The 7th Annual
Contoocook Carry
Triathlon or Walk – Individual & Team
Athletes, Families, Teens, Kids and
Differently-Abled. Any Age or Walk of Life
Sunday, September 27, 2009
Contoocook, New Hampshire
The Contoocook Carry Triathlon (a gift from the Congoran family) was first held in 2002 to help build the town's Spirit Skateboard Park. This year, our mission is to give 100% of all proceeds directly to Fuel Assistance (through Human Services) to those who might need a little extra help with the coming winter.
Our spirit has always come from outstanding athletes, families, teens trying to outdo their parents or each other, and adventurous people, just testing their mettle. This event happens each year only because of the amazing volunteers from our town: The Rotary Club, our Policemen, our Volunteer Rescue Squad, the Interact Club, the Girl Scouts, The Lions Club, our churches, and many individual volunteers. For more information see: http:www.nhtodo.com/reprint/ccarry.pdf.
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 putting your boat in the water, you'll paddle about 1 1/2 miles to the portage, just above the dam and bridge in the Village of Contoocook. You and your boat will portage (you carry, it rides) about 200 yards to return to the river. At the end of the paddle, you can begin the 14 mile bike through the lightly rolling country back to High School. For more, read the article at http://cs.newhampshire.com/blogs/concord_news/archive/2008/09.aspx
Join us for the fun, help warm some hearts and carry the load. See more at http://www.contoocookcarry.org. You can also read more about the community effort to supply fuel assistance through the Contoocook Carry Fund and the newly created Sean Powers Wood Bank at http://www.woodforwarmth.org.
Help Carry the Load and Warm Some Hearts!
Non-participants: Donations to the Contoocook Carry Fund for fuel assistance are welcome. Checks should be made out to the "Town of Hopkinton" (Human Services) and sent to Mary Congoran, 362 Old Holmes Road, Hopkinton, NH 03229
Time & Place: 1:30 pm – Rain or Shine at Hopkinton High School--297 Park Avenue in Contoocook. (Only river conditions can cause cancellation.) Such notice will be posted on www.hopkinton-nh.gov by 10am race day.
Pre-registration: On the town web site home page www.hopkinton-nh.gov, you will see a link to Contoocook Carry under Resident Quick Links or see www.ContoocookCarry.org. Free t-shirts to the first 100 paying participants.
Registration: Race Day Registration 11:45am – 1:15 pm, Hopkinton High School. Place your boat and bike between noon and 1:15pm after registration.
PLEASE BRING NON-PERISHABLE FOOD ITEMS FOR THE FOOD PANTRY
Triathlon: 2 Mile Run, 5 Mile Paddle (with short portage–help will be available) & 14 Mile Bike (see map)
Awards: Prizes will be thoughtfully provided by our young people - artists, lawn-mowers, musicians, babysitters, chefs, car washers, and the list goes on….or by craftspeople of the town.
Amenities:The Girl Scouts will provide Gatorade & water at refreshment tables along the route. Bikers must provide their own water bottles. There will be a raffle and post-race refreshments.
FREE RAFFLE TICKETS FOR EVERY ENTRANT
FREE TREE SEEDLINGS TO 60 ENTRANTS TO HELP SUSTAIN WOODS AND WILDLIFE
Entry Fees:
Adults:$25 per person/$75 Max per Team
14-18 years:$15 per person/$60 Max per Team
11-13 years:$10 per person/$40 Max per Team
Differently Abled:$10 per person/$40 Max per Team
9 & under:Free
TEAMS OF ANY SIZE ARE WELCOME
There can be any number of runners, even runners from the animal kingdom as long as they are registered as part of your team. Any safe boat/kayak with approved life jacket can be used. All bikers must wear helmets and parents can ride next to their youngster riding a bike. Every team needs a name. (Examples of past names include Stanley Steamers, Two Buttheads and Brenda, Two Polish Girls, Rock Chics and Men-in-Tights. Costumes are fervently encouraged.
There will be a variety of team categories, including individual, family teams, youth teams, to the more unusual, e.g. "By the Seat of my Pants" or "The Whiners". You come up with a creative category and we will post it as long as you call in advance.
**New Last Year: "The Neighborhood Challenge"….Compose a team which is represented by members of your
"neighborhood" or area (ringers welcome). Winners will own the “Contoocook Carry Champions” banner to be flown on your street for 1 year.
Timers are hand picked to give you results pretty darn close to your actual time.
Rules:
1. Every participant must sign a waiver and those under 18 must provide a waiver signed by a parent or guardian.
2. Paddlers and bikers must wear safety vests and helmets respectively.
3. Teams may have as any number of runners or paddlers, but one boat and one bike (unless accompanying a child, or extra equipment needed for team theme).
4. The riverfront properties at the beginning and the end of the river portion of the event are privately owned. Their owners have gracioulsy consented to allow access to them for this event only. Boats & bikes cannot be placed before noon on race day. These riverfront properties are closed to the public at all other times.
5. There will be a separate category for racing, tandem bikes.
Sponsored by the Town of Hopkinton & kindly supported by Hopkinton High School.
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