COVID-19 UPDATE: Due to New Hampshire State Covid-19 regulations, the Franconia Notch Half Marathon will not be held in 2020. Guaranteed choice of FULL REFUND or 2021 RACE ENTRY transfer. Currently registered racers will be receiving an email about these options.
Franconia Notch Half Marathon
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USATF Certification: NH18015BK
Join us for the 3rd annual USA Track and Field certified, 13.1 mile out and back run on the paved Franconia Notch Bike Path. This beautiful run takes place in one of the most scenic locations in New England, passing by numerous iconic landmarks in the Franconia Notch State Park. Keep warm in the Peabody Lodge available right at the start and finish.
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WhereThe race will be starting at the base lodge of Cannon Mountain, then running 13.1 miles out and back on the paved bike path passing through Franconia Notch. Along the way runners pass by Echo Lake, Cannon Mountain, The Old Man viewing site, Profile Lake, Boise Rock, The Basin, and The Flume, all the while winding along the Pemigewasset River. This run not only provides runners with one of the most beautiful routes around, but also the protection from cars and traffic and shelter from fall weather. Join us by signing up now!
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WhenOctober 24th, 2020
7am - 8:30am Packet Pick Up 9am Race Start Sign up by September 22nd to choose sizing for your race t-shirt! Sign Up By Clicking the Race Wire Link Below:  
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What
Finisher medal and event t-shirt awarded to every runner. ***Cash prizes to top 3 overall men and women ($500 1st place, $250 2nd place, $100 3rd place)
Top 3 overall and in each age group category win awards/prizes. Join us for a cookout after the race on the deck of Cannon Mountain Peabody Lodge starts at 11:30 and continues through awards. Meal tickets available for purchase in advance on line through 10/1/20 for $10. Meal tickets also available for purchase at event for $13 plus tax though may be limited supply. https://www.facebook.com/events/632812807558769/ |
WhyFor this race we are working with Adaptive Sports Partners of the North Country, giving a portion of proceeds to this charity. The second annual event was able to raise $6,000 for Adaptive Sports. Our goal for our 3rd annual event is to raise $7,000 for this wonderful organization. Adaptive Sports is committed to assisting those with any kind of disability, physical or developmental, in getting out and participating in physical activity.
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Department of Natural and Cultural Resources, Division of Parks and Recreation
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Welcome to the Franconia Notch Half Marathon
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Get Racing Now is excited to host the 3rd annual Franconia Notch Half Marathon on one of the most scenic paved trails in New England - the Franconia Notch Recreation Trail. The race is hosted at Cannon Mountain Peabody Lodge. Thank you for joining us to make this 3rd annual Franconia Notch Half Marathon a success. The race is certified and sanctioned by the USA Track and Field Association. USATF Certification#: NH18015BK |
Event Schedule
Saturday October 24, 2020:
7:00am-830 am Registration and Packet Pick Up at the Cannon Mountain Peabody Lodge
8:40am- Mandatory Racer Meeting by start
9:00am- Start (race will start in waves, wave 1 self report <7:30 mile time, wave 2 self report >7:30 mile time, etc.)
***only racers in 1st wave will compete for top 3 overall men's and women's spots
11:30am- Post-Race BBQ opens at the Peabody Lodge
Awards will be rolling as results are tallied, with category awards occurring as early as possible.
***Stay warm Peabody Lodge available for racers and spectators before and after the race adjacent to start and finish
7:00am-830 am Registration and Packet Pick Up at the Cannon Mountain Peabody Lodge
8:40am- Mandatory Racer Meeting by start
9:00am- Start (race will start in waves, wave 1 self report <7:30 mile time, wave 2 self report >7:30 mile time, etc.)
***only racers in 1st wave will compete for top 3 overall men's and women's spots
11:30am- Post-Race BBQ opens at the Peabody Lodge
Awards will be rolling as results are tallied, with category awards occurring as early as possible.
