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One of the two covered bridges at Lake Potanipo.

Thanks to everyone for making this year a success!  We are already planning on improving the race for next year.  Hope to see you then!

Ghost Train Rail Trail Race     15 miles

October 25th, 2009     8:00 Start Time

Check in 7:00-7:55am

4 hour time limit.

Field limit: 100 racers.

Sponsored by 3C Race Productions.  Check out their website for other great New England races at: www.3craceproductions.com

Join us for the first annual Ghost Train Rail Trail Race to run 15 miles along the Brookline and Milford rail trail from Lake Potanipo to the Milford DPW.  Race along the old railroad tracks that were used in the late 19th and early 20th century to ship granite from Milford and ice from Lake Potanipo to Massachusetts.  The rails themselves were removed for scrap metal during World War II, but many of the railroad ties are still in the ground and can be seen on the trail.

The trail itself is mostly straight, flat, and pretty well groomed.  The race will consist of one 15 mile out and back.  The trail is very well marked and easy to follow.  Since the trails are open to the public year round, feel free to preview the course at any time.  Alternatively, check out the trail photo website for a mile by mile preview of the course: http://picasaweb.google.com/slatour0694/GhostTrainRailTrailRaceCoursePreview#

Note:  The course has been changed due to a land dispute.  From North Mason Road to Scabbard Mill Brook Road the course will run along route13 north.

There are three aid stations for the race.  The first is at Lake Potanipo (start/finish line.)  The second is at Four Corners (mile 3.5), and the third is at the Milford DPW (mile 7.5.)  Each station will have gatorade and water.

Directions: The Lake Potanipo Start/Finish line is located at the junction of route 13 and Mason Road in Brookline.  The simplest way to get there is to take the Everett Turnpike (route 3) to exit 6 (route 130).  Follow route 130 west until it intersects with route 13, and take a left on route 13 south.  Mason road will be on your right.  The starting line is by the two covered bridges.

The Four Corners aid station is located off route 13 to the north of the lake, right around Eddy rd.  There is a parking lot there.  The DPW is also located on route 13, at 289 South Street (South Street also being route 13).

Registration:  Listed on Runreg.com http://www.runreg.com/events/register.asp?eventid=2166 Note that there will be no refunds.  This race is capped at 100 entrants.  There will be no waiting list.  All proceeds from the race are to benefit the Milford and Brookline Conservation Commissions.

Runner Guidelines:  Please do not litter along the trail.  There will be waste baskets at each aid station.  Watch carefully for traffic at the road intersections.  Per ATF safety regulations, baby strollers are not permitted on the race course, and runners are not allowed to wear headphones during the race.  Please make sure the volunteers at the DPW aid station and the finish line see your bib number and record your time.

Results will be posted on www.coolrunning.com