Course Description
Join us for the inaugural Spaulding Woods 50K trail run on Saturday, July 20th in beautiful Northfield, NH.
The course is a technical 5.4-mile loop trail filled with rocks, roots, and foot bridges. To finish the full 50K each runner will have ten hours to complete six laps, or approximately thirty-two miles and 4.2K feet of total gain. The course is over 90% singletrack with a small portion of doubletrack. You will have access to a well-stocked aid station and your own drop bag as you complete each lap.
Spaulding Academy & Family Services
The race helps support Spaulding Academy & Family Services. Spaulding Academy is one of the oldest organizations in the nation serving children in need. They provide community-based services, academics, clinical services, outdoor challenges, and health & wellness programs. To learn more about how you can support Spaulding Academy & Family Services go to https://www.spauldingservices.org/give
Race Specifics & Rules
The race begins on the Spaulding Academy & Family Services campus, 72 Spaulding Rd in Northfield, NH at 8:00am Saturday July 20th. Bib pickup is between 6:45am and 7:45am on the day of the race. There is a ten-hour time limit to complete the race and a strict 4:00pm cutoff to begin the last lap. Any runner not on their sixth lap by 4:00pm will not be permitted to continue. Dropouts must check in at the timing table prior to leaving the event.
To minimize the race’s impact on the trail system pacers are not allowed. This is a cup free event, please bring your own refillable water containers to help avoid excessive trash. For safety we do not allow animals (including dogs), drones, strollers, bikes and discourage the use of headphones.
This is a beautiful and technical course that will not disappoint. To view a video preview of the course and for more information go to www.RaceAwayEvents.com. Runners who finish the full six laps of the course within the ten-hour time limit will be awarded a finisher medal.
Places to Stay
Tilton Inn – 1.4 miles away
255 Main St., Tilton, NH 03276
Holiday Inn Express & Suites – 2.5 miles away
75 Tilton Rd, NH-140, Tilton, NH 03276
Hampton Inn & Suites – 3.7 miles away
195 Laconia Rd, Tilton, NH 03276
Event's current local time: 7:25 AM ET
