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The Land of Light event is a unique opportunity to race on six different trail systems while benefiting two local non-profits, TruStrength Tomorrow and Western Foothill Land Trust of Maine. 

Date: Sunday, October 13, 2024

Location: Norway, Maine

Categories: 100k Trail Run & Bike Combo (Solo); 100k Relay (Duo)

Format: The 100k course is a fully human powered category where runners cannot use a car to travel between parcels but must cycle there! The course totals 25k running & 75k cycling and will be a feat worth boasting about! It starts at the Virgil Parris Preserve, starting the race with a 3k loop to warm up the legs before the crushing climb on the bike over Streaked Mt into town and heading to Roberts Farm on a 5k loop at Roberts Farm Preserve and then travel to Noyes Mt to run a steep 4k lollipop. Then down to Shepard's Farm for a rolling 8k lollipop through Witt Swamp and the farm preserve, running past a collection of awesome artwork and statues. Racers then head to Twin Bridges and run on the Crooked River parcel for another 4-5k loop through lush forest before making the final ride to Hawk Mt, racing new trail up to the finish line at the overlook gazing south across Bear Pond towards Sebago. 100k relay teams will be allowed to swap rider or runner at any transition point but not mid course. This hand off can be done at any trailhead. Relay teams can alternate which partner rides or runs more than once.

There is no set travel course for any category. Cyclists can use any open public road to access the parcels BUT MUST ABIDE BY ALL LEGAL ROAD LAWS.

Racers in the fully HP category cannot use an e-bike. GPS and navigation are allowed. These racers are not required to submit full GPS data to the director unless they are in contention for a podium spot and are requested by the RD. This is to verify that the entire course was actually covered. Cyclists may use any legal open public road to access the parcels based on their understanding of the local area and the limitations of their bikes. We will provide what we feel is a good safe route so that racers may be prepared for the day but navigation will ultimately be on racers as the road travel is open and unsupported.

Race Start Times:
100k 9:30am at Virgil Parris Preserve on Sodom Rd in Buckfield

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Registration: (all prices include taxes & fees)

*100k Trail Run & Bike Combo SOLO = $136.31  ($146.95 after Sept. 1)

*100k Trail Run & Bike Combo COMPANY SOLO = $269.12

*100k Relay (2 person) RELAY DUO = $136.31 ($146.95 after Sept. 1)

*100k Relay (2 person) COMPANY DUO = $269.12)

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