Trillium Trek Trail Run- Rules & F A Q

Registrations after March 10th are not guaranteed a t-shirt or correct size on race day
Race Day Registration & Packet Pick Up 7:30-8:30am
The Race begins at 8:30am with the Kid's Fun Run followed by the other races at 9:00am

Rain Date: If we must cancel the race for inclement weather we will run the race the following day, Sunday, March 25th. Check website for updates; email will be sent to registered racers as soon as the decision is made.
Maximum time allowed: The course will close after 4 hours after the start of the race
No dogs allowed on trails during the race
No strollers allowed on trails
Racers must stay on designated trails
The Trillium Trek is a fundraising event for Elachee Nature Science Center.

Will the route be marked?

Each race route will be marked with directional arrows at all intersections. Volunteers will be posted in potentially confusing areas.

Approximate Route Maps:

5K

10K Run as a Figure-8

1/2 Marathon Run as a Figure-8

Will there be water on the route?

There will be only 5 Water Stops:

Start/Finish Line

SORBA Parking Area (1/2 Marathon route)

Bottom of Granny's Climb (1/2 Marathon route)

Dunlap Trail Junction with East Lake Trail (all race routes)

Chicopee Lake Aquatic Studies Center (10K & 1/2 Marathon routes)

1/2 Marathon Racers please carry enough water for the longer stretches between water stops- especially the 1st leg.

Will refreshments be provided?

Fruit, bagels, and drinks will be provided at the finish line.

What is the Kid's Fun Run?

The Kid's Fun Run will begin at 8:30am

Children 3-6 years old

Will run a short course near the buildings in sight of parents and volunteers

All entrants will receive a prize

Children 7-10 years old

Will run 1/2 mile course near the buildings with volunteers along the course

All entrants will receive a prize

Medals will be awarded for 1st, 2nd, & 3rd place finishers

What is the raffle for?

The race raffle offers racers the chance to win some great prizes donated by our sponsors. Additional tickets will be available for purchase (bring cash). All proceeds from the race & raffle benefit Elachee's mission of education and conservation.

What is the Trail Runner Trophy Series?

The Trillium Trek is part of the 2012 Trail Runner Trophy Series.
The Series is a points-based series of 139 trail races in the United States and Canada (click here for a list of 2011 races). All events are divided into two categories: Non-marathon (races less than 26 miles) and Marathon & Longer (26 miles and longer) distances. All races take place between March 1 and September 30, 2011.

Wasn't there a Trillium Trek Adventure Race? What happened to the bike portion?

In order to increase participation in the race, it was converted to a Trail Run for 2012.

Didn't find the answers to your questions?
email us: trilliumtrek@elachee.org