Looking for a Boston Marathon trainer ? Want a fun and interesting run through country roads ? Want to test yourself on a few good hills ? Then this is your race!!  The Jones 10-Miler is a challenging race along scenic, hilly rural roads (some dirt - view map here).  But this year it won't just be the hill at mile 3 that feels steep -the competition will be also. This year, for the second year in a row, the race is a USATF-NE Grand Prix race - the first of the 2010 season!   We anticipate another exciting showdown among teams from across the state, but we also have upped the ante for individual runners. We are offering a $2500 cash award to the male and/or female who can set a new course record (current course records are held by Bob Hodge at 48:57 and Nancy Conz at 57:05).  In recognition of the talent right here in the Valley, cash awards will also be awarded to the fastest male and female local runners. If you are a resident of Franklin, Hampden, or Hampshire County, you are eligible for this award.
PLEASE NOTE that in order to be eligible for any cash award, you must be a current USATF member, prior to the start of the race. See below for details.

Only runners with current USATF membership prior to the start of the race are eligible to receive prize money (including bonus money). Foreign athletes must be eligible under IAAF and their home country federation's rules to be eligible to receive prize money (including bonus money). To be eligible to score as an individual or as a member of a team in the USATF-NE Championship and to be scored as a Grand Prix Ironrunner, a runner must be a current USATF member in the New England Association as of the start of the race. Proof of current USATF membership must be submitted before the race by including their membership number on the entry form. All other entrants are encouraged to register with the USATF-NE or their local USATF Association. To register, contact the New England Association, USATF, P.O. Box 1905 , Brookline , MA 02146, 617-566-7600. You may also register on line at www.usatfne.org. A USATF-NE representative will be present at race headquarters on race day to register athletes.

Download this document for prize categories and cash award amounts.

Register online at http://www.signmeup.com/67607 OR print out and mail in this registration form. Click here for directions to the race.

A NOTE ABOUT T-SHIRTS - NEW THIS YEAR:  In an effort to more accurately determine the number of t-shirts to have made and therefore avoid waste, this year we will be providing long-sleeve cotton t-shirts free FOR ALL ENTRIES RECEIVED BY FEBRUARY 14, 2010.   If you register after February 14, 2010, you will NOT receive a free t-shirt. A limited number of t-shirts will be available for sale on race day for $10.

CHIP TIMING: We will be using ChampionChip timing again this year. Please read the following information carefully.

1. The chip MUST be attached to your sneaker or you will not get timed. There will be volunteers at the finish line who will be more than happy to help remove the chip. Please be aware that if you do not return the chip, you will be charged a $30 replacement fee.
2. Timing will be from the start gun to the finish mat. There will be no "net" time recorded. Please take this into account when you line up at the start.

New This Year: Time Limit
Please note that as of 2010 there will be a 2 ½ hour time limit for finishing the race. After 2 ½ hours (at 1:30 p.m.), the course and finish line will close.

SMAC is looking for volunteers for the Jones Group Realtors 10 Mile Race (February 28, 2010, Amherst). Volunteers are needed in the registration area, along the route (handing out water, telling runners where to turn), and at the finish line (directing runner traffic, removing timing chips, and CHEERING). Volunteers are also needed the day or 2 before the race to help cart stuff to the start.

What are the benefits ?

• If you are considering trying to acquire a Boston Marathon entry via the SMAC lottery next year, your chances of getting a number are doubled if you volunteer at a SMAC event !
• You get the opportunity to see great runners in competition.
• It's FUN !!!

If you are interested in volunteering in any capacity for the Jones 10 Mile Race, please contact Donna Utakis at DonnaUtakis@yahoo.com, or race director Barry Auskern at 413-773-1600.

Come set a PR on this fun filled four mile course while helping raise funds for some fast, furry, four- legged friends! The road-
course winds around the Yale Forest with views of Monadnock in scenic Swanzey New Hampshire. More details are available at our
website.

Download race registration form here

An out-and-back roller coaster ride along the ridgeline of the Mt. Holyoke Range on a single-track trail. Very scenic overlooks of the Pioneer Valley with views of the University of Massachusetts, Amherst College, Hampshire College and the Town of Amherst, as well as a beautiful view of the Connecticut River and Northampton to the west.

Extremely hilly with 3,700 feet of climb consisting of many steep hills with hazardous footing in places due to the many sharp basalt rocks the comprise the elevated ridge of Mt. Holyoke. More information in the registration form . . . .

Download the registration form here

To benefit Cam Neely Foundation For Cancer Care and Derrill’s Race Scholarship

Derrill’s Race is a 5K Run/Walk benefit road race held on the Manhan Rail Trail in Easthampton , Massachusetts .  Proceeds benefit the Cam Neely Foundation For Cancer Care and Derrill’s Race Scholarship as well as otcharitableible causes.  Individual and Team entries. Great prizes.  1-mile Kid’s Race.  Pre-registration encouraged.  FREE T-shirt if postmarked by deadline. Family discounts available online.  Post race includes awards ceremony, music, free food, kid’s games, free massages, etc.

Date:  05/02/10
Time: 10:00 AM
Events:  5K Run, 5K Walk and 1 Mile Kid’s Race
Online Registration: http://www.runreg.com/events/register.asp?eventid=2236