***Stay warm Peabody Lodge available for racers and spectators before and after the race adjacent to start and finish
Registration/Packet Pickup Time and Location
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Coaching and Race Training
Get Racing Now has teamed up with Carly Outside to bring you free and custom training plan options available for all entrants! Once you register contact Carly through the link sent in the confirmation email and get training.
Parking
- Ample parking is available in the dirt lot across the street from Cannon Mountain Peabody Lodge area (watch for signs)
- Please don’t park in front of Peabody Lodge as this area will be coned off for race start and finish, park across the road in dirt lot
Packet Items
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Race Course
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The Franconia Notch Half Marathon utilizes the beautiful, paved recreation trail of the Franconia Notch State Park which will be closed to the public, leaving the trail just for race runners. The trail winds through stunning terrain, providing some of the best scenery in the White Mountains. You will run past landmarks such as Echo and Profile Lakes, Cannon Mountain Tramway, Old Man of the Mountain Viewing Center, the Basin, and the Pemigewasset River. Fall colors are often peak this time of year. The race finishes at the base of Cannon Mountain, behind the Peabody Lodge and lift area for a post-race BBQ and award celebration. ***The Peabody base lodge is available before and after the race to stay warm before the start and after the finish.
This is an out and back course so there will be 2-way runner traffic as the runners spread out and start to return on the course toward the finish. Stay to the right at all times when there is two-way runner traffic and slower runners should yield to faster runners.
- The race will start in the parking area in front of the Notch View building adjacent to the Peabody Lodge
- The race starts travelling east on the south shoulder of Route 18 for about ¼ mile, then turn south onto the paved Franconia Notch Recreation Trail and runners will remain on the trail heading south until the turn-around point about ½ mild from the Flume Gorge Parking Area
- At Old Man Viewing Area volunteers will guide you through parking area, stay in coned area
- Lafayette Campground area will require running through parking lot briefly, use caution, follow guidance of volunteers who will direct you through coned areas
- There will be an aid station and cone in center of trail identifying the turn-around point
- The racers will exit the trail the same place they entered it after Echo Lake, and run west on the south shoulder of Route 18 then turning left up small hill to Cannon Mountain Peabody Lodge Area, finishing behind the lodge
- There will be mile markers every mile on course
- CLICK HERE for INTERACTIVE MAP: https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/2205059269
This is an out and back course so there will be 2-way runner traffic as the runners spread out and start to return on the course toward the finish. Stay to the right at all times when there is two-way runner traffic and slower runners should yield to faster runners.
Run Aid Stations
- There will be access to aid stations 6 times during the course at 2.2 mile, 4.8 mile, 6.5 mile turn-around, 8.3 mile and 10.9 and 12 mile marks.
- All Aid Stations will offer the following: Water, Gatorade
- Aid Stations at mile 8.3, 10.9 and 12 will also have Cliff Shot Energy Gel Razz
- Ok to drop cups and Gel containers near aid stations and volunteers will collect
- At the finish area there will be water, Gatorade, RXbars, and Orgain bars, bananas and oranges.
- There will be medical staff at finish area, volunteers at aid station can contact medical staff during race
PLEASE DO NOT LITTER on the course (or anywhere).
Restrooms
- Restrooms available at registration area in Cannon Mountain Peabody Lodge start and finish
- On running course there will be access to restrooms 6 times
- 2 porta potties located at mile 2.2 and mile 10.9 aid station passed twice on out/back course
- Park restrooms at The Basin are open on both sides of highway (about mile marks 5, 5.5, 8, 8.5)
- Look for red restroom signs on course
Temperature
The average temperature in the Franconia Notch State Park on October 24th has been 44 degrees F. The lowest temperature has been 33 degrees F and the highest 54 degrees F. We advise you to watch the weather forecast and dress accordingly. The trail is nicely sheltered by trees most of the route.
***Stay warm before and after the race in the Peabody Lodge available to racers and spectators adjacent to the start and finish.
***Stay warm before and after the race in the Peabody Lodge available to racers and spectators adjacent to the start and finish.
First Aid
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Medical staff will be located at the finish area. Volunteers at each aid station will have radio access to finish area medical staff.
