Second Annual
Riverglen Challenge
Crossing Bridges - Spanning Generations
CANCELLED
Saturday, September 11, 2010
5.5-mile run/walk
and 2-mile fun walk
Senior Center
77 Riverglen Lane
Littleton, NH
The Final Race in the New River Race Series
The Riverglen Challenge Race has been cancelled due to a sudden illness of the race organizer.
The Riverglen Challenge is a running and walking event for all ages to benefit Health & fitness programs at the Littleton Senior Center. The 5.5-mile course follows the Ammonoosuc River then climbs around Mt Eustis with an exciting finish crossing both a suspension and a covered foot bridge. There are also shorter 3/4 and two-mile courses along Riverwalk Park. All families who register with three or more generations will receive a special Family Clan Award - so rally the clan from grandparents to great grandchildren and take the challenge.
Runners Begin
Event Details:
- Registration: opens at 8:30 am, rain or shine at the Littleton Senior Center.
- Fees: $20 in advance, $25 day of race, Kids 12 and under are free, register by September 1st to get a free T-shirt.
- Time: walkers start at 10:00 am, runners at 10:30 am and kids run at 11:45. Lunch and awards start at noon.
- Awards: for age and gender categories on the 5.5-mile course: Open 13-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, Masters 50-59, Grand Masters 60-69, Elite Elders 70+. Ribbons for all participants under age 12.
- Features: Music - food and refreshments for registered walkers and runners at the finish - course water stations - strollers and dogs welcome.
Courses:
The race is USA Track and Field sanctioned and timed by Bay State Race Services. Walkers are welcome on all three courses with the shorter two being relatively flat. The longer 5.5-mile run or walk has several hills with a 350-foot gain in elevation. It starts between the Senior Center and Riverglen House and proceeds 1/4 mile along the Riverwalk path, turns onto Riverside Drive for 1/2 mile and then onto Industrial Park Road for 2.2 miles. At Mt. Eustis Road the course turns left and begins a steep climb for .7 mile along a scenic road and the shoulder of the mountain. The course is rolling for 1/2 mile before the steep downhill section. At the bottom of Mt. Eustis Road the course turns onto Bronson Street, through a small neighborhood then briefly onto South Street before crossing over the suspension bridge. The bridge is a sturdy, cable-steel design that will sway a little as you pass so mind your stride. After the bridge the course turns right onto Saranac and Mill Streets before crossing the covered footbridge and the finish at the Senior Center and Riverglen House. Click here for Maps.....
River Race Series:
New for 2010: The Riverglen Callenge is the final race of four.
The Ammonoosuc Amble (5 miles) - April 11th
Franconia Scramble (10 K) - July 3rd
Lancaster Street Fair (5 K)- July 31st
Riverglen Challenge (5.5 miles) - September 11th
Run any three of the four races in the series and get a special Finishers T-Shirt.
Benefit:
Make a pledge and sponsor a walker or runner - all proceeds to benefit health and fitness programs at the Littleton Senior Center. The Center serves communities in the Littleton region.
Driving Instructions:
Take I- 93 to Littleton Exit 41. Turn onto Cottage Street driving towards town. Follow Cottage Street until you see the Littleton Bike and Fitness Shop. Make a left turn onto Riverglen Lane and follow to the Senior Center just beyond Riverglen House senior living.
Register Here....
Sponsored by Riverglen House - An Active Senior Community
www.Riverglenhouse.com