CBHM

Covered Bridges Half Marathon-A Community based road race. Runs the first Sunday in June. The Best 13.1 miles in New England. Experience some of Vermont's Covered Bridges and support local charities.

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Almost Two Weeks Ago You Ran the CBHM-Please Share Your Thoughts With Us! #cbhm #cbhm2015 #halfmarathon #VT #NH #VermontTourism

Thanks for taking our 2015 Post race Survey!
Please take a few minutes to fill out 
Our Post Race Survey.
Your Answers and Suggestions 
Will Help Us Make Next Year
Our 25th Race The Best Ever!

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Here and Now At 1:50 p.m. ET-CBHM #cbhm #cbhm2015 #hereandnow

Half Marathons Race To The Front

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In some ways it’s easy to explain the growing popularity of the half marathon. It’s obviously not as long as the 26.2 mile race, but you feel a sense of accomplishment that’s similar to finishing a marathon when you cross the line after running half that distance. Last year for the first time ever in the U.S., more than 2 million people finished half marathons, according to survey out this month from Running USA. That survey also shows that among core runners nationwide, the half marathon (13.1 miles) is now the favorite distance.
Mike Silverman is race co-director of the Covered Bridges Half Marathon. (Greta Kaemmer)“The half marathon has become like the 10K [6.2 miles] of yesteryear and there’s a lot more around,” says Mike Silverman, co-director of the Covered Bridges Half Marathonin Vermont. “You know it’s a little more challenging. So I think it’s the next step for the person in the 5K, the 10K. But right now it seems to be booming. The half marathon is where everybody is going towards.”
Mike Silverman is race co-director of the Covered Bridges Half Marathon. (Greta Kaemmer)
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CBHM Rocks Recycling! #cbhm #cbhm2015 #halfmarathon #VT #NH #VermontTourism

To CBHM Runners, Family, Friends and Spectators!
Thanks for all your help with the recycling efforts at the half marathon on Sunday.


 Our system gets better every year and we continue to see a greater percentage of the waste diverted from the landfill. Once again we got lots of positive comments and thanks from the runners for our recycling efforts. We couldn't do it without such dedicated volunteers.

  • More than 500 pounds of compost went to Sunrise Farm in Hartford.
  • At the start we collected twice as much recycling as trash
  • At the finish we half filled a 15 yard dumpster with recycling 
  • 10 yard trash container was almost empty
  • In the rolling bins we collected three times as much recycling as trash
Thanks again

Sally Miller, Director
Sustainable Woodstock
PO Box 611 Woodstock VT 05091
802 457 2911
sustainablewoodstock.org


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2015 CBHM Official Race Photos Online! #cbhm #cbhm2015 #halfmarathon #VT #NH #VermontTourism


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Post Race Survey-Help Us Make the 25th Race-THE BEST #cbhm #cbhm2015 #halfmarathon #VT #NH #VermontTourism

Please take a few minutes to fill out 
Our Post Race Survey.
Your answers and suggestions 
Will help us make Our 
25th Race the Best Ever!

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Thank You All! #cbhm #cbhm2015 #halfmarathon #VT #NH #VermontTourism


Thank You ALL for Running Our Race. 
Because of you this was the most successful race yet!
You Are All Winners in Our Eyes!

We hope you enjoyed it as much as we did!
What a SPECTACULAR Day! 

Race Results Posted!
http://www.coolrunning.com/results/15/vt/Jun7_24thAn_set1.shtml

The Race Committee would also like to THANK all the volunteers who helped out before, during and after the race-You Folks ROCK!

See you all next year, 
Sunday June 5, 2016 
for our 25th Anniversary!

2016 Race Registration Opens Monday
December 7, 2015 at 7 p.m. ET

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CBHM Coverage in @vermontstandard #cbhm #cbhm2015 #halfmarathon #VT #NH #VermontTourism #WoodstockVT

 CBHM Coverage 
in 

Be sure to get yourself a copy of our local newspaper, The Vermont Standard, lots of CBHM coverage this week and next!

