Beast Coast Trail Running and Race Director Amy Rusiecki played host to the fifth edition of the Race for DFL last person standing event on Nov. 9-10 at the Kenty Farm in Winchendon, Mass. Sixty-four runners took on a 4.17-mile course through the farm’s wooded trails, on a nearby rail trail, and on a rocky farm road until only one runner remained.
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Hoogkamer, Boshco Victorious at Inaugural Edge Hill 50K
After a quiet start to the 2024 season, Wouter Hoogkamer jammed plenty of ultramarathon racing into June – and it was an investment that paid off.
Continue reading Hoogkamer, Boshco Victorious at Inaugural Edge Hill 50KResults: Edge Hill Trail Race
Beast Coast Trail Running played host to the inaugural Edge Hill Trail Race 50K and 8K at the Edge Hill Conservation Land in Ashfield, Mass. Runners raced on a mix of singletrack trails, dirt roads and a little bit of pavement. More than 100 runners took part in the first-year event.
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Runners Feel, Bring the Heat at Chesterfield Gorge Ultra
WEST CHESTERFIELD, Mass. – When it comes to celebrating National Trails Day, Amy Rusiecki does it up right. Good people, good scenery, good vibes and lots of miles on dirt.
Rusiecki and her crew of volunteers at Beast Coast Trail Running played host to their latest National Trails Day party at the Chesterfield Gorge Ultra on June 1-2 at the Chesterfield Gorge Reservation.
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Results: Chesterfield Gorge Ultra
The sixth edition of Beast Coast Trail Running’s Chesterfield Gorge Ultra took place June 1-2, 2024, at the Chesterfield Gorge Reservation in West Chesterfield, Mass. Runners took on a 7.75-mile out-and-back course on dirt roads and doubletrack trail, racing for up to 30 hours for 100-mile, 100K, 50-mile and 50K ultramarathon finishes, as well as 25K and 11K races.
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Photos: Chesterfield Gorge Ultra
Beast Coast Trail Running played host to the sixth running of the Chesterfield Gorge Ultra and 25K, and first edition of an 11K race, on June 1-2, 2024, at the Chesterfield Gorge Reservation in West Chesterfield, Mass. Nearly 250 runners took part in the event while running distances ranging from 11K to 100 miles. For additional photos from MassUltra Editor Chris Wristen, check out a photo gallery on the MassUltra Facebook page.
Continue reading Photos: Chesterfield Gorge UltraClark Sets Course Record on Sloppy Day at Mt. Toby
A year ago, Samantha Stimac danced over rocks and dashed up and down the singletrack and doubletrack trails of Mt. Toby on a dry, sunny day on her way to setting the female course record at the Mt. Toby Trail Race 50K. On Saturday, April 6, it was Britta Clark’s turn to turn in a head-turning performance – this time with less than ideal conditions.
Continue reading Clark Sets Course Record on Sloppy Day at Mt. TobyResults: Mt. Toby Trail Races
Beast Coast Trail Running played host to the fourth edition of the Mt. Toby Trail Races 50K ultramarathon and 24K races, as well as the inaugural 13K, on Saturday, April 6, in Sunderland, Mass. Runners took on a rugged course with a challenging mix of mud and snow that made for difficult conditions.
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Beast Coast Trail Running Bringing New Ultra to Ashfield in June
Rumors have swirled for months that Amy Rusiecki had a new race in the works. On Thursday, March 21, the Beast Coast Trail Running leader made it official.
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No Finishers as Tidd Brothers Opt for Tie at Race for DFL
WINCHENDON, Mass. – It’s not often that brothers Bill Tidd and John Tidd get to share a trail on race day.
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