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Course Time Limit
There is a 4-hour time limit for the course which accommodates an 18.32 minute mile.
Volunteers
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Adaptive Sports Partners of the North Country is our Official Charitable Partner, and many of their members will be on-site volunteering. Please take a moment to express your appreciation of their efforts on race day.
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Spectators
All spectators are welcome throughout the venue. Friends and family may enjoy a post-race meal (see below).
Spectator Locations:
PLEASE DO NOT DRIVE INTO LAFAYETTE CAMPGROUND AREA as this is a congested area with hikers and hiker shuttles, campers, etc. and will create congestion for runners who move through this area on the course
No pets are allowed in the Franconia Notch State Park
Join us for an after race BBQ during awards on the decks of the Peabody Lodge starting at 11:30 am. Meal includes choice of burger, grilled chicken or vege-burger, pasta salad and chips. Limited quantity of meal tickets will be available for $13 plus tax on race day. You can also purchase tickets in advance for $10 at: https://racewire.com/register.php?id=11406
Spectator Locations:
- Start and finish area ideal for spectating
- Tramway area (recommend arriving before start of race only, as racers crossing will block traffic in and out of this area and cause delays for traffic and spectators, recommend avoiding this area as runners return to finish, again because traffic will be blocked to allow runners to pass
- Basin Area on west side of 93 (access heading north)
- Turnaround point at mile 6.55 (access at Flume Gorge Parking area, walking about ½ mile north on Franconia Notch Recreation Trail
PLEASE DO NOT DRIVE INTO LAFAYETTE CAMPGROUND AREA as this is a congested area with hikers and hiker shuttles, campers, etc. and will create congestion for runners who move through this area on the course
No pets are allowed in the Franconia Notch State Park
Join us for an after race BBQ during awards on the decks of the Peabody Lodge starting at 11:30 am. Meal includes choice of burger, grilled chicken or vege-burger, pasta salad and chips. Limited quantity of meal tickets will be available for $13 plus tax on race day. You can also purchase tickets in advance for $10 at: https://racewire.com/register.php?id=11406
Post-Race Food
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The post-race BBQ is slated to start at 11:30 am. Food includes burgers, grilled chicken or vegetarian burger, pasta salad and chips. For planning, we encourage racers to purchase meal tickets in advance for racer, and friends and family joining them. Meal tickets can be purchased through 10/1/20 at https://racewire.com/register.php?id=11406 for $10. Tickets will be available for sale at the event for $13 plus tax, but numbers will be limited and may run out.
Bottled water, Gatorade, Rx Bars, Orgain bars, oranges, and bananas will also be available at the finish area. |
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Awards & Medals
Awards will be rolling as results come in per catagory. Any final awards and Adaptive Sports donation presentation will start at 1pm on the back deck of the Cannon Mountain Peabody Lodge just off the finish area. Relax, listen to music and cheer on your fellow runners.
All finishers will receive a custom Franconia Notch Half Marathon finisher medal!
Additional Awards will be provided for:
All finishers will receive a custom Franconia Notch Half Marathon finisher medal!
Additional Awards will be provided for:
- Top 3 overall Men - 1st - $500, 2nd - $250, 3rd - $100, all with prizes
- Top 3 overall Women - 1st - $500, 2nd - $250, 3rd - $100, all with prizes
- overall winners will not be included as age category prize winner
- only first wave runners compete for top 3 overall prizes
- Top 3 Men and Women in the following age categories, all prizes:
- 19 and under
- 20-29
- 30-39
- 40-49
- 50-59
- 60-69
- 70-79
- 80 and up
Results and Timing
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Timing is provided by RaceWire. All individuals will receive disposable timing chips attached to their custom bibs. The race will be “chip timed” so all racer’s times will start when they cross the start line (not when the gun goes off) and end when they cross the finish line. There will be a timing MAT at turnaround point assuring all runners reach turnaround point. Live results will be available (link pending).
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Wait List
At this time all wait list registrants will be accepted into the Franconia Notch Half Marathon. We will let you know if this changes. Unfortunately, registrants who sign up on or after 9/22/20 will not be guaranteed t-shirt sizing.
