Contoocook Carry ~ Results

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Contoocook Carry :
Adventure Race : 2 Mile Run, 5 mile paddle (w/portage) and 14 mile Bicycle
  • Race Date: Sunday, September 9, 2012
  • Start Time: 1:30 PM
  • Entry Fee:Adults $25
    Teens $10
  • Location:Hopkinton High School
  • Address: 297 Park Avenue
  • City/State/Zip:Contoocook, New Hampshire 03229
  • Country: USA

2012 Contoocook Carry:

  • A challenging, but fun event with all proceeds going toward fuel assistance to help those in need. 
  • The race begins at Hopkinton High School with a 2 mile run to the banks of the Contoocook River. 
  • The individual/team participants paddle 5 miles down the River, including a portage around a dam on the river in Contoocook Village.
  •  At the takeout point, the individual/team participants begin a 14 mile bike ride through some rolling country, over a covered bridge and return to Hopkinton High School.
  • Costumes are encouraged and welcomed.
  • Course Information:



  • The course begins and ends at Hopkinton High School.
  • The Carry begins from Hopkinton High School with a 2 mile run to the bank of the Contoocook River and a beautiful view of Putney Hill.
  • After finishing the two mile run, participants arrive at the Contoocook River to begin the 5 mile paddle to the bike ride starting point.
  • About 1/2 way down the river course, paddlers must take their boats out (there are volunteers to assist) and portage their boat about 200 meters around a dam (there are also volunteers who can help with this portage).
  • The boats are taken out at the Tyler Bridge to begin the bike course.
  • The 14 mile bike traverses gently rolling countryside over two lane roads, including a covered wooden bridge crossing, and returns through Contoocook Village to Hopkinton High School.
  • Directions:



  • Take Interstate 89 to Exit 6, Route 127.
  • Go north on 127 into Contoocook Village. 
  • At the fountain on your left and the stop sign, turn left and go over the Contoocook River Bridge. 
  • Bear right at the fork in the road, Park Avenue and go approximately 1/2 mile to the Hopkinton High School. 
  • Directions to the boat and bicycle drop off points will be given at Registration.
  • 2012 Results:


    2012 Results at: contoocookcarry.org

    Previous Results:



  • 2011 Results: not available ???
  • 2010 Results at: contoocookcarry.org
  • 2009 Results at: contoocookcarry.org 
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