Event Description
The Crazy Snowman Race Series
Walk or run, 3 different courses in 3 different towns. Do one, do two, or all three.
Dates: Saturday February 15th, Saturday February 22nd, Sunday March 22nd
Distance: 5k & 15k
Start: 9:30am
Registration opens at 8am. Day of race registration is available.
If you sign up for all three races at the same time save MONEY!
For 5k: All three races: $75 (save $15)
For 15k: All three races: $90 (save $15)
For 5k: If registered by January 28th at midnight $30, if after then $35
For 15k: If registered by January 28th at midnight $35, if after then $40
Race Swag: If you sign up before February 4th at midnight then you will be guaranteed your choice of Crazy Snowman clothing (for those who register afterwards, items available until we run out). First come, first serve: items including dry-fit t-shirts and long sleeves, arm sleeves, face shields, running headbands etc.
Challenges:
Abominable Snowman Challenge: Do all three races and you will earn the Crazy Snowman Medal and Winter Hat.
Irish Snowman Challenge: Run Holyoke St. Patrick’s Rd Race (the day before) and then our race on March 22nd. You will earn the Irish Snowman Medal.
Details about the challenges: You can run either the 5k or the 15k or a combination of the two over the three races. You can do one or both challenges.
Awards:
Overall men and women 1st-3rd prizes.
There will also be prizes given for Sportsmanship & Integrity. An email will be sent out before the race with details explaining these awards and how to nominate someone.
Raffle with numerous prizes specifically for runners.
Light refreshments will be available after the race.
All proceeds from the Crazy Snowman Races support:
The Michael Lisnow Respite Center is a place that provides emotional and physical support for individuals with disabilities and their families. More information can be found at hopkintonrespite.com
Trinity Boston Connects, a non-profit organization that connects people, programs, and practices to unlock opportunities and change the odds for youth of color in Boston. More information can be found at trinityconnects.org
Locations:
Febraury 15th: Birchland Park Middle School, East Longmeadow, MA
55 Hanward Hill
February 22nd: Wolf Swamp Elementary School, Longmeadow, MA
62 Wolf Swamp Rd
March 22nd: Amherst Middle School, Amherst, MA
170 Chestnut St
Courses:
Exact course details coming soon.
The 15k is three loops of the 5k course.
Timing:
Professional timing provided by 4RUN3.
There will be one water stop on course. For the 5k race they will run by once and for the 15k once per loop.
