The race directors, food crew, timing team, and others are finalizing preparations for the Thom B Trail Runs on Hammond Hill this Saturday, May 16. The race will offer 8.5 miles of trail (run one loop), 17 miles (run the loop twice), or 26.2 miles (run a baby loop and then complete the loop three times). The 3-loop marathon starts at 7 AM, the 2-loop 17-mile race at 8 AM, and the 1-loop 8.5-mile race begins at 9 AM.
Runners, please sign up today: Registration closes for good at 6 AM on Saturday morning. There is no in-person registration at the race.
We especially need a few more volunteers to help make race day run smoothly: Please sign up on Helper Helper if you are able to help out on Saturday. We are currently looking for course support, cleanup crew, and check-in volunteers.
Hi Stephanie, Sorry I just sent you an empty email, I’m just checking to see what time to show up as a volunteer course marshal. I’m assuming I show up at the start and then go to the assigned spot? Helper helper said 7:30 but I see the marathon starts at 7 am and I can be there whenever you like.
Anne
Hi Anne,
Thanks for reaching out. Since it tends to be a long day, it probably makes sense to split the shift in half. The full shift would run from 7:30am to probably noon (or a little earlier). This would make the 1st shift 7:30-9:30 and the 2nd shift 9:30am-noon (or whenever the sweep comes through). Do you have a preference?
Thanks,
I probably prefer the first shift, but it’s fine if somebody else wanted that shift instead. And I can stay later if needed. Also it’s not really clear to me exactly where I show up, or where that station is, so let me know.
Thanks, Anne
Hi Stephanie! Just saw the Webscorer email. Are the ticks worse this year? Also, I don’t remember the trails being too overgrown in previous years. Assuming they have also been cleared this year? Thanks so much!
I ran the loop and some of the other Hammond trails last weekend and everything was in good shape for running save some intermittent muddy spots. I didn’t have issues with ticks or other bugs either.
Very much agree - loved the full buffet, extremely well-marked course, quality memorabilia, friendly AS volunteers - props to Anne & Billie out at Ganowachterage Glen, Ian at Canaan Cross, WSAR volunteers, Stephanie for many hours of prep, and the entire race team & board members who helped make this all possible!
