DEEP has expressed public safety concerns over parking. To address their concerns, we are capping the race at 50 runners, and strongly encourage anyone who can to carpool. Please follow parking instructions from volunteers. Please do not park on Gulf or Sodom roads.
Race Description
Runners will complete the 5.5 mile course with 1500’ climbing going up each marked trail and returning down the same route then preceding to the next climb. First 2 climbs end at the fire tower and do not have aid station access. There will be a cupless water stop accessible from climbs 3, 4, and 5. The “finish line” is at the base of the tower after the final climb up Killer Hill (powerline trail).
Location
360 Gulf Rd Somers, CT - the Shenipsit State Forest parking lot. Parking is available at the base of Soapstone mountain, volunteers will direct runners to additional parking at the top of Soapstone as needed. IT IS CRITICAL THAT EVERYONE OBEY PARKING INSTRUCTIONS. PARKING VIOLATIONS WILL PUT THE FUTURE OF THIS EVENT AT RISK.
Course
The course is at Soapstone Mountain and has a length of 5.5 miles with 6 ascents of Soapstone Mountain. A map of the full route can be found here.
Registration
Online registration is required. Paid members of the Shenipsit Striders will receive a discount code which must be entered during registration. THERE WILL BE NO RACE-DAY REGISTRATION.
Shenipsit Striders
The Shenipsit Striders trail running club was started in 1975 by a small group of friends in northcentral Connecticut that wanted to get together for weekly runs in the woods. Today the club has grown to include members from all corners of Connecticut and the New England region, with all abilities represented from new runners to experienced ultramarathoners.
