The 2010 Leatherman's Loop 10k Trail Run is scheduled for Sunday April, 25, 2010 at 9:00am.
Registration is closed for 2010 - the Loop is Full. If you want to get in touch click here.
This comprehensive listing of Trail Races in the NY/NJ/PA/CT area (http://sites.google.com/site/wwultras/other-trail-races) is compiled and published by friend-of-the-Loop and website contributor Chris Jaworski. Chris is a member of the Essex Running Club pictured here with members who ran the 2009 Loop. The listing he compiled is a great resource for the question we get a lot about other trail races in the area. If you know of a race not on this listing, let us know and we will pass it along to Chris. More here: http://sites.google.com/site/xxctrailseries/Home Lots of other NE races on the calendar at http://www.shenipsitstriders.org as well.
Sunday, February 07, 2010
Loop 2010 Registration Stats
Once again New York City leads in the number of Loop registrants. Ridgefield, CT is #2 by itself, but if you combine the various Bedford addresses (Bedford, Bedford Hills, Bedford Corners), they take over the #2 spot. Pound Ridge and South Salem rank 4th and 5th. Both Pound Ridge (Kimberly Bridge to water stop) and South Salem (mud flats through ‘the wall’) contain sections of the Leatherman’s Loop. Katonah, Brooklyn, Darien, New Caanan, and Stamford round out the top 10.
More than 70% of the Loop—including the start and end—is in Cross River NY which was tied for 24th in registrations. Cross River, South Salem, Goldens Bridge (#23), Waccabuc (#43), and Vista are all part of the town of Lewisboro NY.
Harrington Park and Wyckoff were the top NJ towns (tied at #38). There are nearly 300 different towns and cities represented by runners in the Loop.
Top states are NY, NJ, and CT. Together these three states accounted for 94% of the registrations for the 2010 Loop. Next was MA, then VT.
The surprise this year is in the #6 spot: Nebraska! No, this is not a typo—we are getting a visit from six members the Leatherman Family: Eric, Zach, Andy, and Daniel along with two significant others. They are not only our first registrants ever from Nebraska, they are also the first Leathermen since the late 1880s to run the Loop!
We will also have representatives from 15 other states plus a runner from the UK. Tennessee and Pennsylvania each have 3 runners. Washington, Maine, Kansas, and Illinois have two runners each. We have one runner registered from Wisconsin, Rhode Island, New Mexico Maryland, Louisiana, Washington DC, Colorado, and California. All total there are 21 states and two countries represented in this year’s Loop! That equals last year (with some different states) and is up 50% in state representation from 2008.
Friday, February 05, 2010
Registration Finished - On To Carpooling!
Registration is Closed. We have a long waiting list. Click the link at the bottom of this note or the top of the website to get your name added to the waiting list via the contact form. Chances are “slim to none” for entry off the list this year but we will put your email on our notification list for next year.
It has taken over a month but we have gone through and contacted runners we are aware of who tried on 1/1/2010 and were unable to register for technical reasons. We were not able to accommodate everyone but we did fit in a lot more people than we could have originally hoped due to the Pound Ridge Reservation’s willingness to work with us and expand the running field. Absent that, a lot more people would have been disappointed and unable to run this year. This was a massive undertaking as we fielded in excess of 1,200 individual emails and sent almost as many responses. Needless to say, this was not part of our registration plan for the Loop!
If you did not make it in this year we are sorry—but we can point you to many other fantastic trail races nearly every weekend in the tri-state area.
CARPOOLING—which we think is the most fun way to attend the Loop anyway—will be even more important this year. PLEASE try to come with more than one runner in your car! We realize it may be hard for some folks to do this but if you can it will help in so many ways. Last year we had a late effort at coordinating carpools that we think got a few people matched up.
This year you can visit the official Loop carpool forum: http://www.leathermansloop.org/index.php/forums/viewforum/6/ to offer or request a ride. You need to be registered as a leathermansloop.org website member (which is very easy to do) in order to post an offer or request. Hope we can put some folks together!
Other Miscellaneous Items:
If you would like to order a t-shirt, click here: http://www.allsportcentral.com/estore/index.cfm?EventID=21703. T-shirts will be available for pickup on the day of the Loop.
If you want to check your registration status, click here: http://www.allsportcentral.com/ec/events/entrants.cfm?EventID=21703 and search for your name.
If you have any questions, please contact us using the website form. We appreciate your help and patience!
Wednesday, February 03, 2010
Continue the Mud into May!
