
From the Organizer
This is a hand timed, club run through beautiful Barkhamsted, CT. It starts at Matthies Grove Parking area, People's State Forest, 106 East River Road 06063. The course consists of rolling hills that meander along the Farmington River, outbound on East River Rd, left on Rte 20 through Riverton center, and inbound on West River Road. The race is entirely on roads.
If you are finished after the first lap (8.5 miles) proceed to the finish table and provide your name to the timer.
If you're up for 17 miles (corrected distance), continue on for another lap when you reach Mathies Grove again. At the conclusion of the second lap, proceed to the finish and make sure to provide the timer with your name.
Timed results will be published here on Runsignup. ................WE NEED VOLUNTEERS...See link below.
Registration is free, but please consider a donation, to cover the basic costs for this event and so that we can continue to provide fun, friendly, low key club events throughout the year.
Events
Weather
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
34°
Typical Low
14°
Chance of Rain
36%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Barkhamsted, 3 mi from the venue.
Host City
Elevation
1,084 ft
Nearest Airport
BDL
Bradley International Airport · 12 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
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Days to train
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HTC Winter Series Barkhamsted 8.5/17 mile
Jan 10, 2027