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2012 TD Bank
Craftsbury Marathon 31st Annual Race
January 28, 2012
Welcome to the home of the largest nordic ski event in the east! For 31 years, we've offered this classic technique ski marathon, traversing the spectacular Northeast Kingdom of Vermont on Saturday, January 28, 2012. Challenge yourself with either 25 or 50k of skiing with up to 1000 other competitors of all ages along some of the most scenic ski terrain in New England!
The 2012 edition of the TD Bank Craftsbury Marathon is a blend of old and new. Typifying this is the new "old" course: the point to point race is BACK!!! The Center has partnered with Highland Lodge to bring back the popular point to point course traversing some of the most scenic ski terrain in New England. Extensive trail work has vastly improved the trail, removing bumps, sharp corners, steep chutes, and poor drainage on the connector. The trail work will also allow us to groom the entire course with our team of PistenBullys this year.
Another change we're excited about is new pricing. The Marathon has always attracted a diverse crowd of skiers of all ages, and that's sure to grow still further, given our new half-price entries for students and $5 entries for BKL skiers skiing with a parent.
No matter whether you choose to compete or volunteer to raise money for your favorite cause, we believe you'll find that the marathon is an event with something for everyone! Hope you'll join us!
Important Dates for the 2012 Marathon
- Tue, Nov 1 - Online Registration Opens. The cheapest time to register is the month of November! Prices increase as the race draws closer!
- Wed, Jan 25 - Online Registration Closes for Marathon.
- Sat, Jan 28 - 31st Annual Craftsbury Marathon, 25k/50k Classic Race. Post-race meal, prize drawing and awards.
GET INVOLVED
The Craftsbury Marathon offers participants a number of ways to enjoy some of the best skiing in the east:
RACE - January 27-28 -
The 50k or 25k race offers competitors a mass start, timed challenge over a beautiful point to point course PistenBully groomed along its entire length. Feed stations every 4 to 7 kilometers dot the well-groomed route. After the finish, all participants are treated to a hearty post race meal and awards. The top 3 racers in each 10 year age/gender class are awarded a locally handcrafted pottery bowl. Special pins will be awarded to all skiers finishing within 25% of age class winners. Registration will open November 1st.
VOLUNTEER -
Volunteering offers a unique experience of the marathon that can net the participant a variety of benefits including lunches, donations to your favorite non-profits and more. Keep watching the website as we finalize details.
