TARC Spring Classic

COVID Statement

We will strive to race in the safest possible way we know how. We will comply with any local restrictions / guidelines applicable at race time.

TARC Spring Classic

The TARC Spring Classic is a 10k/Half Marathon/Full Marathon or 50k race taking place in the Jericho Woods of Weston, MA. This is a low-key no schwag race. We try to keep it cheap and a portion of the race’s proceeds go back to the conservation groups whose trails we run on.

April 20, 2024

THERE IS NO RACE DAY REGISTRATION

The start/finish and parking are located in a field at

292 Concord Rd

Weston, MA 02493

Additional parking may be required down the street which is a short walk to the start/finish

Pre-Race Meeting - 7:45 AM

10k Start time - 8:00 AM

Half/Full/50k Start time - 8:15 AM

Course Description

The Spring Classic course is relatively flat and smooth and is great for beginners, experts and speedsters alike. We carefully crafted a  10k loop out of an artisanal maze of twisting trails that runners will compete a number of times according to the distance chosen. 

The start/end of the loop hosts the course’s only aid station.

THIS RACE IS CUPLESS. BRING YOUR OWN CUP OR BOTTLE FOR WATER/HOT PRODUCT IF WE HAVE IT.

Course Map: https://www.strava.com/routes/2943919102879081402

Cut-Off Times

We love our volunteers and want to respect their time, as such we strictly enforce our cutoffs so that everyone can get home in a predictable time frame. 

Over all the distances, Runners will have till 2:15 PM to start their last loop and must be finished by 4:00PM. Sweepers will be on the course removing markers at 2:30 PM and runners must stay ahead of them.

If you anticipate needing more time to complete your race please contact us and we can potentially arrange for an earlier start.

Running in the Woods & Weather

Please prepare for all manner of weather, insects, critters, trail rash, etc! Historically, this race has fluctuated between nice and cool days and very hot ones! In New England, we have to prepare for the worst and hope for the best!

Volunteers

If you are interested in volunteering we will need folks to 

Help set up/break down Check runners in Park cars Fill water bottles Stand in the woods shouting at peopleJust generally have a good time outdoors

The volunteer signup sheet can be found at -volunteersignup.org/79HWX