25 km

SUNDAY, MAY 26, 2013

Start Time: 10:00am (9 hour time limit)

ENTRY FEE : $45 before 4/28/13, $55 after
Click to view the ENTRY LIST of pre-registered runners and team names.

FINISHER’S PRIZE — ALUMINUM BOTTLES (NEW IN 2013)

All 25km finishers will receive a very nice Pineland aluminum water bottle pre-filled with cold water AND a one-of-a-kind cowbell when they cross the finish line.

TEAM PRIZES — (NEW IN 2013)

A team prize will be awarded in the 25km race to the first place team in each of three (3) divisions — All Male, All Female, and Mixed. A team consists of 4 runners registered under the same team name in the same race. Team names can be fun and creative — they can be something other than a club name. The first place team is defined as the fastest combined time of the 4 team members.

When you register online you’ll be able to select a name from a list if one of your teammates already registered the team name. If you’re the first person in the team to register then you can be the one to register the team name. Please check the list first. Contact The Race Director if you already registered and want to be added to a team.

COURSE

The race course is a 25 kilometer off-road roller coaster on well-maintained XC trails that twist, turn, and roll their way through forests and across pastoral, working farmland. The trails are level, wide (12′), and non-technical with no roots or rocks, but very hilly. Although there are no major climbs the rolling terrain is unrelenting. The surface of the trails is mainly grass and dirt sprinkled with pine needles, pine cones, twigs, and small stones. From time to time runners will be directed off the main trail system and into fields. In the fields the course will follow a path cut by local farmers using their haying equipment. The grass is rough and can vary in height in different places. Some of the cut grass may still be on the path making running more difficult. There are no stream crossings on the course per-se, however, the grass in the fields can be very wet in the morning, and there may be wet and muddy spots if it rains just before the race. The paths in the fields are often not level, tilting severely in all directions. Trail running shoes are not necessary, but they are recommended.

View 25km Course Map

AID STATIONS

Four aid stations are located on the course. Runners will pass by an aid stations more than once (effectively 8 aid stations per 25k loop) giving them the opportunity to refuel every 2 to 3 miles. Each aid stations will be stocked with the following supplies: cold water, an electrolyte-replacement drink, cola, ice, ibuprofen, Succeed S!Caps (limited supply) gummy bears, Oreos, chips, pretzels, potatoes and salt, PB&J sandwiches, M&Ms, candy orange slices, oranges, and bananas. Please dispose of all cups and wrappers in the barrels supplied at the aid stations. Do not throw anything on the trail or in the field. Anyone caught littering will be disqualified from the race!

Runner’s Choice Award

Each of our 4 aid stations will be staffed by enthusiastic volunteers from different non-profit organizations that support youth activities. Each group will create a theme for their aid station; and, they will be competing for a cash prize given to the best aid station as determined by you, the runner. After the race please go to the results boards and vote for your favorite aid station.

PORTABLE TOILETS

There will be portable toilets on the course near each of the aid stations. You may also run into the YMCA building.

SHOWERS

Locker rooms, showers and restrooms will be available in the YMCA building from 12 noon to 6:00pm on Sunday.

SHIRTS

Race shirts are not included in the entry fee. This allows us to keep the entry fee low and gives people the freedom to choose. We take a great deal of pride in the quality and design of our shirts. Our short sleeve technical race shirts are made by Merrell. We offer both men’s and women’s sizes. There are 4 different designs associated with different races: 1) 5k & 10k races, 2) 5k Canicross, 3) Barefoot 5k, and 4) 25k, 50k, and 50mile races. If you order a shirt you will receive one with the design associated with your race. If you register for more than one race you may order more than one shirt. You must order your shirts by 5/5/13 to be guaranteed a specific size. At registration you will be given the size that you ordered. Substitutes will only be allowed after the race starts if there are extra shirts available. You will forfeit your shirt if you do not claim it by the time the race starts. Shirts will not be mailed after the race.

Shirts will be distributed at packet pickup at the following times:

Friday, May24th 2:00pm to 6:00pm at the Maine Running Company Store located at 563 Forest Ave in Portland, Maine

Saturday May 25th 8:30am to 5:00pm at Pineland Farms

Sunday May 26th 5:00am to 10:00am at Pineland Farms

AWARDS

Hand-crafted awards will be given to the top three overall male and female finishers, and the top male and female finisher in each of the following age groups:

Lawn Boy/Lawn Girl: up to 29
Yard Man/Yard Woman: 30 to 39
John Deere/Jane Deere: 40 to 49
Massey Ferguson/Allis Chalmers: 50 to 59
Fordson/Minneapolis Moline (60+)

AWARDS CEREMONY

The awards ceremony for the 25km race will begin at 2:00 pm.

CHIP TIMING & TEXTED RESULTS

A disposable timing chip will be attached to the back of each person’s race bib. Please do not remove or fold the timing chip. The timing company will send out text messages as well as emails a few hours after the race with runners times. When you register please be sure to include your cell phone number and email address.

COURSE RECORDS

25km male: Jeffrey Sprague 1:35:37 – 2007
25km female: Kate Hails 1:48:15 – 2012

DOGS

No dogs are allowed on Pineland Farms property except for those participating in the canicross. If you are not registered in the canicross please do not bring your dog or leave them in a vehicle.