(updated Friday 1/24 evening)
Saturday morning brings the Mt Tom Scramble 5k/10k in Holyoke, MA. RD Amy Rusieckie reports that the snow cover is too thin for snowshoes, so this will be a trail race with thin snow cover – your call if you want to run with traction assistance or not, but it’s probably wise to bring it just in case. Registration is from 8:15 – 8:50 AM, with the races starting at 9 AM. The 10k does two loops of the 5k, and runners can decide after the first loop if they want to stop or continue. There will be a potluck afterwards (bring something to share if you can!) and anyone staying is encouraged to bring a mug with them to cut down on the number of disposable cups used.
Sunday morning takes us to Queensbury, NY for the Gurney Lane 5k. RD Bob Underwood is also optimistic that we’ll be able to snowshoe, but Saturday is supposed to be a rainy day, so best to again plan for all possibilities – snowshoes, trail shoes, or trail shoes with traction assistance. Registration is open until a short time before the race starts at 10 AM.