Events
Place
Sutton, MA US 01590
Description
USATF New England XC Grand Prix Race #1 and USATF New England All Terrain Series - XC Race
Come one, come all for the second running of the Old Goat Track Club XC Classic (OGTC XC Classic) 5k XC race around fields at Water's Farm in Sutton, MA.
Pre registration is $30 plus small transaction fee, Race day will be by paper application only on site and is $40.
The Old Goat 5K XC Classic is the XC race component of the 2024 USATF New England All Terrain Runner Series. More info: https://newengland.usatf.org/events/2024/2024-usatf-ne-all-terrain-runner-series
The race is also the first stop on the USATF NE XC Grand Prix series. The 5-race series has commemorative awards for participants of at least 4 races, and prize money for top individuals in open, and different masters divisions, for both men and women. More info: newengland.usatf.org/events/2024/2024-usatf-ne-cross-country-grand-prix
REGISTRATION
If you are pre-registered, please see if you have the correct team affiliation. If you need to change, please do so yourself prior to race day following the steps here: Join an Existing Group - RunSignup
Day of registration is available and will begin at 9:00 AM in the Darling Barn. Only cash will be accepted so please plan accordingly. Day of registration is $40 per runner.
RACE SCHEDULE
There will be (2) races at the following times:
10:00 AM: Womens Open 5k
11:00 AM: Mens Open 5k
COURSE
The course is being reimagined and will be posted prior to race day. Although the course does briefly cross over pavement the course is a spike friendly course.
PARKING
Parking will be available at the event for free. When you enter Water's road please note this road is the only entry and exit point from the farm so please drive cautiously and be on the lookout for exiting traffic. When you approach the farm there will be two lot options that will be designated with signage. Please take note that one lot will have restricted entry/exit during race times in order to prioritize runner safety. Please ensure you park in the lot with unrestricted access if you foresee the need to leave during the event. Volunteers will be present at the exits to guide traffic and assist in the unlikely event there is an emergency and you need to leave.
WATER
There is no water fountain available at the meet site so please pack accordingly. There will be water and bananas available for runners at the finish.
BATHROOMS
There will be 5 portable bathrooms available for use and one handicapped accessible portable bathroom located at the Darling Barn.
TENTS
There will be a designated team tent area by the starting line. Please feel free to bring/set up tents for your team.
AWARDS
There will be a short awards ceremony after the completion of the Male race ~15 minutes after the final finisher crosses. There will be awards for Top Individual Male, Top Individual Female, Top Male Team and Top Female Team.
AFTER PARTY
There will be a certified Old Goat After Party at the Millbury Old Time Inn located ~12 mins away from the course. Please come join us and celebrate the first meet of the USATF Club Cross Country Series. We will be providing some pizza while supplies last. The Old Time Inn does not serve food but allows food to be brought in/delivered by other businesses in the area. There are drinks available for purchase and beach volleyball. Please note the facility is cash only but ATMs are available onsite.
Race Contact Info
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Race Waiver
In consideration of you accepting this entry, I, the participant, intending to be legally bound do hereby waive and forever release any and all rights and claims for damages or injuries that I may have against the Event Director, RunSignup.com, and all of their agents assisting with the event, sponsors and their representatives, volunteers and employees for any and all injuries to me or my personal property. This release includes all injuries and/or damages suffered by me before, during or after the event. I recognize, intend and understand that this release is binding on my heirs, executors, administrators, or assignees.
I know that running a road race is a potentially hazardous activity. I should not enter and run unless I am medically able to do so and properly trained. I assume all risks associated with running in this event including, but not limited to: falls, contact with other participants, the effects of weather, traffic, and course conditions, and waive any and all claims which I might have based on any of those and other risks typically found in running a road race. I acknowledge all such risks are known and understood by me. I agree to abide by all decisions of any race official relative to my ability to safely complete the run. I certify as a material condition to my being permitted to enter this race that I am physically fit and sufficiently trained for the completion of this event and that a licensed Medical Doctor has verified my physical condition.
In the event of an illness, injury or medical emergency arising during the event I hereby authorize and give my consent to the Event Director to secure from any accredited hospital, clinic and/ or physician any treatment deemed necessary for my immediate care. I agree that I will be fully responsible for payment of any and all medical services and treatment rendered to me including but not limited to medical transport, medications, treatment and hospitalization.
As it applies to my participation in this race, I agree to abide by the Center for Disease Control (CDC)’s recommendations for the prevention of the spread of COVID-19 and attest to having read the CDC’s guidance at: https://www.cdc.gov. I also agree to abide by any COVID-19 distancing and other safety guidelines issued by the state, the community or by this race for my participation in this race.
Further, I grant permission to all the foregoing to use my name, voice and images of myself in any photographs, motion pictures, results, publications or any other print, videographic or electronic recording of this event for legitimate purposes.
This event follows the standard running industry policy: All entry fees are non-refundable. We reserve the right to postpone or cancel the event due to circumstances beyond our control such as a natural disaster or emergency or as required to protect the safety of participants and staff. No refunds will be issued under these circumstances. We reserve the right to change the details of the event without prior notice. I understand that my entry fee is nonrefundable and bib numbers are non transferable.
By submitting this entry, I acknowledge (or a parent or adult guardian for all children under 18 years) having read and agreed to the above release and waiver including the no refund policy.
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