Beat the Clock Challenge
The Beat the Clock Challenge will be held Sunday, October 24, 2021 at the Litchfield Distillery, 567 Bantam Road, Litchfield, CT US 06759.
The event is organized by Steep Endurance.
In 2020 due to COVID, we held this event virtually, but 2021 is here and it’s going to be a LIVE edition of the Beat the Clock Challenge at the Litchfield Distillery in Litchfield, CT!
Can you run 2.08 miles in 30 minutes? Seems pretty easy right? Then this challenge is for you! The Beat the Clock Challenge is a way to get your feet wet in a shortened format and see how you stack up against the competition. If you can finish in 30 minutes, you have the option and opportunity to start the next 30 minutes. We will keep going until there is ONE runner left!
There is a catch though with this event though in that every lap/30 minutes we will be reducing the amount of time by 1 minute that you have to complete the loop. Every loop will still START every 30 minutes, so even if the time to finish the loop is for example 25 minutes and you barely finish, you will have 5 minutes to rest before the start of the next one. This will certainly push you to the edge of your endurance and speed as you will have to run faster as the event goes on. It’s your choice on how long you can continue to “beat the clock”!
There will also be some prize money to the winners of each division! (see details below).
The entry fee is $75 per person through Sept. 30th and prices increase thereafter.
The event begins at 8:00 am.
To register go to: https://www.steependurance.com/beat-the-clock-challenge-live.html
Registration ends October 24, 2021 at 7:45am EDT
These are important details/rules/guidelines for the Beat the Clock Challenge. They are put in to make your race experience seamless and to ensure a consistent and level opportunity for all the participants.
RULES/GUIDELINES
- The Beat the Clock Challenge will start at 8:00 a.m. EST on Sunday, October 24, 2021
- Before the start of each loop, the race director will go through the following protocol as such indicating time until the start.
–2 minutes before the start (whistle will be blown 2 times)
–1 minute before the start (whistle will be blown 1 time)
–30 seconds will be announced before start
–10 seconds will be counted down before the start
–START (Cowbell will be rung) - If you finish a loop within the allotted time, you have the opportunity to START the NEXT lap provided you are IN your start corral when the next lap starts.
- Every lap the time to finish the lap will decrease by 1 minute (i.e. At the start of lap 2 you will have 29 minutes to finish. At the start of lap 3 you will have 28 minutes to finish, etc. If you do not finish within the allotted time, you are OUT of the race and considered a DNF.
- Once you are back to the start and assuming you’ve finished within the allotted time for that lap, you may use the bathroom, eat, drink, sleep, ponder the next lap, etc., but you MUST be back in the designated start corral or you will be considered a DNF (NO EXCEPTIONS). You may also choose not to continue though you will be considered a DNF.
- We will have an official clock running at all times so there is no discrepancy on timing.
- If you are one that needs more time in between loops, then run faster so you have more time, but you might burn more energy. You may also choose to run slower which will give you less time back at the start/finish area, but you will burn less energy. You have to choose which strategy works best for YOU.
- Runners will continue until ONE runner completes a FINAL lap. (i.e. If there are two runners left and one does not complete the loop, then the one that completed the loop will be declared the winner). That runner will be considered the winner of the Beat the Clock Challenge!
SWAG/AWARDS
- High quality tech shirt from Craft Sportswear**
- Specially designed “DNF” finisher medal from Ragged Cuts
- Additional swag from our sponsors
In this type of event, there can only be ONE possible winner for each division. Everyone else is a DNF, but we will still give away awards to the top 3 in each division. Here is what are you running for:
- 1st place OVERALL in EACH division for both male and female: 25% of the entry fees for that division as prize money plus a unique plaque courtesy of Ragged Cuts.
- 2nd place OVERALL in EACH division for both male and female: prizes from our sponsors
- 3rd place OVERALL in EACH division for both male and female: prizes from our sponsors
A portion of the proceeds will go to the Litchfield Community Greenway.
For more information visit: https://www.steependurance.com/beat-the-clock-challenge-live.html
4th Annual Macedonia Trail Race
The 4th Annual Macedonia Trail Race will be held Sunday, September 12, 2021 in Macedonia Brook State Park in Kent, CT.
The event is organized by Steep Endurance.
The Park has unparalleled single track and lush forest trails, challenging climbs/descents and 2-3 amazing viewpoints on course. The race offers trail runners a one of kind experience in the northwest part of Connecticut. You will not be disappointed! 50K/25K/12K distances will be offered!
The Macedonia Trail Race is part of the Blue Blazed Trail Running Series in CT.
The Blue-Blazed Trail Running Series is a sequence of races in Connecticut that are run entirely or in part on the Blue-Blazed Hiking Trails (BBHT). The BBHT are maintained by the Connecticut Forest & Park Association (CFPA). The goals of the series are:
- To promote and create greater awareness of trail running on the BBHT System
- Attract more runners to Connecticut trail running races
- Strengthen the running community
- Raise awareness for CFPA’s trail maintenance efforts
- Enhance the experience for the runners who already support our races through series points and recognition
- Oh…and to have fun running in the woods!
