Upcoming Events at Beech Hill Preserve
Sat Aug 20, 9:00 AM - Sat Aug 20, 3:00 PM
316 Beech Hill Rd, Rockport, ME 04856, United States, portland, ME 04856
Community: Downtown Portland
Description
A 20 mile (4 mile legs) relay trail race on the trails at Beech Hill Preserve. Teams of 3-5 will run on Beech Hill and Erickson Field trails
Event Details
REGISTRATION INFO, PLEASE READ: Online registration is by team. All runners, not just each team, must register online. Get a team of at least 3 (max 5) runners, then register online.
If you ARE the first runner on your team to register, click "Tickets, then "Create a Team", then enter a team name. Share this team name with your teammates before they register (or share your team's link that will be emailed to you).
If you ARE NOT the first runner on your team to register, select "Tickets", select "join a team", then enter your team's name.
Summary: A 20-mile (4-mile legs) relay race on the trails at Beech Hill. Teams of 3-5 run five, 4-mile legs, starting and ending at the Beech Nut (stone hut at top of hill).
This is a relaxed and community minded race that is open to all who love Beech Hill (and can tolerate the running). Speedier walkers are welcome Sat August 20th at 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM. Rain or shine.
Registration is from 8:00-8:45, race begins at 9:00am sharp. The race ends at 3:00PM, all teams must be done by then.
Race Details:
Follow signage on the road for parking. Runners start and stop on the top of Beech Hill, a 10-15 minute walk from the parking area.
Course description ~4 miles out and back. Start at the top by the historic stone hut and run-down farm road 1/4 mile, then turn right onto the Hill extension trail. Run 3/4 and cross Beech Hill Road to the Erickson Fields Preserve (a Maine Coast Heritage Trust property) and run to the loop.
Run around the loop counter-clockwise and repeat the course to the top of Beech Hill. Trail surface is all smooth gravel or dirt 6-10 feet wide (there are some, but generally few roots on the Erickson Field Trails). Approximately 3.75-mi 500ft elevation gain. (See the course on Strava)
Snacks and water will be provided for runners. Ice pops will be provided at the end for all.
Runners and spectators: bring lunch or snacks, towels, chairs, drinks, and other entertainment for waiting at the top while not running. There is limited shade at the top of the hill so dress and hydrate appropriately.
All proceeds will help support maintenance and improvements of Coastal Mountains Land Trust trails.
If you ARE the first runner on your team to register, click "Tickets, then "Create a Team", then enter a team name. Share this team name with your teammates before they register (or share your team's link that will be emailed to you).
If you ARE NOT the first runner on your team to register, select "Tickets", select "join a team", then enter your team's name.
Summary: A 20-mile (4-mile legs) relay race on the trails at Beech Hill. Teams of 3-5 run five, 4-mile legs, starting and ending at the Beech Nut (stone hut at top of hill).
This is a relaxed and community minded race that is open to all who love Beech Hill (and can tolerate the running). Speedier walkers are welcome Sat August 20th at 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM. Rain or shine.
Registration is from 8:00-8:45, race begins at 9:00am sharp. The race ends at 3:00PM, all teams must be done by then.
Race Details:
Follow signage on the road for parking. Runners start and stop on the top of Beech Hill, a 10-15 minute walk from the parking area.
Course description ~4 miles out and back. Start at the top by the historic stone hut and run-down farm road 1/4 mile, then turn right onto the Hill extension trail. Run 3/4 and cross Beech Hill Road to the Erickson Fields Preserve (a Maine Coast Heritage Trust property) and run to the loop.
Run around the loop counter-clockwise and repeat the course to the top of Beech Hill. Trail surface is all smooth gravel or dirt 6-10 feet wide (there are some, but generally few roots on the Erickson Field Trails). Approximately 3.75-mi 500ft elevation gain. (See the course on Strava)
Snacks and water will be provided for runners. Ice pops will be provided at the end for all.
Runners and spectators: bring lunch or snacks, towels, chairs, drinks, and other entertainment for waiting at the top while not running. There is limited shade at the top of the hill so dress and hydrate appropriately.
All proceeds will help support maintenance and improvements of Coastal Mountains Land Trust trails.
