Dates for the annual Bites of the Bluff, informal training runs on the Bluff 50k course, have been set. Complete all three and you will experience the entire route.
- Bite 1, The Prologue – Sunday August 30, 2026. Meet at Guilford Lakes School Maupus Rd, Guilford at 8 am. The route is an out and back of approximately 8 miles. It’s dog friendly, but known to bite ankles.
- Bite 2, Devine Intervention – Sunday September 13, 2026. Meet across from the Guilford Monastery, Race Hill Rd, Guilford at 8 am. Bite 2, has been changed for 2022. The route is now a partial loop using the Menunkatuck Trail (New England Scenic Trail) outbound and returning via the original trail through the Genesee Preserve.
- Bite 3, Circumnavigation – Sunday September 27, 2026. Meet at the Rockland Preserve trail head in Renee’s Way, Madison at 8 am. Bite 3 also contains changes for 2022. It is a magnificent loop course up and over Bluff Head, into Nothwoods and the Rockland Preserve, with a couple of other gnarly bits thrown in for good measure,. Allegedly estimated to be 15 miles but dog friendly.
The pace on each run will vary and there should be enough people to form pace groups to accommodate everyone. We haven’t lost anyone ………………………yet! These runs are a great way to sample the route if you aren’t familiar with it and meet up with local runners. Participation is free and open to anyone registered for this year’s race, not registered but interested in taking part or those who are curious to know what happens on the trails.
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