You can continue the Mud into May with the Muddy Marathon (a 6.55 mile loop) on May 1, 2010. Also has 1 Loop and 2 Loop options. (http://sites.google.com/site/xxctrailseries/winter)
From the website: (http://sites.google.com/site/xxctrailseries/muddymarathon)
The trail course is 6.55 Miles with over 1600’ of elevation gain and loss which begins inside Craigmeur Recreation Complex, running through wooded paths, old ski trails and open fields. It then transitions through non-blazed trails into the woods to meet up with the Four Birds Trail. It follows this Trail up the ridge and for approximately 2 miles before switching over to another non-blazed path in a return route to Craigmeur. The course will be marked with flour, survey flags and live volunteers. 2 water / aid points, one approximately at 1.8 miles and the second at approximately 5 miles. There is also food and aid at the start finish area.
Random fact: The race is in Newfoundland, NJ which is featured in the independent film “The Station Agent.”
Tuesday, February 02, 2010
Bimbler’s Bash 10k Trail Run
Our friends in Guilford, CT host a great trail run called the Bimbler’s Bash 10k in early April each year. The upcoming Bimbler’s Bash will be held on April 11th, 2010. Mark it on your calendar to have a muddy April Trail Month!
Seven time Loop winner Kerry Arsenault is a Guiford resident and one of the organizers of the Bash. Many members of the Bimbler’s Sound running group make the trek down each year to run in the Leatherman’s Loop. Look for them with their distinctive logo shirts!
If you get really ambitious, the group sponsors an Trail Race in October called The Bimbler’s Bluff 50k. That’s a lot of trail!
Working Through Interrupted Registrations
The registration from this point forward is an ‘invitational’ style registration. Invitations have gone out to those runners who contacted us on registration day (1/1/2010) about problems they encountered during registration attempts while the registration was open.
( ⇒ click here for full article...)Saturday, January 30, 2010
Loop T-Shirt History
We’ve collected a bunch of of logos and t-shirt designs from the Leatherman’s Loop. More shirts to be added later! Many of the t-shirts were designed and drawn by longtime loop participant and artist Tim Parshall. Last year the shirt was designed and painted by local artist and teacher Heather Kranz.
They are now in order from 2002-2009. Some years have multiple colors. The first image is from the course map display built by 20+ year loop runner Bill Bradsell.
We also know that there are a number of custom t-shirts that groups have made over the years especially for the Leatherman’s Loop. Groups or individuals who have crafted special t-shirts (or other garments) please send us your logo or a shot of your creation—either close-up or modeled by a member (or members) of your group.
Wednesday, January 27, 2010
2010 Doug Wood 5K XC Trail Run and Fun Run
Two of our multi-Loop runners are the race directors of this Long Island Trail Run on the North Shore a few weeks before the Leatherman’s Loop. The run is put on by the Northport Running Club. (http://www.nrcrun.org)
The Wood Run is a spectacular way to shake off the winter fat. The race will draw both athletes and hikers looking for a challenge. Walkers are welcome. Doug Wood ran the Makamah Trails because of the wide variety of routes, views and wildlife. This venue has it all: Challenging trails, Fast straight paths, and a sprint finish at the Norwood School. Run it once and you will want to come back.
Benefit: The funds raised from this event will go to the Doug Wood Scholarship Fund. This annual award will be presented to a graduating male and female Northport High School athlete (chosen by the NHS director of athletics) to financially aide in their college goals.
Details:
2010 Doug Wood 5K XC Trail Run and Fun Run
Saturday, April 10th, 2010
Start 9:00AM, 8:30AM Fun Run
Location: Norwood Avenue School, Northport NY
Registration through Active.com
Monday, January 25, 2010
Onwards!
Three months until the Leatherman’s Loop! Keep training! The next few days will be good muddy training for the April race thanks to the downpour we’ve experienced.
There is another event on April 25th in Pound Ridge in case you missed out on the Leatherman’s Loop registration (which is closed to new entrants).
The event is called “Rock the Ride and Run” - Benefiting the Lance Armstrong Foundation (LIVESTRONG). Details are here http://www.active.com/running/pound-ridge-ny/rock-the-ride-and-run-benefiting-livestrong-2010
From the site:
A Run and a set of Rides that will begin at Scotts Corner Market to benefit the Lance Armstrong Foundation! There will be activities for runners and cyclists of all levels! Friends and family are invited to join in! All registered participants will receive a t-shirt.
The person organizing the event is Rica Mendes. Rica has a website here: http://ricalivestrong.blogspot.com Check in to see what she has planned!
Tuesday, January 19, 2010
Book Talk at Shelton Historical Society January 24th
Noted Leatherman chronicler Dan DeLuca is busy these days!
