Don't Relay Race, Team Race...MUTT Style!

Welcome to MUTT team trail racing! The Mini MUTT team trail race is the shortest of the 3 race MUTT series races scheduled for 2016. MUTT team trail races are NOT relay races but rather team trail races that require 4 team members to start and stay together at the beginning of the race, and one by one turn around at the halfway point of each individual distance. The format allows for different distance runners to race together, and also assures each runner contributes to the success of the team. Pace strategy is critical in assuring the best team time.

The Mini MUTT Race

Each team will consist on a 3.1, 6.2, 10, and 13.1 mile runner. At the start of the race, each team will start out running together and MUST stay together until they reach the 1.55 mile mark, then the 3.1 mile runner will turn around and return to the start/finish line completing the 3.1 mile run, while the remaining three runners continue on. At the 3.1 mile mark, the 6.2 mile runner will turn around and head back to the start/finish line, with the remaining two continuing on. At mile 5, the 10 mile runner will return and so on. Once all 4 runners return to the finish line completing their individual distances, all four times are tabulated for the total team time. Individual awards are given as well.

Race Course

The Mini MUTT takes place at the Sleepy Hollow State Park single track trails. The race will start at the public beach area and travel around the north and east side of Lake Ovid, with the half marathon runners turning around at the south end of the Lake. There will be a total of 4 “on-course” aid stations at each turn around point.

Awards

All teams are automatically entered in the “Best in Show” (top team award) and “Best in Breed” (Top individual time) open division. This means that teams and individual times will not handicapped for the top spot in the race. Once the top team and individual distance awards are given, all remaining teams and individuals will be handicapped based on the following to determine the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place in both team and individual categories:

Women plus age handicap - 10%

Age 10 and under - 10%

Age 11 to 15 - 5%

Age 16 to 39 - 0%

Age 40 to 49 (for each year over 39) - 1%

Age 50 to 64 (for each year over 49) - 10% + 1.5% per yr

Event details and schedule

Refunds

We completely understand that plans change and athletes will sometimes be unable to compete in an event they've signed up for. Unfortunately, refunds will not be provided for any event unless the event is cancelled.

Should an athlete have an injury or other medical issue keeping them from competing in the Mini MUTT, then we would be happy to transfer your registration to a replacement athlete.  This can be done right up to race day!

Volunteers

If you are interested in volunteering for any of the MUTT series races, please sign up using the link below: www.tritofinish.com/events/2015/volunteer

Event Details:

• Race Start time: 9am
• Waterfall start every 2 minutes - 4 teams per time slot
• Teams should refer to their team start time when arriving at event. The clock will start at your specified time regardless of whether that team starts on time or not.  This will assure the waterfall schedule is met.