REGISTRATION
12K
$40 early registration through June 30
$45 July 1-August 31
$50 September 1 – Race Day
| 25K $65 early registration through June 30 $75 July 1-August 31 $85 September 1 – Race Day |
50K $75 early registration through June 30 $85 July 1-August 31 $95 September 1 – Race Day |
Refund Policy: There will be no refunds and/or no transfers of your registration or bib to any other person. Entry fees collected are used to develop and produce the event, starting well in advance of the race date–including course preparation, race supplies, permits, and administration.
Race day schedule:
- 6:15 a.m. Packet Pickup/Race Day Registration (if available)
- 7:00 a.m. 50K Start
- 8:00 a.m. 25K Start
- 9:00 a.m. 12K Start
- 11:00 a.m. Awards Ceremony begins for 12K
- 1:50 p.m. Cutoff for 50K runners to start 3rd loop
- 5:00 p.m. Cutoff for 25K/50K
SWAG/AWARDS
50K/25K
- High quality tech shirt from Craft Sportswear**
- Specially designed finisher medal from Ragged Cuts
- Finisher Award
- Additional swag from other sponsors
- Additional awards for Top 3 podium for Overall Male/Female
12K
- High quality tech shirt from Craft Sportswear**
- Additional swag from other sponsors
- Specially designed finisher medal from Ragged Cuts
- Additional awards for Top 3 podium for Overall, 19 and under, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+.
**If signed up by September 1
Part of the proceeds from the race series supports local volunteer emergency services and othe local charities.
For more information go to: https://www.steependurance.com/macedonia-trail-race.html
Angevine Farm Trail Festival
The Angevine Farm Trail Festival will be held Saturday and Sunday, July 10 – 11, 2021 at Angevine Farm, 40 Angevine Road, Warren, CT 06754.
The event is organized by Steep Endurance.
The two-day festival features five events:
Saturday-
5K Canicross (canine and human team) 5:30 pm
5K 6:15 pm
2K Farm Challenge 7:15 pm
Sunday-
50K 7:00 am
Half Marathon 7:15 am
For entry fees including early discounts, and to register go to: https://www.steependurance.com/angevine-farm-half-marathon.html
A portion of the proceeds will benefit a local charity.
For more event information visit: https://www.steependurance.com/angevine-farm-half-marathon.html
Steep Rock Half Marathon has been Canceled for 2020
The Steep Rock Half Marathon scheduled for November 15, 2020 at Steep Rock Preserve, Washington Depot, CT has been canceled for 2020.
This event, which is the third race in the Steep Rock Trail Series, is organized by Steep Endurance.
To learn more about Steep Endurance and find a list of other races they organize visit: https://www.steependurance.com/races.html
Mohawk Mountain Race
The Mohawk Mountain Race will be held Sunday, October 11, 2020 at Mohawk Mountain Ski Area, Cornwall, CT.
In cooperation with Mohawk Mountain, the Mohawk Mountain Race is sponsored by Steep Endurance in Cornwall, CT. Normally a ski mountain in the winter, the mountain will be transformed into a super fun course! With its challenging ascents and descents on the ski mountain, it is sure to be a race to remember with sweeping viewpoints of the popping Fall foliage at every turn.
Because of the pandemic, this year’s event will look a bit different. We will be confining all of the events to only the ski mountain. We will have the traditional 5K/10K, but will also have a Mohawk Mountain VERT Challenge event. That event will feature one trail climb up the mountain and another trail climb coming down. Participants will have 8 hours (from 10:00 am to 6:00 pm) to finish as many loops as they can. There will also be a relay division (teams of two alternating going up and down the mountain).
RACE DAY SCHEDULE
Sunday, October 11, 2020
- 7:00 a.m. Packet Pickup
- 8:00 a.m. 10K/5K Race Start
- 10:00 a.m. VERTual Challenge Start
- 6:00 p.m. VERTual Challenge Finish
REGISTRATION
| 5K $30 early registration through July 31 $35 August 1-September 30 $40 October 1-9 |
10K $40 early registration through July 31 $45 August 1-September 30 $50 October 1-9 |
There will be NO RACE DAY REGISTRATION per CT State Guidelines!
| VERT Challenge $70 early registration through July 31 $80 August 1-September 30 $90 October 1-9 |
VERT Challenge Relay (teams of 2) $50 per person early registration through July 31 $60 per person August 1-September 30 $70 per person October 1-9 |
For more information or to register go to: https://www.steependurance.com/mohawk-mountain-race.html
A portion of the proceeds will benefit local non-profits.
Steep Rock Half Marathon has been Canceled for 2020
The Steep Rock Half Marathon which was to be held Sunday, September 27, 2020 at Steep Rock Preserve, 2 Tunnel Road, Washington Depot, CT 06794 has been canceled for 2020.
This event, which is the third race in the Steep Rock Trail Series, is organized by Steep Endurance.
To learn more about Steep Endurance and find a list of other races they organize visit: https://www.steependurance.com/races.html
2nd Annual Angevine Half Marathon and 50K 2020
The 2nd Annual Angevine Half Marathon and 50K 2020 will be held Sunday, September 27, 2020 at Angevine Farm, 40 Angevine Road, Warren, CT 06754.
