Well, about that snow... it's a trail race!

Dear {FN},

Thank you for signing up to join us for the "Bummer, No Blizzard" 5K Trail Race!

Please set aside a few minutes to read this fully.

GENERAL OVERVIEW
Date: Sat, 2/18/2023 - 10AM Start

LOCATION
Tawasentha Park
188 Route 146, Altamont, NY 12009
The event is staged from the Chalet, an unheated indoor space.

COURSE MAP
See the course and elevation here.
As shown there, a portion of the course is repeated twice. This is basically the same course as ARE's Spring Trail Run Series.

UPON ARRIVING
Plan to arrive between 9AM and 9:40AM.

When you enter the park, continue straight. After passing the pool (on your left) you will drive down a short, steep hill. There are small parking lots along this road.
Feel free to drive to the Chalet (you'll see us setup there) - if no spots remain, you can loop back around to find a spot.
Upon parking, head into the Chalet to receive your bib and safety pins.

THE BATHROOM
There are 2 stalls next to the chalet.

ANTICIPATED CONDITIONS
The course is in relatively great SPRING shape. See a quick video here. If you have trail shoes, wear them. If not, road shoes will be OK - there may be a few slippery/muddy sections.

THE START
Is about 250 meters from the finish, on a large field.

AFTER FINISHING

Make sure you're warm. (Be sure to pack warm clothes with you for after. And a CHANGE OF SHOES.)
We will be making you pancakes! We'll also have some other items as well - and certainly welcome you to bring a pastry/breakfast item to share.
Hang out and cheer for the rest of the ~40 racers, making for an intimate kick-off to our year of races.

Have questions? Visit here. If not answered there, reach out. :)

We appreciate you choosing to join us!
- Josh Merlis and the AREEP Team