Trapp Lager Marathon

Trapp Family LodgeMarch 6, 2015

Trapp Lager MarathonJoin us on March 14th for the Trapp Lager Marathon. Hosted by the Trapp Family Lodge, this will be a 25 or 50 kilometer classic ski marathon and is part of the Swix New England Marathion Series. Racers will ski a winding 25 kilometer loop on our scenic trails and enjoy an after party and awards ceremony with live music, good food, and of course, some great Austrian style lager! Representatives from Salomon, Atomic, Rossignol, Madshus and other leading ski companies will also be hosting an on-snow demo for racers to preview next year’s equipment. In addition, Swix will be holding their year-end sample sale, with exclusive factory team products and one-of-a-kind items available for well below wholesale pricing! Come enjoy our world-class venue with skis on foot and a pint in hand!

 

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS:

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 11 – Online registration closes! After which all racers must sign up in person at the Trapp Family Lodge Outdoor Center, or the evening before the marathon at bib-pickup. The late registration fee is $100 for all age/distance categories.

 

FRIDAY, MARCH 13 (5:00PM – 8:00PM) – Bib and race-packet pickup will be held at the Trapp Family Lodge for all racers. Late registration ends at 8:00PM!

 

SATURDAY, MARCH 14 (8:00AM – 5:00PM) – All racers (50km and 25km) will start at 8:00AM in the stadium at the Trapp Family Lodge Outdoor Center. Following the race will be an after-party, awards ceremony, raffle, and on-snow demo.

Registration will be limited to 300 participants.

Official timing will be available to those who complete the 50km course within a 6 hour time period only.

No refunds for any reason unless the race is cancelled.

 

EVENT FEE INCLUDES:

Awards for overall and age-category winners, shwag bag, raffle prizes, feed stations, a post race meal, 1 beer ticket (21+), a trail pass for race day, 1 additional trail voucher, music, and free ski demos of next year’s equipment from race sponsors.

Additional meal and beer tickets can be purchased at the event by racers and non-participants.

 

LODGING:

Stay trailside at the Trapp Family Lodge! The Trapp Family home in Stowe has been an iconic feature of the Vermont landscape for more than half a century. The resort features a 96-room Austrian-style hotel with charming old world appointments, most with striking mountain views, and all with access to a long list of outdoor and indoor resort amenities.

Special Room Rates for Competitors!! All participants are eligible for a discounted Deluxe Guest Room rate of $189 for the nights of March 13 and/or March 14. Simply mention that you are a competitor in the Trapp Lager Marathon when you book your room!

Mid-Race Ski Change Option: There will be a ski change zone in the lap lane available for all competitors.

 

DIRECTIONS:

  • From Route 100 turn onto Rt. 108 at the flashing light/stop sign in Stowe Village
  • Follow Rt. 108 about 2 miles to Luce Hill Road, just past Piecasso on your left
  • Bear left onto Luce Hill Road. It will be flat for about 1/2 mile, then climbs about 1.5 miles to the Trapp Family Lodge.
  • You will pass Ten Acres Lodge on your left
  • The Trapp Family Lodge will be on your right at the top of the hill, with the Outdoor Center immediately after.

For further information please contact the Trapp Family Lodge Outdoor Center at 802-253-5755.

Great prizes too!
Great prizes too!

 

 

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