This race was postponed from July.
Steep Endurance is the sponsor.
There will be NO race day registration!
To register and for more information go to: https://www.steependurance.com/angevine-farm-half-marathon.html
Some of the proceeds from this event will benefit both the Warren Land Trust and the Warren Volunteer Ambulance Department.
3rd Annual Macedonia Trail Races
The 3rd Annual Macedonia Trail Races will be held Sunday, September 13, 2020 in Macedonia Brook State Park in Kent, CT. With its unparalleled single track and lush forest trails, challenging climbs/descents and 2-3 amazing viewpoints on course, the race offers trail runners a one of kind experience in the northwest part of Connecticut. You will not be disappointed! Back again this year we will offer 25K/50K distances in addition to the original 7.25M (now called the 12K) race.
The races are organized by Steep Endurance.
The Macedonia Trail Race is part of the Blue Blazed Trail Running Series in CT. The Blue-Blazed Trail Running Series is a sequence of races in Connecticut that are run entirely or in part on the Blue-Blazed Hiking Trails (BBHT). The BBHT are maintained by the Connecticut Forest & Park Association (CFPA). The goals of the series are:
- To promote and create greater awareness of trail running on the BBHT System
- Attract more runners to Connecticut trail running races
- Strengthen the running community
- Raise awareness for CFPA’s trail maintenance efforts
- Enhance the experience for the runners who already support our races through series points and recognition
- Oh…and to have fun running in the woods!
To register or for more information ( this is a very comprehensive site!) go to : https://www.steependurance.com/macedonia-trail-race.html
12K
$35 early registration through June 30
$40 July 1-August 31
$45 September 1 – Race Day
| 25K $60 early registration through June 30 $65 July 1-August 31 $70 September 1 – Race Day |
50K $70 early registration through June 30 $80 July 1-August 31 $90 September 1 – Race Day |
- There will be NO RACE DAY REGISTRATION per CT State Guidelines!
- Refund Policy: There will be no refunds and/or no transfers of your registration or bib to any other person. Entry fees collected are used to develop and produce the event, starting well in advance of the race date–including course preparation, race supplies, permits, and administration.
RACE DAY SCHEDULE
Sunday, September 13, 2020
- 6:00 a.m. Packet Pickup/Race Day Registration starts
- 7:00 a.m. 50K Start
- 8:00 a.m. 25K Start
- 9:00 a.m. 12K Start
- 11:00 a.m. Awards Ceremony begins for 12K
- 1:50 p.m. Cutoff for 50K runners to start 3rd loop
- 5:00 p.m. Cutoff for 25K/50K
Steep Rock Half Marathon
The Steep Rock Half Marathon will be held Sunday, November 17, 2019 at Steep Rock Preserve, 2 Tunnel Road, Washington Depot, CT 06794.
This event, which is the third race in the Steep Rock Trail Series, is organized by Steep Endurance.
The entry fee for the race is $60 after September 1st through race day.
T shirts to the first 100 pre-registrants by November 7th. Additional T shirts will be available for sale for $20.
To register, go to: https://ultrasignup.com/register.aspx?did=67287.
Race begins at 8:00 am. Arrive earlier for registration.
Awards, food and non-alcoholic beverages after the race.
Awards to male and female overall and six age groups.
Proceeds from the race series benefit Steep Rock Association, Families United in Newtown, Washington Ambulance Association and Washington Volunteer Fire Department.
For more information go to: www.steependurance.com/steep-rock-trail-series-2019
Thank you to these generous sponsors:
Steep Endurance
TrailHeads
Casamigos Tequila
The Matthews Group
Washington Pizza House
Woodbridge Running Co.
HydraPak
Endurance Tap
Hemp Daddy’s Therapeutics
Nuun
Simpson & Vail
Hidden Valley 15K
The Hidden Valley 15K will be held Sunday, November 3, 2019 at Hidden Valley Preserve, 198 Bee Brook Road, Washington Depot, CT 06794.
The race series is organized by Steep Endurance.
This is the second race of the Steep Rock Trail Series.
The trail is characterized by “gentle rolling trails with a few short steep climbs”.
The entry fee for the race is $50 after September 1st and including race day.
T shirts to the first 100 pre-registrants by October 25th. Additional T shirts available @ $20.
To register go here: https://ultrasignup.com/register.aspx?did=67284
Race begins at 8:00 am (arrive early enough for registration).
Awards, food and non-alcoholic beverages after the race.
Awards to male and female overall and six age groups.
Proceeds from the race series benefit Steep Rock Association, Families United in Newtown, Washington Ambulance Association and Washington Volunteer Fire Department.
For more information go to: www.steependurance.com/steep-rock-trail-series-2019
Thank you to these generous sponsors:
Steep Endurance
TrailHeads
Casamigos Tequila
The Matthews Group
Washington Pizza House
Woodbridge Running Co.
HydraPak
Endurance Tap
Hemp Daddy’s Therapeutics
Nuun
Simpson & Vail