Local Lodging and Dining
Please check out local lodging and dining options at the Franconia Notch Chamber of Commons website: www.franconianotch.org
Sponsors
Get Racing Now and the Franconia Notch Half Marathon would like to thank the organizations that have helped us develop this our first and now second annual race.
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The Cenkl Foundation Supporting research and other activities that improve health and well-being. |
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Franconia Hardware
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CLICK HERE FOR INTERACTIVE MAP OF RACE COURSE: https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/2205059269
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Join us for a post race BBQ and award ceremony on the decks of Cannon Mountain's Peabody Lodge. Meal will include choice of burger, grilled chicken or veggie burger, pasta salad and chips. Meal price is $10 when purchased in advance. A limited number of meal tickets will be available for sale at the event for $13 plus tax. Purchase yours in advance here: https://racewire.com/register.php?id=11406
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All spectators are welcome throughout the venue. Friends and family may enjoy a post-race meal (see below).
Spectators can stay warm in the Peabody Lodge adjacent to the start and finish..
Spectator Locations:
Start and finish area ideal for spectating. The Peabody Lodge will be available for staying warm, ordering food, and relaxing while your runner is on course.
Tramway area (recommend arriving before start of race only, as racers crossing will block traffic in and out of this area and cause delays for traffic and spectators, recommend avoiding this area as runners return to finish, again because traffic will be blocked to allow runners to pass
Basin Area on west side of 93 (access heading north)
Turnaround point at mile 6.55 (access at Flume Gorge Parking area, walking about ½ mile north on Franconia Notch Recreation Trail
PLEASE DO NOT DRIVE INTO LAFAYETTE CAMPGROUND AREA as this is a congested area with hikers and hiker shuttles, campers, etc. and will create congestion for runners who move through this area on the course.
PARKING:
Park in dirt lot across the road from Cannon Mountain Peabody Lodge area for start and finish. DO NOT park in front of Peabody Lodge as this area will be coned off for runners starting and finishing the race.
Parking may be limited at pullouts from highway 93 through the Franconia Notch State Park as this area will be busy with hikers and tourists. We encourage you to spectate at the start/finish, the Basin west side (accessed heading south on 93) and the Flume Gorge parking area, walking up the trail about 1/2 mile from the Flume Gorge parking lot to view runners at race turn around point. CARPOOLING ENCOURAGED TO MINIMIZE TRAFFIC.
No pets are allowed in the Franconia Notch State Park
Spectators can stay warm in the Peabody Lodge adjacent to the start and finish..
Spectator Locations:
Start and finish area ideal for spectating. The Peabody Lodge will be available for staying warm, ordering food, and relaxing while your runner is on course.
Tramway area (recommend arriving before start of race only, as racers crossing will block traffic in and out of this area and cause delays for traffic and spectators, recommend avoiding this area as runners return to finish, again because traffic will be blocked to allow runners to pass
Basin Area on west side of 93 (access heading north)
Turnaround point at mile 6.55 (access at Flume Gorge Parking area, walking about ½ mile north on Franconia Notch Recreation Trail
PLEASE DO NOT DRIVE INTO LAFAYETTE CAMPGROUND AREA as this is a congested area with hikers and hiker shuttles, campers, etc. and will create congestion for runners who move through this area on the course.
PARKING:
Park in dirt lot across the road from Cannon Mountain Peabody Lodge area for start and finish. DO NOT park in front of Peabody Lodge as this area will be coned off for runners starting and finishing the race.
Parking may be limited at pullouts from highway 93 through the Franconia Notch State Park as this area will be busy with hikers and tourists. We encourage you to spectate at the start/finish, the Basin west side (accessed heading south on 93) and the Flume Gorge parking area, walking up the trail about 1/2 mile from the Flume Gorge parking lot to view runners at race turn around point. CARPOOLING ENCOURAGED TO MINIMIZE TRAFFIC.
