From the Organizer
Mount Washington Valley Skating Club presents.......
A PREDICTION RUN
How it works: Winner is the first runner to cross the finish line
AFTER MIDNIGHT. Course opens at 9:30pm and runners decide when to start running based on their estimate of how long it will take them to cover the 15K (9.3mile) course. (Example: If you think it will take you an hour and 15 minutes to run the course, start running at 10:45pm when the countdown clock at the start reads -1:15:00). To make it fair NO WATCHES OR TIMING DEVICES ALLOWED! Runners will however be chip timed.
MIDNIGHT OWL 15K
SATURDAY, AUGUST 9, 2014
SCHOULER PARK, NORTH CONWAY to HAM ARENA, CONWAY, NEW HAMPSHIRE COURSE OPEN from 9:30pm until 12:30am (Sunday 8/10/14)
Registration:
$35.00* until 6/25/14
$40.00* until 6/26/14 to 7/24/14
$45.00* from 7/25/14 to 8/8/14
* Does not include processing fee
NO RACE DAY REGISTRATION
Amenities: All participants registering by 7/24/14 are guaranteed a Dry Teck Performance T-shirt. A limited number of shirts will be available to those registering after 7/24/14.
Custom designed finisherʼs medals to all finishers.
Chip timing so all will have an accurate time of their run. (Remember NO WATCHES OR ANY TYPE OF TIMING DEVICES ALLOWED INCLUDING CELL PHONES).
Shuttle bus to transport runners and spectators between Schouler Park and the Ham Arena will run from approximately 9:45pm to 12:45am.
Post race “Midnight Snack” refreshments to all participants at the Ham Arena finish.
Packet Pick Up: Packet pick up at Schouler Park on Saturday, August 9th from 8:00pm to 10:30pm.
Lodging: A block of bunks at White Mountain Hostel, located on the race course in Conway, is being held until 7/10/14 for participants in the Midnight Owl 15K. Rate is $25 per person and a limited number of private and semi-private rooms are available on a first come first served basis. To reserve a bunk go to www.wmhostel.com. Mention you are a runner in the Midnight Owl at check in to get the special $25 rate.
For other lodging options visit the MWV Chamber of Commerce at www.mtwashingtonvalley.org.
Course Safety: Due to this being a night time event, REFLECTIVE CLOTHING/VESTS are required of all participants so as to be seen by traffic AND HEADLAMPS OR FLASHLIGHTS are required so as to illuminate the road in front of you (portions of the course are not lit and if it is overcast course will be dark). In addition, the Fire Chief has requested that SPECTATORS NOT FOLLOW OR “LEAPFROG” RUNNERS IN SUPPORT VEHICLES ON WEST SIDE ROAD. A shuttle bus will be available to carry spectators from Schouler Park to the Ham Arena.
Reflective Vests: Jog a Lite brand reflective vests are available for purchase at the discounted rate of $12.00 each and can be ordered during on line registration to be picked up night of race. A limited number of vests will be available for sale the night of the event.
Parking: Participants and spectators are encouraged to park in North Conway in the parking lot behind Eastern Slope Inn and across the street from Schouler park in the Camber of Commerce Parking lot. Shuttle bus can carry spectators from Schouler Park to the Ham Arena during the race and runners and spectators back to Schouler Park from Ham Arena after the race.
Course Description: Course is a Garmin measured 15K (9.3 mile) course best described as gently rolling but with no significant hills. Course starts at Schouler Park on Norcross Place in front of Conway Scenic Railroad train station. Runners will run counterclockwise around the perimeter of Schouler Park and north on Main Street. Take a left onto River Road followed by another left onto West Side Road. Will then run the entire length of West Side Road taking a right onto Washington Street followed by a right onto Main Street in Conway Village. Runners will run down Main Street taking a left onto West Main Street. Runners will then run past the Ham Arena (where they may get a glimpse at the clock) and take a left onto Kennett Street followed by a left onto Hobbs Street which leads to the FINISH at the back entrance to the Ham Arena. (See map details).
Water Stops: There will be water and sports drinks provided at water stops at approximately the 2.5 mile, 5 mile and 7.5 mile markers as well as at the finish line.
Volunteers: Non running friends and family members are needed to volunteer for race night jobs. Volunteers will get a Jog a Lite reflective vest as well as post race Midnight Snack refreshments. To volunteer please contact Madeleine at madrunner50@gmail.com or call 603 986-1650.
Many thanks to those who gave a hoot.....
SILVER SPONSORS
BRONZE SPONSORS
SUPPORTERS
Bobby Sueʼs Ice Cream Cooper Cargill Chant
Gayle Lemerise Ham Arena
Hannaford Supermarkets Jog-a-Lite
Leavittʼs Country Bakery Memorial Hospital
MW Graph-FX & Printing New Balance
North Country Wholesalers Starbucks
Sweet Maple Cafe Weston's Farms
White Mountains Hostel White Mountain Milers
Zeb's General Store
FMI: www.mwvsc.org
Race director and/or Town of Conway officials reserve the right to alter, shorten or cancel the Midnight Owl 15K if weather conditions or other unforeseen circumstances are felt to pose undue threat to the safety of participants or volunteers. In the unlikely event of cancellation, no refunds will be offered.