Race Details
Devil's Shadow is a winter race on the trails of Mendon Ponds Park on February 2, 2025. The race was created in the tradition of Cast a Shadow, but with no snowshoe option. The 50k race starts at high noon. As racers loop around Devil's Bathtub, shadows will grow longer and longer until the sun recedes behind the glacial eskers. But you are not alone in the darkness. At the end of each loop there is a warm lodge full of warm people waiting to give you a high five and a mug of something good.
Common Ground
Devil's Shadow Winter Trail Races is the third race in the Common Ground Winter Trail Series, a collaboration between FarFetched Enterprises and Goose Adventure Racing. The goal of the series is bringing together the trail running community to get out on the trails over the winter and enjoy each other's company. The series includes the following events:
Location, Parking & Schedule
Race HQ is at Hopkins Point Lodge in Mendon Ponds Park. Parking will be available in the area surrounding the lodge.
5 Mile Short Course (1 loop)8:30 AM - Check-in for the 5 mile opens. Same-day registration for 5 mile, 25k, and 50k opens.
9:20 AM - Check-in for the 5 mile closes. Same-day registration for 5 mile, 25k, and 50k closes.
9:30 AM - Start of the 5 mile.
25k/50k Long Course11:00 AM - Check-in for the 25k/50k opens.
11:50 AM - Check-in for the 25k/50k closes.
12:00 PM - Start of the 25k/50k race.
4:30 PM - Headlamps required when starting a new loop.
5:24 PM - Sunset.
6:00 PM - Cutoff for starting loop 5.
7:15 PM - Cutoff for starting loop 6.
Contact the race directors if you are interested in any special arrangements, such as an early start or using a pacer.
Course
The course is an approximately 5.1 mile loop starting and finishing at Hopkins Point Lodge. The course winds around Devil's Bathtub while avoiding the larger hills and road crossings. Note that the race day course is subject to change due to trail and weather conditions.
Post-Race Activities
Hopkins Lodge will serve as race HQ and also host the aid station as athletes complete loops. At the aid station we will have a variety of things to keep you fueled, including:
- Hot apple cider Skratch Hydration
- Cold lemon-lime Skratch Hydration, water, and Coke
- Gu Energy Gels (vanilla bean, chocolate outrage, strawberry-banana, salted caramel, and tri-berry)
- Salt potatoes
- Bone broth
- Candy
As runners start finishing up, we will be bringing out additional supplies, including:
Withdrawals and Deferrals
We will provide withdrawal refunds at any time before Friday, January 24th at 11:59PM ET. Refunds will only be for the race entrance fee and will not include the UltraSignup administration fee. We will provide registration deferrals at any time before Friday, January 31st at 11:59PM ET. Deferrals will only be valid for entry to next year's event.
Event's current local time: 4:25 AM ET