No pets are allowed in the Franconia Notch State Park
Can I get a refund if I register but don't run or the race gets cancelled? Guaranteed choice of FULL REFUND or 2021 RACE ENTRY Transfer if the 2020 Franconia Notch Half Marathon is canceled due to NH state Covid-19 regulations.
When is the race? Saturday October 24th, 2020 Start at 9:am (Registration 7am-830am)
When will registration close? On-line registration will close Oct. 22nd at midnight. You can though register on the day of the race from 7am to 830 am in lower level of Peabody lodge.
Where is the start? The race starts in front of Cannon Mountain Peabody Lodge.
Where do I park for the race? Ample parking is available in the dirt lot across the road from Cannon Mountain Peabody Lodge. Do not park in front of the Peabody Lodge as this is the race start and finish area. Parking sign will be posted.
Can I walk this race? Walkers are welcome, but there is a 4 hour course time limit, which requires walkers to keep a pace of 18.3 minute/mile.
How long will the course stay open? The course closes at 1pm. At that time, course marshals will leave the course, and all aid stations will close down.
Can I run or walk with a baby stroller or my dog? No strollers or dogs allowed on the course for safety reasons.
Can I run with headphones or earbuds? So that you can hear traffic and race marshals and for safety reasons, we strongly discourage the use of headphones on the course.
Will there be water/aid stations on the course? Yes, we will have 7 water/aid stations positioned along the course at approximately 2.2, 5, 5.5, 8, 8.5, 10.9 and 12 mile marks and finish. Aid stations will provide water and Gatorade. Aid stations at 8.3, 10.9 and 12 miles will also have Cliff Shot Gel Razz.
Will there be restrooms on the course? Yes. There are restrooms at the start and finish in the Peabody Lodge. There will be restrooms at 2.2, 5, 5.5, 8, 8.5 and 10.9 mile marks. Restrooms at mile mark 2.2 and 10.9 will have two porta potties. Restrooms at mile mark 5, 5.5, 8, 8.5 will be park restrooms. All restrooms with be marked with red sign.
What will the temperature be? The average temperature in the Franconia Notch State Park on October 26th has been 44 degrees F. The lowest temperature has been 33 degrees F and the highest 54 degrees F. We advise you to watch the weather forecast and dress accordingly. The heated Peabody Lodge will be available at the start and finish to stay warm before and after the race.
What prizes will be awarded? Cash prizes will be awarded to the top 3 male and female winners overall with $500 for first place, $250 for second place and $100 for third place. Only runners from the 1st wave will compete for the overall winner cash prizes. Overall winners will not be included in age category winners. Awards will be given to the top 3 men and women in each age group. Age groups are: 19 and under, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-79 and 80 and up.
A special finisher's medal will be given to all finishers. Out of respect for all of the award winners, you must be present to receive your award. No awards will be mailed.
Why didn't I get a t-shirt?
To choose a t-shirt size you need to register on line by 9/22/20.
If you registered after 9/22/20 we cannot guarantee t-shirt sizing but will have various sizes to offer. We have ordered extra t-shirts but if registration higher than predicted we may run out.
If you registered on line prior to 9/22/20 but were unable to race, you can still get a t-shirt but you need to be present at the race to pick this up. We do not mail t-shirts.
Why did my GPS said the race was less than or more than 13.1 miles?
GPS devices work by receiving signals from satellites. The quality of different GPS units can vary, but all of them can be affected by conditions such as buildings in urban environments or heavy overhead tree cover or mountains that interfere with reception of the satellite signals and can cause them to be inaccurate.
Race courses Certified by USATF are measured by a proven method that incorporates the calibration of measuring devices against a steel tape and are verified by multiple measurements.
Race courses are measured along a well-defined path called the "SPR"- the Shortest Possible Route that a runner can possibly run. Most runners don't actually run the SPR, so the distance recorded by their GPS device will usually be longer than the certified length of the course, even though the course was properly measured along the SPR, according to the USATF rules.
Where is the best place for spectators to watch the race?
See Spectator Information on this website.
Where can I get results:
Live results can be found at: https://my.racewire.com/results/36144