Inaugural 10K Road Race - Laconia, NH

LakesRegionSpirit · 08-04-2010, 09:00 AM

I want to invite all of you runners out there to consider taking part in this year's 10K road race to be held as part of WOW Fest 2010. This event is a fund raiser for the WOW Trail.

I am Race Director for the 10K, a race that takes you on the popular Lake Opechee 10K running route (course is NH certified) and includes the newly completed WOW Trail from Lakeport to downtown.

The event is Sept 18 and the race is at 9 am. We are awarding first, second and third place prizes (male and female) for FIRST TIME racers.

There is also the WOW Cup awarded to the fastest team (top three runners).

You get a tech t-shirt and entry to the BBQ and festival for the remainder of the day.

You may register on-line at http://www.active.com/running/laconi...w-fest-10-2010

More info about WOW Fest is here: http://wowtrail.com/

Thanks, Kevin

Shore Driver · 08-27-2010, 02:11 PM

Sounds like a fun course. I basically have ran it in reverse including Shore Drive/Lexington and eliminating side streets off Elm.

Thanks for the info

brk-lnt · 08-27-2010, 02:14 PM

Would be a nice run if it wasn't for WOW.

LakesRegionSpirit · 09-20-2010, 08:51 AM

We had 96 registered runners for the Take Opechee 10k Road Race this past Saturday. A great turnout for an inaugural race in the Lakes Region.

BroadHopper · 09-20-2010, 12:13 PM

Considering the annual 'Reach the Beach' relay was on at the same time.
This weekend is the annual 'Winni Relay'. I am hosting two women teams from the Goffstown Y.

They will be wearing T-shirts bearing 'Determined Divas'.

I will be wearing a T that says: "Determined Divas Cheering Squad'.

LakesRegionSpirit · 09-21-2010, 07:57 AM

BroadHopper,

I've run RTB and had a blast. I've not yet run the Fred Brown, was planning to put together a team for this year but passed on it as it is a week before my next marathon (Portland, Maine).

Maybe next year. The legs of this relay are not easy.

BroadHopper · 09-21-2010, 08:15 AM

The legs are not easy. A few 'Heartbreak Hills'. The most noticeable is the road from Alton Bay to 28. Its an exciting race. Be sure to cheer on the runners. They are a dedicated bunch.

BroadHopper · 09-17-2011, 08:54 AM

Two weeks ago, the 23rd annual Fred Brown race was another astounding success. It was move because of the RTB and Nascar weekend.

This year there were a number of folks traveling in cars that had a bit of a road rage about running along the 28 corridor before hitting Wolfeboro and the 109 route in Moultonboro. As much as the event coordinator tries to use the roads less traveled by, it is nearly impossible.

One gentleman was screaming at the racers that there are tracks for runners and we shouldn't be 'hogging' the roads. Just like there is an ocean for the GFBL boats on the lake.

Seems like there are folks out there that don't like folks enjoying their times around the lake. I beg to differ. The welcome mat is out for all to enjoy.

LakesRegionSpirit · 09-17-2011, 01:01 PM

As a runner and, now, a biker, I confront road rage almost everyday. I can never understand why drivers, especially so early in the AM, start their day by being so angry. I've had people turn around get out of their cars and threaten me.

Guess what, car drivers of the world? You will win every argument with a runner or a bike rider, but do you have to?

Drive every day as if there is a police car behind you...how different would your driving be?

08-04-2010, 09:00 AM	#1
LakesRegionSpirit Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Gilford Posts: 188 Thanks: 7 Thanked 40 Times in 21 Posts	Inaugural 10K Road Race - Laconia, NH I want to invite all of you runners out there to consider taking part in this year's 10K road race to be held as part of WOW Fest 2010. This event is a fund raiser for the WOW Trail. I am Race Director for the 10K, a race that takes you on the popular Lake Opechee 10K running route (course is NH certified) and includes the newly completed WOW Trail from Lakeport to downtown. The event is Sept 18 and the race is at 9 am. We are awarding first, second and third place prizes (male and female) for FIRST TIME racers. There is also the WOW Cup awarded to the fastest team (top three runners). You get a tech t-shirt and entry to the BBQ and festival for the remainder of the day. You may register on-line at http://www.active.com/running/laconi...w-fest-10-2010 More info about WOW Fest is here: http://wowtrail.com/ Thanks, Kevin __________________ __________________________________________ Lakes Region Spirit "Seeking the soul of the Lakes Region one story at a time" www.LakesRegionSpirit.com

