Get ready to Sprint Into Spring!
Thank you for registering for the 2015 Spring Into Spring Road Race presented by the
Middlefield Lions Club. Race Day is Sunday, April 19 at 8:00 AM sharp at Peckham Park in
Middlefield CT. Please READ THIS EMAIL IN FULL as it will contain all the necessary
information for a great race day experience!
FROM THE RACE DIRECTOR
For the fourth year in a row, our event is being blessed with great weather. Our race
features a beautiful run in the scenic and historic town of Middlefield. There are a couple of
challenging hills and a FAST downhill finish! There’s still time to bring a friend, and race
day registration is available. I look forward to seeing you on Sunday morning at Peckham
Park! -- Michael Skelps, Race Director
DIRECTIONS
Peckham Park is located on Strickland Road in Middlefield. The closest approximate
address for your GPS is 126 Strickland Road. Your GPS may think that number is a bit
further up or down the road, but you’ll see the entrance to the park at the bend in Strickland
Road and we’ll have volunteers to flag you into the parking area. Here is a link to our park
entrance on Google Maps.
ARRIVAL TIME
We always strive for an on-time start so give yourself plenty of time. Plan to arrive no later
than 7:30 AM. Even earlier, from 7:00 – 7:15 is better. We’ll have a DJ with music and
plenty of fresh spring country air to enjoy in the hour leading up to the race. So come nice
and early and enjoy Peckham Park with us!
PARKING
Our parking lot is very convenient, adjacent to bib pickup, the race start and finish line. Our
volunteers will flag you into the parking area. Overflow parking, if necessary, is available at
the town Center about 300 yards away.
BIB NUMBER PICKUP
Bib number pickup will be from 6:30 AM to 7:45 under the Lions Pavilion. Please bring a
photo ID.
REGISTRATION
Online registration is already closed. Onsite registration will be available from 6:30 AM to
7:45 AM on Race Day. Cash, check, or credit cards will be accepted for onsite registration.
There is still room in both the 5K and the 10K races, so bring your friends! 5K - $30 and
10K - $35. We have really nice technical T-shirts still available, but supplies are limited!
RACE DAY SCHEDULE
6:30
7:45
7:53
8:00
9:10
9:20
Registration & Packet Pickup Opens
Registration ends
National Anthem & Intro
Race Start
Kids Race (ages 10 & under)
Awards Ceremony & Raffle
RESTROOM FACILITIES
We will have portable toilets available near the race start. There are none on the course.
WATER STATIONS
There is are two water stations evenly spaced on the course. As the 10K is a two loop
course, 10K participants will pass have four water station opportunities and the 5K
participants will have two.
POST RACE
We will have an assortment or post-race food and snacks available to athletes after their
finish. Water will be available. Trimino will also be distributing their product to participants.
RESULTS & AWARDS
An awards ceremony will be held around 9:20 AM. We will provide medals to first place
finishers in the following categories <15, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69 and
70+. 2nd and 3rd place finishers will be acknowledged verbally at the awards ceremony.
TIMING AND PHOTOGRAPHY
Official Timing will be provided by The Last Mile Racing. “Gun” times will be recorded
only. Capstone Photography will be on hand to capture your photo on the course and at the
finish. Be sure to wear your bib number front and center, uncovered. After the race,
participants will receive an email containing a coupon code for a free photo download,
courtesy of our platinum sponsor, Freshpoint.
KIDS RACE
We offer a short, fun race for kids 10 & under at 9:10 AM. Our informal, untimed kids race
gives your little ones a chance to actively participate in the day's activities. The distance is
a little under a quarter mile. Every finisher receives a child's medal.
Our park features a large play area featuring sand , swings, tubes and tunnels. Families
with little ones, you won't be in a hurry to leave as your children explore the many amenities
of Peckham Park's playscape and more. There's even a skateboard park and a basketball
court!
CHARITABLE DONATIONS
This year, the Middlefield Lions Club will donate more than $20,000 to worthwhile causes,
including scholarships, food and fuel assistance, disaster relief, special summer camps, eye
research and much more. 100% of the proceeds from this event will go to these causes.
Thank you for helping us to raise money which allows us to make a positive difference in
our community.
THANKS TO OUR SPONSORS
Without our generous sponsors, this event would not be possible. Please support our
sponsors and let them know you appreciate their commitment to our community! We are so
grateful to them for donating their time and goods to help make race day great for you!
Freshpoint
Nancy Ferrero
REF Machinery
Middlefield Barber Shop
Hoffman Transport
Cooper Atkins
Glazer Dental
Lee Manufacturing
Also we have raffle items donated by:
Country Flower Farms
Perk On Main
Blackbird Tavern
Split Enz
Carmine’s Pizza
Cozy Corner Restaurant
QUESTIONS
For any other questions you may have, contact Race Director Mike Skelps
at [email protected] or 860 604 2310.