Stu's 30K

When:  Sunday, March 6 @ 11:00 AM
Where:  Clinton, MA
Distance:  30K (w/ relay option)

Not to be confused with The Great Stew Chase (though it frequently is), Stu's 30K is a long-standing event organized by our friends in the Central Mass Striders.  And yes, 30 is a lot of K's; runners looking for shorter distances might be interested in knowing that there is a relay option.  The course is a picturesque loop through typically quaint New England countryside (like I would know; I've run this race once, in the middle of a blizzard.)  The weather was much improved last year, and CRC responded with an impressive showing.  Nick Menzies and Amanda Brewster finished 2nd and 3rd overall, respectively, while Colleen Harrison, Becky Hutchinson and Liz Walker swept the Female 18-29 age group.  Additionally, Unbelievable Speed and International Force may sound like Steven Seagal straight-to-VHS movies but they are in fact the names of the top two relay teams at last year's race, and both were comprised of CRC runners.  27 CRCers in total participated, many no doubt attracted by the five dollar discount negotiated by James O'Malley.

Stu's is another great Boston Marathon build-up race.  The New Bedford Half Marathon, which takes place two weeks later (March 20) will seem like a jog in the park after this.  Registration is $35 until February 20; $40 thereafter.  ($25 for Relay team members.)


As always, the post heading above provides a link the event website.  (Click the "Stu's 30K" link at the left side of the CMS splash page.)  The comments box below should be used to express interest, organize carpools, create relay teams, etc.