Granite Gorge Yo-Yo Run
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Granite Gorge Yo-Yo Run
The Granite Gorge Yo-Yo Run is a mountain trail race held at The Granite Gorge Mountain Park in Keene, New Hampshire (341 Route 9, 03431). The course covers 4.9 miles with a total of 1,650 feet of elevation gain and consists of four up-and-down loops using different trails each time. The route is run mostly on ski trails with a single-track uphill section.
Race rules and event purpose are stated clearly. Walking poles are not allowed. The event benefits the Keene Community Kitchen; participants are asked to bring or donate non-perishable food items. Donations must be within the sell by or best by date range and cannot be opened or dented. The race does not issue refunds and the entry fee is treated as a donation to the Keene Community Kitchen.
Awards and entry details are provided. Prize money is awarded to the first three male and female finishers at $100, $50, and $25. There are unique age-group awards across seven categories and various raffle prizes for entrants who are present. Registration pricing tiers listed by the organizer include an early rate of $35 with a T-shirt (early registration ends on October 4), a late rate of $40 from October 5 through noon on October 23 without a shirt, and a day-of entry rate of $45 without a shirt. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