The Vermont Standard
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CBHM Newsletters #cbhm #cbhm2015 #halfmarathon #VT #NH #VermontTourism #WoodstockVT



A message from Race Directors Mike and Bill...
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CBHM Race Weekend Info #cbhm #cbhm2015 #halfmarathon #VT #NH #VermontTourism

Important Times For Race Weekend



Thanks Nanci
2015 Race Course Map
2015 Printable Info Sheet

Date: Saturday, June 6, 2015
Time: 1-5 p.m.

 Race Information & Course Maps: Mike and Bill will be in front of the Woodstock Library by the green  to answer any questions you may have. Stop by and say HI!! Look for the CBHM banners outside. Some of the UVRC Pacers plan to be on hand too to answer questions.
Thanks Ryan
RACE DAY!

 Date: Sunday, June 7, 2015
Race Parking Opens: 5:45 a.m. (Quechee Village Lot for Buses)
Registration Table Opens: 6 a.m.
Race Start Time: 8:15 a.m.
CBHM 2015 Race Parking

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Parking Area: PLEASE CARPOOL!!!
The race is point-to-point, so runners will be bused to the Start. 

Bus Pick up is located between the Quechee Gorge Village Lot and the Quality Inn. Only RUNNERS on buses please.

The first bus leaves at 5:45am. Buses run CONTINUOUSLY until 7 a.m.
The last bus leaves at 7:00am. 
Report to the Parking Area no later than 6:45 AM (please see map).
There is absolutely NO PARKING at the Start area (drop-off's before 7:15 am are OK, follow signs to Suicide Six ski area from Woodstock)

Join our Carpool Forum: 
Find A Ride, Share A Ride
Directions to the Race Parking:
Parking Area at Quechee Gorge Village on Route 4.

From Interstate 89: Take Exit 1 (Woodstock exit) and follow Route 4 west towards Woodstock. The parking area is a Quechee Gorge Village, about 2.4 miles from the exit-- follow signs.

From Interstate 91: Take Interstate to White River Junction, Vermont, to Interstate 89 North. Then follow directions above for I-89.
From the West: Take Vermont Route 4 east; go 8 miles past Woodstock, -- follow signs.
Racer Check-In and Bib Pick Up-Suicide Six Ski Area
Tables Open at 6 a.m.
Race Start: 8:15 a.m.


BIB (Number) Pick Up:  Racer's Bibs will be given to runners at the Start Area at Suicide Six the morning of the race. Please note, the Bib will ONLY BE GIVEN TO THE REGISTERED RUNNER. (We have got the system down pretty well so you wait less than 2 minutes to get your bib.)

Thanks Ryan

Personal Baggage: Baggage will be transported from the Start area back to the Finish area just before the start of the race. Plan on bringing your own bags with labels already on. In case of bad weather, you'll want to make sure the bag is waterproof.
Thanks Ryan
Finish: Polo Field, Quechee, Vermont


Thanks Larry

Course difficulty: The course has a very gentle downgrade, dropping 200 feet in elevation over the 13.1 miles. There is a moderate hill at mile 5 and a short, steep hill at mile 8.
2015 Race Map

 Course records:
Men: Seth McClennan, 1995, 1:07:06;
Women: Andrea Walkonen, 2012 1:17:22


Water Stops: 2, 4, 6, 8, 10, and 12 miles, plus Start and Finish.

Electrolyte Drinks Available at Stops: mile 6, 8, 10 and 12.

Port-o-lets: mile 1.5, 3, 5, 8, 10, 12 plus Start and Finish.

Best Viewing of Runners:

The two best places to watch runners are the Village of Woodstock and at the Finish Line. Spectator parking is very convenient to the Finish Line at the Polo Field. (see the map above)

Remember NO PARKING at Taftsville!
Thanks Ryan

Timing: We will be using the ChronoTrack "B" Tag Timing System again this year.