In addition to his talk January 31st at the Lewisboro Library, he will speak on January 24th at the Shelton Historical Society at 2PM at the Huntington Congregational Church in Shelton CT.
For those many Loop runners on or near the Connecticut shore, this is an opportunity to see one of the most knowledgeable experts on the Leatherman speak about this mysterious figure.
Click here for a link to our story about his book when it was first released. (http://www.leathermansloop.org/index.php/site/comments/the_old_leather_man_book_by_dan_deluca)
Monday, January 18, 2010
Born To Run
“Required reading for all Loop runners!”
—Tony Godino, Leatherman’s Loop 21-year Race Director
One of the reasons the Leatherman’s Loop is so popular is because it is FUN! This book is about having fun with your running. It is also about revealing a truth about all people: that we are born to run long distances, over rough terrain, and we should run for the sheer joy of running.
The author weaves a tale of the Tarahumara people of Mexico who run incredible distances through some of the toughest terrain on earth and an American who calls himself Caballo Blanco “a mysterious loner who lives among the tribe.” It includes the science and study of running along with other unforgettable people and races. There are many book reviews and testimonials on the web. The site http://www.borntorun.org is run by one of the ultrarunners from the book nicknamed “Barefoot Ted.”
Search on the book title and author, Christopher McDougall and you will get lots of sites with more information.
Here’s a video clip by the book’s author. Watch his running stride and check out his footwear.
Friday, January 15, 2010
Dan DeLuca, Author of “The Old Leather Man” to Speak at Lewisboro Library Jan 31
The Lewisboro Library, located on Main Street in South Salem, will host speaker Dan DeLuca on Sunday, January 31st at 3PM.
From their site:
Mr. DeLuca is the author of The Old Leather Man: Historical Accounts of a Connecticut and New York Legend. Mr. DeLuca will shed light on fact versus fiction about the famous hermit who wandered through New York and Connecticut in the late 1800s. True fact: The Leather Man was always clothed in leather, he crafted his clothes from the top of boots that people would give him. Mr. DeLuca’s presentation will be preceded by a short business meeting.
Dan came to the Leatherman’s Loop last year and we hope to have him join us again this year. If you have a question about the Old Leather Man, Dan is the one to answer it!
Click here for a link to our story about his book when it was first released. (http://www.leathermansloop.org/index.php/site/comments/the_old_leather_man_book_by_dan_deluca)
Monday, January 11, 2010
Still Working…
We are still working through the hundreds of emails from registration day and afterwards. If you have a specific question, please contact us (http://www.leathermansloop.org/index.php/site/comments/loop_contact_form/) and please note if you are following up a prior note you sent. Thanks!
-Mike, Tony, Rob
Wednesday, January 06, 2010
T-shirt Order Form
A number of runners who registered via Active.com last Friday were unable to order a t-shirt since we set up the alternate registration system quickly and did not have time to explore the setup beyond race registration options. We will take orders for t-shirts via mail until March 31st. After that we place the t-shirt order. Click Here To Download an Order Form. (http://www.leathermansloop.org/images/uploads/leathermans_loop_tshirt_order_form.pdf)
Some shirts will be available for purchase at the Loop but if you want to guarantee availability you should place an order. If you registered via AllSport and placed a t-shirt order we have your information.
Some of you are aware that the Loop has always been a sponsor free event. The thought of having a corporate presence in the park never felt right to us. In fact, we believe that many of our participants use this race as an opportunity to step away from their business oriented lives. This means that the runners underwrite the full cost of staging the event as well as the charitable contributions it spins off. Every year we make a significant donation to a local charity. Over the years organizations we have supported include Trailside Nature Museum in the park, Art in The Park, The Mianus Gorge Preserve, the North Castle Land Trust, the men’s shelter at the County airport, the Lewisboro Volunteer Ambulance Corps (some of you may have used their services at the Loop!), and the Bedford Historical Society. We plan to continue the “Help Feed The Leatherman” food drive you all made so successful last year with your food contributions.
Plans are afoot for adding a few new causes this year—keep your eyes and ears open on Loop day!
Tuesday, January 05, 2010
National Trail Running Day is August 21, 2010
National Trail Running Day is a day to promote, celebrate, and experience the sport of Trail Running. Trail Running is one of the fastest growing sports in the United States with runners taking to the trails of varying difficulties and distances to connect with nature and the environment, while also building strength and more technical running skills.
What should you do on National Trail Running Day? National Trail Running Day is a day for runners to come together and celebrate the sport of Trail Running. Everyone should participate and anyone can plan an official event for National Trail Running Day. Some of the events planned are trail races, group trail runs, or trail clean-ups.
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