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Ives Farm Tractor Trot 5K

Cheshire, CT, USA
28 Oct, 2017 (Sat)

Running

5 km

About the event

The Cheshire Land Trust proudly presents the Ives Farm Tractor Trot 5K.  The unique course is entirely on a working farm - no asphalt.  Runners will traverse woodlands, circle vegetable and hay fields, and visit the banks of the Quinnipiac River on trails and farm paths. The course begins and ends at the farm's centerpiece - a picturesque red timber-frame barn.

Festivities will officially kick-off with a 9:30 a.m. start by way of an antique Winchester cannon or a musket!  Post-run festivities will include awards ---- thanks to WPLR, Woodbridge Running Club, Fleet Feet, Crystal Bees, FroYo World, Road ID, Triple Springs Water, Farmers Cow, Sweet Claude's ice cream.  Live music with the Redliners!  Pre and post warm-ups and stretch tables with on-site PT from Silver Sponsor Gaylord Physical Therapy! Food!  Exhibits and sponsors featuring environmental, conservation, and health booths. A tractor display with Cheshire farming family bios. The event will conclude by approximately 2 p.m. Runners and walkers welcome.  Sorry, no baby strollers will be permitted on the course. Dogs are not allowed on the property on the day of the race.

SCHEDULE & DETAILS:    Saturday, October, 29, 2016 
Registration starts at 7:30 a.m.  
Race begins at 9:30 a.m.
Divisions: 12-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+
Prizes for the 1st & 2nd-place runners in each division
Overall male and female prizes
Pre and post-run music with the Redliners
Juice/Water/Healthy snacks and Food! 
Bib/SNERRO timing 
*Non-certified course*
Day of registration / walk-ins welcome: $40 entry fee (come back after the race to see if there are any T-shirts left)

COURSE INFORMATION:  This is a unique course and while it’s beautiful, it’s not for sissies.  You’ll experience full-out fun with an array of ups and downs on moderate inclines and a scenic route with plenty of water stations. The course is mile marked.
Starting at the iconic Ives Farm barn, runners cross Cheshire Street to the farmstand side of Ives Farm. The course runs into the farm's woodland, and cruises along portions of the yellow and blue-blazed trails through a forest full of autumnal colors. The course continues on the perimeter of planting fields on the east side of Ives, before crossing back over Cheshire Street, to the west side of Ives Farm.  It then traverses planting fields, runs alongside streams and the scenic Quinnipiac River, and finishes back at the barn.  Course includes approximately 225 ft. of elevation gain over 5K.

An interactive course map is available HERE!  (NOTE: Link directs to another website.)

SPECIAL NOTE:  The Cheshire Land Trust maintains Ives Farm as a working farm. Farm equipment, workers, and/or unharvested crops may be present the day of the Tractor Trot 5K.  All run participants and attendees are asked to be respectful to all aspects of the farming operation.  Your help is needed to help keep this farm in successful operation.  Thanks!


Details for Ives Farm Tractor Trot 5K

Please consider making a tax-deductible donation to the Cheshire Land Trust along with your registration.  Better yet, consider becoming a member of CLT, a local non-profit 501(c)3 corporation funded entirely by donor contributions.  CLT's mission includes the preservation of Cheshire's natural resources and unique historic and scenic sites; the promotion of scientific study of, and education about, local natural resources; and the acquisition of property for the benefit of the public for conservation, educational, scientific, and recreational purposes.

PARKING INFORMATION:  Volunteers will direct cars to parking on the east, "farmstand", side of Cheshire Street.  We are a land trust, so we (of course) encourage carpooling and even walking/running/bicycling to the farm for the day.

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Ives Farm Tractor Trot 5K

28 Oct, 2017 (Sat) - 10:00
Running
5 km
On site
Road

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