Race info

The race start is at the picnic area at Mansfield Hollow State Park off of Bassets Bridge Rd in Mansfield, CT. Please follow instructions from volunteers for parking.
GPS pin to the park entrance

Pre-registration is highly recommended, but we will accept race day registration at a higher price (cash only).
Race shirts can be purchased as an add-on while registering. Shirt orders must be placed before May 22.

07:45am Registration opens
09:00am 15-Miler race start
10:00am 5K race start
02:00pm final runners at finish

Course Info

15-Mile course:
The race is an out-and-back mostly on the Nipmuck Trail covering a distance of about 15.7 miles, following the lovely Fenton River for much of the course. There are three water stops along the trail and support at road crossing. The trail has some interesting variations over beautiful terrain, with several small bridge crossings, a climb to a 50 ft cliff, fields, and woods. The race starts at Mansfield Hollow State Park and winds its way to Old Turnpike Road near Route 44.
15-Miler course map: All Trails

5K Course
The 5k will be a short loop on the trails near Mansfield Hollow. The course will be well marked and will use the same start and finish as the longer course.
5K course map: coming soon

Benefactors

Proceeds will go to trail stewardship organizations in Connecticut, such as the Connecticut Forest and Park Association, Joshua’s Trust, and Northern Connecticut Land Trust.

Shenipsit Striders

The Shenipsit Striders trail running club was started in 1975 by a small group of friends in northcentral Connecticut that wanted to get together for weekly runs in the woods. Today the club has grown to include members from all corners of Connecticut and the New England region, with all abilities represented from new runners to experienced ultramarathoners.

Our races serve to give back to the trail community by donating to Connecticut trail stewardship and land use programs. As a nonprofit club, our membership helps further support our goals to give back to the trail community - we would love to have you join us as a member. www.shenipsitstriders.org

Blue Blazed Trail Running Series

This race is part of the BBTRS, for more info: blueblazedtrailrunningseries.org

Event's current local time: 2:38 PM ET