January 24, 2025

• 100 Miler: 6:00 AM (Packet Pickup 5:30 AM)
• 100K: 12:00 PM (Packet Pickup 11:30 AM)

January 25, 2025

• Marathon: 8:00 AM (Packet Pickup 6:30 to 7:15 AM)
• Half Marathon: 8:00 AM (Packet Pickup 6:30 to 7:45 AM)
• 10K: 8:00 AM (Packet Pickup 6:30 to 8:15 AM)
  

**The last lap for all distances must be started by 1:00 pm, with the course closing at 4 pm sharp. This is for the safety of racers, staff, and volunteers.

• Comfortable Winter Jacket
• Backup Breathable Light Jacket
• Comfortable Winter Pants
• Winter Gloves
• Waterproof Gaiters
• Long John (Top & Bottom)
• Insulated Camp Booties
• Multitool to make adjustments or/repair bindings
• Trekking Poles
• Headlamp + Spare
• Sunscreen (SPF 15+)
• Lip balm (SPF 15+)

**RECOMMENDED ITEMS TO HAVE THE BEST EVENT EXPERIENCE

• Respect: All Participants, Staff, Guests, and the Riverside Trail Systems with respect
• Final Discretion: The race director shall have the final discretion in determining the race distance and course layout.
• Are snowshoes required? Snow Shoes are required unless there are less than 4 inches of snow and will be communicated by the race director via email leading up to the event.
• Headlamps are required! All participants must bring a headlamp. Tree cover makes the trails become dark before sunset. Please bring a headlamp to ensure you are safe out on the course.
• Removal From Event: A participant must retire from the competition immediately if ordered to do so by a member of the medical staff, any certified and recognized course official, and/or the race director.
• Going Slower than others? Step aside and let runners pass if they move faster than you. Encourage each other; we’re all in this together!
• No cutting the course at all! Participants and Course Marshals will report all infractions to the Race Director for review and determine disqualification status. 
• Snowshoe Requirements:
  • Snowshoes may be commercial or prototype models. Snowshoes may be modified but must respect the following minimum measurements:
  • Length:  53.34 cm (21 inches)
  • Width:  17.78 cm (7 inches)
  • The snowshoe requires at least 4 crampons.
  • Direct mounting of shoes to snowshoes is permitted.
• The last lap for all distances must be started by 1:00 pm, with the course closing at 4 pm sharp. This is for the safety of racers, staff, and volunteers.
• No Dogs Allowed on Riverside Farm properties or the Riverside Trail System
• Have Fun, Go Beyond Your Limits!

We will have a tent set up and a cracking fire at base camp (start/finish line). You can leave bags with food, clothes, and other necessities there. Friends, family, and crew are welcome to stay at base camp to cheer you on (as long as they help us keep the fire going!)

Amee Farm, Trailside Inn, Swiss Farm. Several hotels, motels, and Inns in surrounding towns such as Killington and Rutland. Winter camping is available at many state parks in the area.

Only a 2-hour drive from Burlington!

Vermont weather in February can be unpredictable. Expect deep snow conditions and cold temperature AND/OR snow-slush and sunshine/rain. Please watch the weather leading up to the race and plan accordingly.

PITTSFIELD WEATHER

The event is taking place at Riverside Farm.  There will be Event Parking signs and a designated parking area.  Please park in designated areas ONLY!  We can not guarantee the safety of your car unless it is in our designated parking area!

ALL Racers earn a Finishers Tshirt & Finishers Medal!

The top male and female in each distance will receive an additional award!

Any questions can be directed to info@peakraces.com

If you are registered and unable to attend, you may request a deferral to the event’s next edition or another Peak Races event of equal value. Requests must be made a minimum of two weeks before the event start date.