keep the kids entertained while mom or dad is participating in the event (children must still be accompanied by an adult at all times). Powisset Farm has a barn yard with pigs, chickens and goat, a small play area and kids under 10 will be given a terra cotta pot to decorate with chalk and to plant peas or sunflowers (first 25 kids).

Sponsors

Refer 3 Friends or Family members... Get A $15 REFUND!

All registrants will receive a unique URL in their registration confirmation email. Share that URL with friends and family and if 3 people register using that URL you will receive a $15 refund to the credit card you used when you signed up. No promo code necessary... just share the URL and spread the word!

About the Barn to Run Trail Race Series

Produced by Sun Multisport Events, the Barn to Run Trail Race Series is New England's only farm-based trail race series featuring a collection of farm-based trail races that connects you to awesome trails and local farms while offering a terrific race experience to you and spectators. Each event in the series features multiple race distances to choose from, includes running past farm fields and through forest trails while providing an opportunity to learn about and support farm programs & initiatives. The 2023 Barn to Run line-up will include the Powisset Farm Trail Run in Dover, MA in the spring (Memorial Day, 5/27/24) and fall (10/20/24) and the Weir River Farm Trail Run (10/13/24). 

Race Website

Additional race information can be found at https://barntorun.com/.

Race Contact Info

If you have any questions about this race, please contact the race director at

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