Get off the road and on the trails! One of the only trail races in our area, the Deer Fly 5/10K features both dirt roads and trails. You will thoroughly enjoy running the well canopied Winona Forest race course. Nothing technical on this route, the trails are designed to be relatively smooth, so you can enjoy the running experience. There are no major climbs on the 5K course, most on wide dirt path/road, ending with about 1 mile of single track. The 10K course is a bit more challenging, adventurous, and GRITTY, but doable for all ability levels. The race venue is conveniently located 6 miles off Exit 39 from I81. We support a fit and healthy society, therefore we encourage families to participate. Therefore, registration for kids 12 and under is free. If preregistered, you will receive a commemorative 2016 Deer Fly pint glass. Registration is non-refundable, please do not ask for refunds.
DATE / TIME: Saturday, August 27, 9:00 A.M.
START/FINISH: CCC Camp, County Route 90, Mannsville, NY
REGISTRATION: 7:30 A.M. -8:30 A.M.
COURSE: Beautiful wooded forest trails. Mix of dirt road and single track
AID STATIONS: NONE. Come prepared; bring a water bottle if you need one.
ENTRY: $20 for the 5K
$25 for the 10K
$30 race day, both distances
Free for kids 12 and under.
DIRECTIONS: Take Rt. I-81 to exit 39, which is the Mannsville Exit. Head East on County Route 90 to stop sign in Mannsville. Go through stop, and continue on East 90 for total of 6 miles.
REFRESHMENTS: All you can eat pancake breakfast post race available to all.
RACE DIRECTOR: Matt Westerlund Email: snowshoerace@gmail.com
FACILITIES: porta-potties. Bring your camp chairs to hang out post race
AWARDS: Top 3 Over-all Male and Female recognized in both distances.
The Course: If you are interested in running the course, the route is as follows:
5K Course: CCC start, heading out Pussycat, to Bronze heading south, crossing rt. 90, taking a left onto Bargy, right onto Frank's Fancy, crossing bridge and veering left to Hessel, right on Hessel, right back on Frank's Fancy, crossing bridge, left onto Stone Wall trail just after bridge, Stone Wall trail crossing 90, to finish.
10K course:CCC start, heading out Pussycat, to Bronze heading south, crossing rt. 90, taking a left onto Bargy, right onto Frank's Fancy, crossing bridge and veering left to Hessel, right on Hessel. Do not take right onto Frank's Fancy (like the 5K course does) but stay on Hessel about 1 mile, take left onto Winona Way, left on Frank's Fancy, crossing Hessel, continuing on Frank's Fancy, crossing bridge, immediate left onto single track Stone Wall trail just after bridge, (at this time, there is no sign for single track trail) Stone Wall trail crossing 90, to finish.
Trail maps are available at www.winonaforest.com
Register today at: https://www.runreg.com/deerfly