Meet Information
CHANGES TO THE WOODS TRAIL AT THETFORD ACADEMY
Thetford Academy is experiencing a number of physical changes in the 2009-10 school year. We have broken ground on a new building project (science renovation/performing arts center/gym). A new athletic field in the northwest corner of the property alters the final quarter mile of the race to include an incline around the new field before descending to the finish line (as was the case in 2007 and 2008). The new construction area is fenced off and will require that the finish line be moved to the midfield area of the soccer field (approximately 50-60 meters out from the original finish line). This will shorten the course, but it will still be about 40 meters over 5 kilometers.
We appreciate everyone's patience and cooperation over these recent years as our school makes these3 improvements to our facilities. The trail will also be renovated to accommodate the influence of the new construction. This work will will be completed later this fall and be ready for the 2010 running season. This fall, we look forward to seeing you on October 3rd.
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One of the most beautiful cross country courses in the United States
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A course built specifically for cross country running
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Challenging for all abilities
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A course that is easily accessible for spectators
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Site of the 1992, 1996, 2000, and 2005 New England High School Championships
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Site of the Vermont State Championships since 1992
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A format that encourages competition among athletes with equal abilities
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Races with 150-200 runners that are well-run and on time
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Individual times for all runners after each race
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Professionally designed, 100% cotton T-shirts
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Run by experienced volunteers famous for their enthusiasm
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Vermont's fall foliage at its most spectacular
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A well thought out and most entertaining event
NOTE: It is advisable that if you need overnight accommodations, you should book your rooms now. Because this event is during the peak of the foliage season, rooms tend to be scarce.
Thetford Academy is experiencing a number of physical changes in the 2009-10 school year. We have broken ground on a new building project (science renovation/performing arts center/gym). A new athletic field in the northwest corner of the property alters the final quarter mile of the race to include an incline around the new field before descending to the finish line (as was the case in 2007 and 2008). The new construction area is fenced off and will require that the finish line be moved to the midfield area of the soccer field (approximately 50-60 meters out from the original finish line). This will shorten the course, but it will still be about 40 meters over 5 kilometers.
We appreciate everyone's patience and cooperation over these recent years as our school makes these3 improvements to our facilities. The trail will also be renovated to accommodate the influence of the new construction. This work will will be completed later this fall and be ready for the 2010 running season. This fall, we look forward to seeing you on October 3rd.
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One of the most beautiful cross country courses in the United States
*
A course built specifically for cross country running
*
Challenging for all abilities
*
A course that is easily accessible for spectators
*
Site of the 1992, 1996, 2000, and 2005 New England High School Championships
*
Site of the Vermont State Championships since 1992
*
A format that encourages competition among athletes with equal abilities
*
Races with 150-200 runners that are well-run and on time
*
Individual times for all runners after each race
*
Professionally designed, 100% cotton T-shirts
*
Run by experienced volunteers famous for their enthusiasm
*
Vermont's fall foliage at its most spectacular
*
A well thought out and most entertaining event
NOTE: It is advisable that if you need overnight accommodations, you should book your rooms now. Because this event is during the peak of the foliage season, rooms tend to be scarce.