2021 GOODWIN FOREST TRAIL RUN
Semi-Virtual Run May 29th - June 13
The Goodwin Forest Trail Run is back for 2021 to celebrate …
… Our State Forests and Parks!
… The resilience of trail runners!
… Our patience and resolve to put COVID 19 in the rearview mirror!
… The Joy of Running!!
We request that runners bring masks and use them when appropriate. Please observe all Covid safety protocols.
Semi-Virtual Run May 29th - June 13
The Goodwin Forest Trail Run is back for 2021 to celebrate …
… Our State Forests and Parks!
… The resilience of trail runners!
… Our patience and resolve to put COVID 19 in the rearview mirror!
… The Joy of Running!!
We request that runners bring masks and use them when appropriate. Please observe all Covid safety protocols.
There are a few changes for 2021 that address the health and safety of the participating runners… these are:
1. Run is “semi-virtual” - along a prescribed course with the runner selecting the day/time they run between 5/29 and 6/13. Runners will be self-supported and submit their finishing time.
2. New courses of 10K, 20K, and 30K distances are laid out primarily in the Natchaug State Forest with a leg of the 20K coming into the Goodwin Forest. (click each distance for course maps/descriptions)
3. IMPORTANT – NEW LOCATION: The Trail Run begins close to the entrance of the Natchaug State Forest off CT Route 198. This is approximately 2.7 miles south of Route 44 and 5.6 miles north of Route 6.
There is a parking area immediately on the south (right) side of the entrance road. Suggested parking is here. If doing the run during a weekday, feel free to park in the lot or the picnic area closer to the Natchaug River.
The Starting and Finishing Points are across the older bridge closed to motor vehicles and approximately 225 yards up the road to where the CCC Trail (blazed Blue/Yellow) crosses.
4. A registered runner can participate in any or all the distances during the 16-day run window.
5. The number of registered runners is capped at 250.
6. There is no Registration Fee to participate.
7. All finishers who submit their times will be mailed the traditional, distinctive Goodwin State Forest trail bandana and can pick up a unique finisher’s trophy.
8. Please note: Running on Trails can be dangerous. If you decide to do this run, you must accept all responsibility for your safety. You must carry a fully charged cell phone, a map of the course and alert an emergency contact that you can reach if you get into trouble. There will be no support provided by the Friends of Goodwin Forest. In many places the footing is very technical. If not sure of your footing, WALK.
1. Run is “semi-virtual” - along a prescribed course with the runner selecting the day/time they run between 5/29 and 6/13. Runners will be self-supported and submit their finishing time.
2. New courses of 10K, 20K, and 30K distances are laid out primarily in the Natchaug State Forest with a leg of the 20K coming into the Goodwin Forest. (click each distance for course maps/descriptions)
3. IMPORTANT – NEW LOCATION: The Trail Run begins close to the entrance of the Natchaug State Forest off CT Route 198. This is approximately 2.7 miles south of Route 44 and 5.6 miles north of Route 6.
There is a parking area immediately on the south (right) side of the entrance road. Suggested parking is here. If doing the run during a weekday, feel free to park in the lot or the picnic area closer to the Natchaug River.
The Starting and Finishing Points are across the older bridge closed to motor vehicles and approximately 225 yards up the road to where the CCC Trail (blazed Blue/Yellow) crosses.
4. A registered runner can participate in any or all the distances during the 16-day run window.
5. The number of registered runners is capped at 250.
6. There is no Registration Fee to participate.
7. All finishers who submit their times will be mailed the traditional, distinctive Goodwin State Forest trail bandana and can pick up a unique finisher’s trophy.
8. Please note: Running on Trails can be dangerous. If you decide to do this run, you must accept all responsibility for your safety. You must carry a fully charged cell phone, a map of the course and alert an emergency contact that you can reach if you get into trouble. There will be no support provided by the Friends of Goodwin Forest. In many places the footing is very technical. If not sure of your footing, WALK.
Registration opens Friday, March 5th.
A special thank you to Montage Productions for creating the trail run video!
Do you have photos from the race/trails day? Please share here!
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