08-27-2010, 02:14 PM	#3
brk-lnt Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: South Down Shores Posts: 1,938 Thanks: 533 Thanked 568 Times in 334 Posts	Would be a nice run if it wasn't for WOW. __________________ [insert witty phrase here]

09-20-2010, 08:51 AM	#4
LakesRegionSpirit Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Gilford Posts: 188 Thanks: 7 Thanked 40 Times in 21 Posts	10K a Success. We had 96 registered runners for the Take Opechee 10k Road Race this past Saturday. A great turnout for an inaugural race in the Lakes Region. __________________ __________________________________________ Lakes Region Spirit "Seeking the soul of the Lakes Region one story at a time" www.LakesRegionSpirit.com

09-20-2010, 12:13 PM	#5
BroadHopper Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Laconia NH Posts: 5,512 Thanks: 3,118 Thanked 1,090 Times in 784 Posts	Pretty good turnout Considering the annual 'Reach the Beach' relay was on at the same time. This weekend is the annual 'Winni Relay'. I am hosting two women teams from the Goffstown Y. They will be wearing T-shirts bearing 'Determined Divas'. I will be wearing a T that says: "Determined Divas Cheering Squad'. __________________ Someday may never be an actual day.

09-21-2010, 07:57 AM	#6
LakesRegionSpirit Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Gilford Posts: 188 Thanks: 7 Thanked 40 Times in 21 Posts	BroadHopper, I've run RTB and had a blast. I've not yet run the Fred Brown, was planning to put together a team for this year but passed on it as it is a week before my next marathon (Portland, Maine). Maybe next year. The legs of this relay are not easy. __________________ __________________________________________ Lakes Region Spirit "Seeking the soul of the Lakes Region one story at a time" www.LakesRegionSpirit.com

08-27-2010, 02:11 PM	#2
Shore Driver Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Tolland CT Posts: 194 Thanks: 20 Thanked 31 Times in 25 Posts	Sounds like a fun course. I basically have ran it in reverse including Shore Drive/Lexington and eliminating side streets off Elm. Thanks for the info

09-21-2010, 08:15 AM	#7
BroadHopper Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Laconia NH Posts: 5,512 Thanks: 3,118 Thanked 1,090 Times in 784 Posts	Fred Brown Race The legs are not easy. A few 'Heartbreak Hills'. The most noticeable is the road from Alton Bay to 28. Its an exciting race. Be sure to cheer on the runners. They are a dedicated bunch. __________________ Someday may never be an actual day.

09-17-2011, 08:54 AM	#8
BroadHopper Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Laconia NH Posts: 5,512 Thanks: 3,118 Thanked 1,090 Times in 784 Posts	Fred Brown Race 2011 Two weeks ago, the 23rd annual Fred Brown race was another astounding success. It was move because of the RTB and Nascar weekend. This year there were a number of folks traveling in cars that had a bit of a road rage about running along the 28 corridor before hitting Wolfeboro and the 109 route in Moultonboro. As much as the event coordinator tries to use the roads less traveled by, it is nearly impossible. One gentleman was screaming at the racers that there are tracks for runners and we shouldn't be 'hogging' the roads. Just like there is an ocean for the GFBL boats on the lake. Seems like there are folks out there that don't like folks enjoying their times around the lake. I beg to differ. The welcome mat is out for all to enjoy. __________________ Someday may never be an actual day.

09-17-2011, 01:01 PM	#9
LakesRegionSpirit Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Gilford Posts: 188 Thanks: 7 Thanked 40 Times in 21 Posts	As a runner and, now, a biker, I confront road rage almost everyday. I can never understand why drivers, especially so early in the AM, start their day by being so angry. I've had people turn around get out of their cars and threaten me. Guess what, car drivers of the world? You will win every argument with a runner or a bike rider, but do you have to? Drive every day as if there is a police car behind you...how different would your driving be? __________________ __________________________________________ Lakes Region Spirit "Seeking the soul of the Lakes Region one story at a time" www.LakesRegionSpirit.com