The B Tag is attached to the back of your bib, eliminating the fussing with your shoe laces. Racers cross Timing Mats at the Start and Finish to give you both an official "Gun" time as well as the unofficial "Net" time from when you cross the start mats. You, and your B Tag, must pass over both mat systems (start and finish) in order to receive your "Net" time. If your start time is not recorded, you will only receive your "Gun time". The official order of finish for the first three male and female finishers will be based on “Gun” time. For all but these 6 finishers, we will use “Net” times for official order of finish. The USAT&F does accept “Net” times for rankings for masters runners (40 and over). However, it is unclear if they will accept “Net” times for other age groups. Web site results on cbhm.com will be posted in both "Gun" time order as well as "Net" time order.
For the B Tag to work, it must be pinned on your outermost layer of clothing on your front and NOT folded or wrinkled.


FINISH LINE

Buses Back to Quechee Village Lot-Runners can board buses to be transported up the hill from the Finish Line to where you parked your car pre-race.
Note: This is the SAFEST WAY to get back to your car!
Race Finishing Medals: Will be given out at the Finish Line

 T-Shirts: Shirts will be given at the end of the race to each finishing racer. Shirts cannot be mailed. 
T-shirt sizes are by gender because of the different cuts. 
Womens - S, M, L, XL. 
Mens - S, M, L, XL, XXL. 

 Results: TBA

Awards:
Top three Runners Male/Female Pottery by Shackleton/Thomas http://www.shackletonthomas.com/

 Runner Age Groups Male/Female
Mug -  Shackelton / Thomas
Maple Syrup - Top Acres Farm South Woodstock
Cheese - Sugarbush Farm   http://www.sugarbushfarm.com/

Food Tent: In response to feedback from past participants, we are increasing the quantity and variety of food.  Bagels will be available at the start of the race.
 
Massages: The Strong House Spa is coordinating FREE, post-race massages.



Beer Tent:   Harpoon Brewery has agreed to supply CBHM with tasty beverages for each registered finisher over 21 years of age.  We are glad to welcome Harpoon as a sponsor to the event!  Beer will be available for friends and spectators for a price - Positive ID required.









 Race Photos:
CBHM 2015 Official Race Photographer
Pat Hendrick
Pat Hendrick Photography
259 State Route 86
Paul Smiths, NY 12970
Call 518-327-3342
Or email phendrick7602127@roadrunner.com
Remember to wear your bib on the FRONT of your body throughout the race so that the photographers can identify you.


REMINDERS for Saturday

 Race Information & Course Maps: Date: Saturday, June 6, 2015
Time: 1-5 pm  Mike and Bill will be in front of the Woodstock Library by the green  to answer any questions you may have. Stop by and say HI!! Look for the CBHM banners outside.
Thanks Ryan

Pasta Dinner:    
Reserve Your Space NOW: http://woodstockvt.com/registration.php


Thanks Nanci

 Lodging and Area Information: For details on lodging and information about the area, check the Hartford Chamber of Commerce or Woodstock Chamber of Commerce.
Our Lodging Links: http://cbhalfmarathon.blogspot.com/p/area-lodging.html

 Shared Photos:
To view volunteer and runner submitted photos please vist our blog:  http://cbhalfmarathon.blogspot.com/2011/06/cbhm-runner-submitted-photos.html
http://cbhalfmarathon.blogspot.com/2011/06/photos-from-race.html
Thanks Maureen
Entry Fees and Registration:
  • Registration for the 2016 Race will open Monday December 7, 2015 at 7 p.m.
  •  Registration is by first-come, first-serve, NOT a lottery system.  
  • Registrants will receive confirmation emails.  Registration is by VISA/MC .
  • The total entry fee for those selected is $70 plus ChronoTrack processing fee.
  • There is NO RACE DAY REGISTRATION.
  • Registration is non-transferable.
  • Fees are non-refundable, regardless of injury, lack of adequate training, an irreconcilable schedule conflict, or any other reason, no matter how valid. It cannot be moved to a future year.
Registration fees are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law.

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