Second Annual Mount Monadnock Melee!
Race for a reason … a Peak Pursuit!
(Stay tuned for date)
Mount Monadnock Headquarters
116 Poole Road
Jaffrey, New Hampshire 03454
EVENT INFO:
Who:
· Teams of TWO will compete in three “COMBINED AGE” categories (based on the combined age of the team!):
o Combined age: 35 or less
o Combined age: 36 – 75
o Combined age: 76 and up
· $1,000 fundraising minimum per team!
Rules:
- Teams will race to the top of Mount Monadnock, competing only against those in their “Combined Age” category: race officials will be waiting at the top, and the team with the best combined time wins!
- Those who do not wish to raise the $1,000 are more than welcome to make a small personal donation, hike leisurely, and enjoy the festivities!
- All teams will START their race at the Mount Monadnock Headquarters in Jaffrey, New Hampshire, but each “Combined Age” category will be assigned a separate route to the top (trail splits after about a ¼ mile), as well as a staggered start time (to avoid overcrowding on the trail):
o Combined age: 35 or less - WHITE DOT – 9AM Start
o Combined age: 36 to 75 - RED SPOT TRAIL –> PUMPELLY (via Cascade Link) – 9:20AM Start
o Combined age: 76+ - WHITE DOT –> WHITE CROSS TRAIL – 9:40AM Start
- The first teams to reach the Motivating Miles flag at the summit, win the Melee!
Prizes:
- Prizes will be awarded to the winners in each combined age category! (Courtesy of EMS, Asolo, Lowe Alpine, Red Bull, Green Mountain Coffee, and more!)
SIGN UP! … follow these simple steps:
- 1) Fill out the SIGN UP form below, and hit “Submit”
- 2) When you “Submit,” you and your partner will be prompted to set up your Personal Fundraising Page for Motivating Miles!
- 3) Regularly check your email for updates, info, and instructions regarding the Melee!
- 4) Direct your friends and family to your fundraising page, and ask for their support!
- 5) Train hard and get ready for a wild mountain Melee come September!!
Fundraising:
*There are FOUR easy ways to collect your $1,000 ‘per team’ fundraising minimum:
1) Direct them to your Personal Fundraising Page . Your page (facilitated by third part, www.firstgiving.com, will enable friends and family to support your campaign online, through a very user friendly website *(This option is recommended!!)
2) Ask your supporters to donate directly to MM by visiting www.motivatingmiles.org (Be sure they include YOUR NAME on the donation!)
3) Ask your supporters to send a check payable to Motivating Miles Foundation, Inc. to:
Motivating Miles Foundation, Inc.
P.O. Box 92
Amherst, NH 03031
**BE SURE YOUR DONORS INCLUDE YOUR NAME ON THE “MEMO” LINE OF THE CHECK!!
4) YOU physically collect the donations and submit them to us on race day!
Nuts & Bolts
- Motivating Miles’ staff, Medical staff, and NH State Park Rangers will be on-site
- We will provide breakfast and coffee at the start
- Hot chili & cider, live music, and giveaways back at the bottom after the race!
- Bring layers, as it can get quite chilly on the summit in September!
- Bring plenty of water, and a daypack with any personal needs (extra snacks, etc.)
- Anticipate any and all kinds of weather – it’s New England!!
- Friends and family are welcome to hang near the base and enjoy food, live music, fire pits, gear from our sponsors, and fall foliage!!
Contact Info & Directions:
Motivating Miles Foundation, Inc.
- Caleb Ginsberg: (603) 721-9764 / cginsberg@motivatingmiles.org
- Sarah Ramsay: (603) 721-9767 / sramsay@motivatingmiles.org
Mount Monadnock Headquarters
- 116 Poole Road
Jaffrey, New Hampshire 03454 - Patrick Hummel
- (603) 532-8862
Directions