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 course will be an approximately 5 mile loop starting at Hopkins Point Lodge.
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. Those who register for all of the races in the series will receive some special swag. The series includes the following events:
Location, Parking & Schedule
Race HQ is at Hopkins Point Lodge in Mendon Ponds Park.
8:00 AM - Check-in and same-day registration opens.
9:00 AM - Start of the single loop "Warm Up" race.
12:24 PM - Start of the 50k race.
5:24 PM - Sunset.
6:00 PM - Cutoff for starting loop 5.
7:15 PM - Cutoff for starting loop 6.
If you would like to run the 50k, but do not think you can make the cutoff limits, contact the race directors to make arrangements.
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:
- Skratch Hydration (lemon-lime), water, and soda
- 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:
- Beer and Amazing Grains salt bread from R's Market
- Skratch Recovery Chocolate (hot)
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: 2:30 PM ET
