Here are the details of our race course Map
Race Day Guide – Welcome to Saskadena Six!
Please Respect the Course
Race Morning at Saskadena Six Ski Area
You’ve made it! Here’s what to do before the start:
- Pick up your race bib (ID required)
- Drop off your LAST NAME labeled drop bag (make it unique and easy to spot)
- Grab water (Zack’s Place volunteers)
- Enjoy a bagel or banana (Yoh Theatre volunteers)
- Use restrooms (port-o-lets) as needed
- Stretch and warm up
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Line up at the start:
- Faster runners → front
- Slower-paced runners → back
Your race time starts when your bib crosses the start mat.
Course Overview
Miles 1–2
- Head down Stage Rd into Pomfret
- Enjoy scenic green hills
- Live music: Beecharmer (Jes & Jakob) near Mile 1
- Port-o-let just past the music on the right side of the roads
- Watch for the ‘special” covered bridge
Mile 2:
- Water Stop (Woodstock Alumni Volunteers) – both sides of the road
Miles 3–5 (Woodstock Loop)
- Merge onto Route 12 toward Woodstock
- Cheers from BarnArts crew
Mile 3: Rockefeller Mansion driveway
- Island Time Steel Drums (Barb & Scott) Mile 3 and 5
Mile 4:
- Water Stop (WUHS French Club & Woodstock Girl Scouts)
- Cross Middle Bridge
- Lyme Town Band along US Route 4
Mile 5: Billings Farm Triangle
- Port-o-lets on left
- Turn onto Old River Rd
Miles 6–8 (River Views & Music)
Mile 6:
- Water Stop (Upper Valley Hockey Association)
- Scenic Ottauquechee River views
- Music by Rich Thomas (High Pastured Rd)
Mile 7:
- Carlos Ocasio performing
Mile 8:
- Water Stop (Twin State Roller Derby)
- Upper Valley Community Band
- Port-o-let nearby
- ⛰ “Heartbreak Hill” ahead
- Woodstock Youth Hockey Cheering you on
⚠️ Taftsville Covered Bridge Traffic Notice
- After Heartbreak Hill, you have to run on the LEFT side (cars will be on your right)
Miles 9–10 (Quechee Approach)
Safety Note: Stay LEFT when directed. Traffic is active in sections.
Mile 9:
- Eric Dexter at Ruddy Duck
- Hartland Music & Drama Clubs cheering
- Port-o-let before Quechee Golf Course on left
Mile 10: 
- Water Stop (Upper Valley Waldorf School)
- Hartland 4H Cattle Club cheering
Miles 11–12 (Final Push)
Mile 11:
- Ali T at Quechee Ski Lodge
- Upper Valley Waldorf School Band at West Hartford RD
Mile 12:
- Water Stop (Friends of Quechee Library)
- Upper Valley Music Center Band
⚠️ Quechee Covered Bridge Traffic Notice
- Near the Quechee Covered Bridge, switch to the RIGHT side
- Watch carefully for vehicles
Firehouse Six Dixieland Band will be playing at Marshland Farms (34 years with our race)
The Finish Line
After Marshland Farms, the road is closed—run free to the finish!
You did it! Celebrate with us:
- Beer (Harpoon – ID required, cash only)
- Ice cream (Lazy Cow VT – cash or card)
- Food tent (Yoh Theatre volunteers)
- Water & recovery drinks
- Race t-shirts & medals
- Finish line band Jim Yeager and Friends
Pick up your drop bag (Union Arena Skate Club)
Thank You!
Thank you for supporting our race and community. Drive safely home—and we hope to see you again next year!