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Starts: Wednesday, May 17, 2017 6:00 PM Registration: Pre-registration is optional, but requested (so we know how many maps to print) by Wednesday, May 17, 2017 6:00 PM Start Type: Interval (runners start at 1 minute intervals) Map: Peters Hill Organizer: Ed Despard
Please register online, to guarantee a printed map (that makes it so much easier on the organizers!). Maps are digitally offset printed, and control descriptions are provided separately (true ISSOM sprint training!). Pricing: Adults: $8/$12 non-member Juniors: $5/$8 non-member Season pass (includes all Park races and any fall races) $60/$40 for adults/juniors Details Starts from 6-7pm Course closes at 7:30pm Most of the races are interval start, but check the website for the specific race, as sometimes there are mass starts or relays. Courses close strictly at 7:30, please return to the start by then even if you have not finished your course. E-punching will be used. Rental punches are available (free with entry). Splits will be available at www.attackpoint.org. Beginner instruction is always available; groups are welcome. Beginner clinic from 6:00-6:15pm Event Details Peter's Hill is part of the Harvard arboretum, and is a mix of grassy footing and some woodlands. There is a big hill. Poison ivy should not be a problem.
This event is part of the 2017 Boston Park Series
Available Maps:
Directions: The start area will on the hilltop, and signposted with orange tapes starting on the corner of Bussey Street and Walter Street. Plan for a 5 minute walk up the hill from there Coming from the T (Orange Line): go west up the hill along the arborway (starts out above as elevated highway near the Station) for 200m or so. turn left into the arboretum at the first gate. look at the signs with maps and follow the road to Peters Hill. (about a mile) Driving: park on the west end of Bussey St, near intersection w/ Walter St, directly north of competition area.
Scale: 1:4000 Contours: 3m
Peters Hill is the southernmost section of Harvard's Arnold Arboretum. It consists mainly of a large hill in the center, and a more detailed area to the north.
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