The Hamsterwheel - New Boston, NH
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About the race
The Hamsterwheel is a timed loop event held at the Hillsborough County Fairground area in New Boston, NH. This edition marks the event's 12th year. The course follows the New Boston Rail Trail along the Piscataquog River to the turnaround at Lang's Station, then returns to a gravel service road that runs around the fairgrounds. The loop is 4.0 miles in length, largely flat with one minor speedbump. The course will be marked with visible signs and flags.
Options include the following timed formats:
- 30 hours
- 30 hours Relay
- 24 hours
- 24 hours Relay
- 12 hours
- 12 hours Relay
- 6 hours
- 6 hours Relay
Loop tracking is handled by Second Wind Timing using chipped bibs at the Start/Finish; bib numbers should be posted on the front of the body and clearly visible. A single central aid station at the Start/Finish supplies water, NUUN, Tailwind, sodas, fruit, energy gels and other food; 6/12/24/30 hour runners have lunch/dinner options, and 24/30 hour runners receive breakfast in the morning. Runners in the 12, 24 and 30 hour events must supply their own headlamps.
Team entries are allowed; each team member registers separately and should include a Team Name when registering. Pacers are not allowed for the 6 hour event; 12, 24 and 30 hour entrants may use one pacer after dark starting at 5pm. Pacers and crew must purchase a food ticket. Dogs are not allowed on the grounds. Tents, small pop-up canopies and RVs are permitted; quiet hours are 10pm to 7am. Camping on the grounds before the race is not allowed, and 30 hour participants may not camp after finishing; all runners and crews must exit the grounds on Sunday.
Refund policy: full refund minus Ultrasignup fees if the runner cancels through Ultrasignup at least 60 days before the event; an email to the race director does not constitute cancellation. Within 60 days the fee is forfeited or may be deferred to the following year. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
