Is 26.2 just not your style? Gather your people and run this marathon as a relay!
Relay Team Information
Marathon Team Relay Information:
Every relay team member MUST Register individually. Relay team members must enter the name of their team when registering.
Teams can be made up of 2 to 5 people. Legs of the Marathon will vary in length from 4 miles to 7 miles to total 26.2, and finish at Taylor Brooke Brewery.
Each team member will receive a bib this year. One of the team bibs will have a chip that the finishing runner must wear. Teams are responsible for ensuring the runner crossing the finish line is wearing the bib with the chip, or your time will not be counted.
Each team must have a vehicle to bring the completed runners to the finish line. Relay teams are responsible for their own transportation to and from relay points during the race.
We encourage all runners and relay teams to join our fundraising campaign to help raise donations for an amazing organization: Community Kitchens of Northeast Connecticut. Please follow the link to our Give Butter campaign page to sign up and start raising funds today. Share with your friends and family, and help us support the local community.
Marathon Team Exchange Information
Running Teams will have 4 designated locations on the course for leg change-over. These locations have been chosen for their location on the course, safety, and space for the exchange. A volunteer will be present at each location to support safety and exchange.
Team Legs and Bib Exchange Locations
Leg 1: START [543 Rte 169/Woodstock Hill Common] to Mile 6 [382 Senexet Road]
Leg 2: Mile 6 to Mile 11.5 [East Woodstock Common, 15 Prospect Street]
Leg 2a: Mile 13.2 to Mile 26.2 [Center Cemetery, corner of County RD and Center Cemetery RD] Best for 2-person team exchange.
Leg 3: Mile 11.5 to Mile 16 [Lyon Hill Road] This is a private residence, address will be shared with runners via email. Only 1 vehicle per team, please do not congregate at this location!
Leg 4: Mile 16 to Mile 21 [Church of the Good Shepherd 12 Bradford Corner Road, West Woodstock]
Leg 5: Mile 21 to Mile 26.2 [FINISH! Taylor Brooke Brewery 818 RTE 171]
Runner General Information
The race is held on open and rural roads with close to 2,000 feet of elevation gain throughout the course. Many areas include blind turns for both runners and vehicles. Runners will run on the left side of the road, and must practice road safety along the entirety of the route. Although there have been only minor injuries in the past it is possible a serious injury could occur.
Because parts of the course are not paved, and in some more remote areas, it is possible that an injured runner might have to wait more than 15 minutes for emergency medical care. Emergency medical services will be on call during the race. However, please do NOT enter this race if you are not prepared to accept the risks associated with this course.
There is a strict 6 hour pace for the marathon. Due to route safety and volunteer coordination, we can only allow runners on the course from 8:00am to 2:00pm. Town constables, EMS, water tables, and other support systems are planned to adhere to this schedule. Should a runner be unable to finish the course, the designated pacer vehicle will transport runners to the finish line.
WATER TABLE LOCATIONS
Mile 6: Senexte Rd
Mile 11: East Woodstock Common
Mile 18: English Neighborhood/Redhead Hill
Mile 21: Church of the Good Shepherd/West Woodstock Common
Mile 26.2: Taylor Brooke Brewery
For support crews, the following locations are good for support/cheering
Mile 0: Start, 543 Rte 169
Mile 11.5: East Woodstock Common, 15 Prospect Street
Mile 21: West Woodstock Bradford Corner, 12 Bradford Corner Road
Mile 26.2: Finish!! Taylor Brooke Brewery 818 Rte 171
For information about elevation and route, please refer to the Map Route. Please contact us with questions.