Nor'witch
Halloween
25k · 50k · 100k
CANCELLED
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Due to the COVID-19 Pandemic, ALL 2020 Nor'east races have been cancelled. see our full statement here
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stay safe, stay #netrstrong!
Welcome Nor'witch runners!
Welcome to the NEW Nor'witch Halloween 100K! Choose from ALL-TRAIL 100K, 50K & 25K options at this hair-raising ultra spooktacular in Southern Vermont's Taconic Mountains. Softshell jackets for runners in all distances, pro photography with free downloads, unique finisher awards, and leather belts for 100K finishers. Tons of candy and treats at the aid stations, and a nonstop Halloween party with fun family-friendly activities!
Oh yeah, and HUGE cash prizes! Total prize purse of $2,200 in the 100K (including a cash prize for best costume)!!!
Last day to guarantee a softshell jacket: September 30
Last day to get your name printed on bib: October 5
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Registration is capped at 150 total runners
course
NeW
100% Trail
Course
The course is a 25K trail loop through the backcountry hardwood forests of the Northern Taconic Mountains in Rupert, Vermont. The loop starts and ends on the working Merck Farm, and climbs and descends Mount Antone and The Gallop, the two highpoints in the area. Runners will be treated to plenty of elevation change on this mountainous course. 100K runners will complete the loop four times, and 50K runners twice.
Late foliage, early snow, and unseasonable warm weather are all possible! It might be cold, wet, and/or windy, especially at night! There will be heated cabins along the course and a heated area at the start/finish to warm up!
Full course map and elevation profile coming soon!
cash prizes!
With a total of $2,200 in cash prizes available at the 2020 Nor'witch, things could get interesting! Cash prizes will be awarded six deep in the 100K in both genders, with bonuses for elite times.
1st place: $175
2nd place: $150
3rd place: $125
4th place: $100
5th place: $75
6th place: $50
$100 bonus awarded if the male winner goes under 10 hours, and/or the female winner goes under 11 hours
PLUS a $225 bonus if the male winner goes under 9 hours, and/or the female winner goes under 10 hours
AND a $200 prize for best costume!!! (all distances eligible)
photos & swag
The Nor'witch Halloween 100K will be photographed by renowned sports photographer Joe Viger. All runners will receive free downloads of all photos! High res downloads and prints will be available to purchase - please support your race photographer!
All entrants in all distances get a softshell jacket! Sign up by September 30, 2020 to guarantee your jacket size!!
100K finishers earn a leather belt. 25K and 50K finishers earn unique finishers medals.
Custom awards for top three female and male finishers of each distance.
Aid stations
Frequent fully-stocked aid stations with scary good snacks throughout the course. Expect hot cider, soda, electrolyte drinks, standard salty and sweet snacks, gels, hot food, local treats, and yes, plenty of candy! Heated cabins/warming areas will be available on the course and at the start/finish.
runner handbook
Nor'witch Halloween 100K 2020 runner handbook coming soon!
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Race entries are non-refundable and non-transferable. See our full terms HERE