The 2006 USATF New England Mountain Running Circuit is the 11th annual series, promoting competition in New England Mountain Running and encouraging the running community "to support the sport" by becoming a USATF member. The circuit consists of six races this year, with runner's points totaled from their best five races in 2006 for scoring. The Northfield Mountain race serves as the USATF-NE Trail Championship, with Loon Mt. serving as the Mountain Championship.
The 2006 series follows:

Princeton MA, 4.3 miles, 9:30 a.m.
Contact: Kevin Fallon 508-835-4262

• Race Website (under Calendar)
• 2006 Race Report & Results
• Series Standings

Wilton to Temple NH, 10 Mile, 9:00 a.m.
Contact: Gate City Striders - Steve Moland

• Race Website
• Race Report
• Race Results
• Race Photos
• Series Standings

June 10 - Northfield Mountain Run

Northfield MA, 10.3Km, 9:00 a.m.
USATF-NE Trail Running Champs
Contact: Dave Dunham

• Race Report
• Race Results
• Series Standings

June 24 - Loon Mountain Race NH

13.2 km (all uphill). Sponsored by Inov-8.
NE Mountain Championship - 1st time NE mountain circuit event. Teva US Mountain Running Team Selection Race (1 male)
Contact: Dave Dunham

• Race Report
• Race Results
• Race Photos
• Race Website

July 8 - Mt. Cranmore Race

North Conway NH, 10K. 2 loops, up-and-down
19th annual. Sponsored by Inov-8.
Contact: Paul Kirsch
Race Website

July 15 - Mt. Ascutney Run to the Summit

Windsor VT, 3.8 mile, 9:30 a.m.
Contact: Dave Dunham or Rich Bolt

Runners score points based on their time as a percentage of the winner's overall time, making every second count! The winner receives 100.00 points. For example, a winning time of 41:08 gets 100 points; 42:21 is worth 97.13, and 1:20:32 gets 51.08 (the winning time being just about 50 percent of that runner's time. Women's scoring is now based on 100.00 points for the first female finisher. For 2006, a runner's top 5 of 6 races are totaled.

AWARDS: In 2006, there is a $1000 cash prize pool to be divided among the top 3 men and women in overall series scoring. Gift certificates for top age group winners in the overall series. USATF New England provides awards for the top finisher in the Open, Masters, Seniors, and Veterans age groups. The circuit will also award special T-shirts to "Mountain Goats", those USATF members who run all six circuit races. Title and primary sponsor is La Sportiva / GoLite, with additional support from Teva, Inov-8, and the All-American Trail Running Association (AATRA)

As a USATF New England program, scoring eligibility is limited to individuals who are USATF members. As always, all races are open to all runners. However, USATF membership is required to score and win awards in the circuit. If you have additional questions, feel free to email or call the USATF-NE office, (617)566-7600.

The circuit was founded by Dave Dunham, past USATF-NE Mountain and Trail Running chairman, and continues under the watchful eye of Dave and of current chairman Rich Bolt! Thanks for your interest in Mountain Running!