THE OBSTACLE COURSE - 5k & 10k Options
5K Option (Beginners/Intermediate/Fun Run): 3.1 CHALLENGING MILES of x-country and wooded terrain with 30+ obstacles and challenges on the famous "BENSON BEAR" obstacle challenge course in Benson, Vermont. This is an obstacle heavy course inspired, designed and built by Rob Butler. See pictures at www.ShaleHillAdventure.com
10K Option (Elite/Pros must select this option): 6.2 CHALLENGING MILES of x-country and wooded terrain with 50+ obstacles and challenges on the famous "BENSON BEAR" obstacle challenge course in Benson, Vermont. This is an obstacle heavy course inspired, designed and built by Rob Butler. See pictures at www.ShaleHillAdventure.com
PRIZES
Top 3 finishers in all catagories will receive PRIZE BASKETS:
10K - ELITE MEN'S & WOMEN'S DIVISIONS
10K - ELITE MASTERS* (age 50+) MEN'S & WOMEN'S DIVISIONS
10K - YOUTH 14-18 BOY'S & GIRL'S DIVISIONS
5K - MEN'S & WOMEN'S DIVISIONS
5K - MASTERS* (age 50+) MEN'S & WOMEN'S DIVISIONS
5K - YOUTH 14-18 BOY'S & GIRL'S DIVISIONS
* Master's elgibility - Must be age 50+ as of race date
TEAMS: SPECIAL RECOGNITION for the largest team in attendance! AND, for the FASTEST TEAM (times will be averaged).
ALL FINISHERS RECEIVE A MEDAL, T-SHIRT, BANANAS & THOMAS DAIRY CHOCOLATE MILK!! )
3 WATER STATIONS ON COURSE!!
SPECTATORS - FREE!!!
PARKING - FREE!!
WE RACE RAIN OR SHINE....SNOW OR SLEET!!! IN THE EVENT OF LIGHTNING, we will delay race until threat of danger has passed. HURRICANE CANCELLATION CLAUSE - In the event of very severe weather conditions where a State of Emergency has been declared, the event will be rescheduled.
PENALTY SYSTEM FOR FAILING AN OBSTACLE
ELITE INDIVIDUAL (MEN & WOMEN) AND MASTER'S ELITE (MEN & WOMEN) - YOU MUST COMPLETE THE ENTIRE OBSTACLE "CORRECTLY." IF YOU FAIL ON THE 1ST ATTEMPT (beginning, middle or end of it), YOU MUST DO THE SPIDERMAN PUSHUP PENALTY DESIGNATED FOR THE OBSTACLE YOU FAILED....NO EXCEPTIONS OR YOU WILL BE DQ'ed.
ALL OTHER DIVISIONS - YOU ARE GIVEN "3" ATTEMPTS TO COMPLETE AN OBSTACLE. IF YOU FAIL ON THE 3RD TRY, YOU MUST DO 5 PENALTIES OF YOUR CHOICE (PUSH UP, PLANKING, JUMPING JACKS, or SIT-UPS).
FOOD VENDOR on site.
PORTO-POTTIES on site.
Camping is not available on-site, but we have several nearby State Parks, BnB's and hotels in the Rutland-Addison County areas. Please see our website at the bottom of the page for lodging information.
TRANSFERS, REFUNDS, CANCELLATION POLICY
Entries are non-transferrable on the day of the event. However, you may transfer your entry to another race date or person if you notify us in writing via email to ShaleHillAdventure@aol.com BY WEDNESDAY BEFORE THE EVENT DATE YOU WERE PLANNING TO ATTEND.
NO REFUNDS, but we will consider crediting you for a future race if you contact us by the WEDNESDAY BEFORE THE EVENT DATE YOU WERE PLANNING TO ATTEND.
Come see what GRASSROOTS obstacle racing is all about!!! We are a YEAR-ROUND "fixed" OBSTACLE RACE TRAINING CENTER (ORTC) in the beautiful Champlain Valley of Southwestern Vermont. Nearby guest houses, charming BnB's and hotels to make your stay more relaxing and enjoyable!
INFORMATION: 802-537-3561, ShaleHillAdventure@aol.com, www.shalehilladventure.com
Registration fees
5K - YOUTH 14-18 BOYS OR GIRLS Closed
9:30AM (ID REQUIRED TO PROVE AGE)
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$35.00Mar 16 - Jun 20
10K - YOUTH 14-18 BOYS OR GIRLS Closed
9:00AM (ID REQUIRED TO PROVE AGE)
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$35.00Mar 16 - Jun 20
10K ELITE - MEN OR WOMEN Closed
Online registration closed-
9:00AM
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ClosedMar 16 – May 21
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$75.00May 22 – Jun 7
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$85.00Jun 8 – Jun 20
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5K - MASTERS MEN OR WOMEN AGE 50+ Closed
Online registration closed-
9:30AM
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ClosedMar 16 – May 21
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$75.00May 22 – Jun 7
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$85.00Jun 8 – Jun 20
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5K - MEN OR WOMEN Closed
Online registration closed-
9:30AM
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ClosedMar 16 – May 21
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$75.00May 22 – Jun 7
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$85.00Jun 8 – Jun 20
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10K ELITE - MASTERS MEN OR WOMEN AGE 50+ Closed
Online registration closed-
9:00AM
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ClosedMar 16 – May 21
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$75.00May 22 – Jun 7
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$85.00Jun 8 – Jun 20
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Event schedule
- Sun, May 3, 2015 9:00 AM - 10K ELITE HEAT (MEN'S, WOMEN'S, MASTER'S, YOUTH)
- Sun, May 3, 2015 9:30 AM - 5K HEAT (MEN'S, WOMEN'S, MASTER'S, YOUTH)
Contact information
- Event contact
- Shale Hill Adventure Farm, LLC
- Phone
- +1 802-537-3561
- Website
- Visit website
