Description
Quick update on the parking and registration:
When you arrive you can pull in to the dirt lot at the intersection of Division Rd and New London Turnpike to register, drop off gear and canned goods, etc. After that, please move your car to the Park n Ride lot on New London Turnpike just south of I-95 exit 7. There will be cones and a DEM officer to manage runners crossing Division Rd as they go to and from their cars. (It's about 400 yards between the lots).
There will be two partially stocked aid stations (at mile 4.5 and 8) with water, gatorade, and some GU's. If you want to drop a bag you can get driving directions to them at registration. They are both right off Hopkins Hill Rd.
Trails and weather were incredible yesterday!
The finale of the SC 4th Season Race Series! Big River features some of the best singletrack trail in Rhode Island, and at 13.1 miles, this course will include plenty of it. Note that the race starts and finishes a short jog (~400 yds) south of the parking area where New London Turnpike intersects Division Rd (at the green star on map). Please do not park in the dirt lot there. Park in the Park-n-Ride lot and carefully walk or run south to the start location. This avoids having the runners cross Division Rd during the race. There will be two water stops along the course, roughly 1/3 and 2/3 of the way (yellow faucets on map).
Series
Prizes for top overall, age group, and team winners (team scoring based on top three finish times). General prize raffle for all participants following awards.
Race #5 of 5 in the SC 4th Season Race Series. Series championship points will be awarded to top 6 overall places for each gender, top 3 places for each age group, and top 4 teams. Series points will only be awarded to half-marathon race finishers. Exception: If there are no finishers for an age group in the half-marathon, points will be awarded to the top 10k finishers instead. Race director reserves the right to distribute points in a manner deemed appropriate for the conditions and breakdown of participants.
Food drive
Entry also requires at least two of the following donation items per entrant on race day:
- Peanut Butter and Jelly
- Tuna/Other canned meats - like PB&J, need for lunch foods increases during vacation.
- Cereal - also in high need over break.
- Macaroni and Cheese
- Spaghetti and Sauce
- Soups, Stews and Chili
- Canned Vegetables & Fruits
- 100% Fruit Juice (cans, boxes, bottles)
- Shampoo, toothpaste, or toothbrushes
- Diapers, Detergent, or Deodorant
- Toilet paper or paper towels
Donation items will be collected and delivered to The Jonnycake Center of Peace Dale.
Race day registration
Race day registrations are $15 per entry; $30 for families of 2 or more. Registration will open at 9:30 AM and close at 10:45 AM.