Bite 1 participants

Whether you are a novice or glutten for punishment, fear not the Bites are back by popular demand. Don’t be shy, each one will cover separate sections of the entire Bluff 50k course so if you run all three you’ll have a pretty good idea of what’s to come on race day.

Bite 1: September 11 @ 8:00 am. Meet at the Guilford Lakes School, Maupas Rd, Guilford. This will be an out and back route to Race Hill Rd that is dog friendly and about 8 miles in total.

Bite 2: September 25 @ 8:00 am. Meet opposite the monestary off Race Hill Rd, Guilford. This is another out and back route that sadly isn’t dog friendly. There is a good chance you will get wet feet on this section which will turn at the intersection with the Mattabasset Trail. The distance is approximately 12 miles, but I have been known to misjudge these things!

Bite 3: October 9 @ 8:00 am. The flagship bite over Bluff Head itself! A gentle 12 miles starting at the Rockland Preserve entrance off Renee’s Way, Madison. The route is a dog friendly loop that will include Bluff Head, Northwoods and the Rockland Preserve, lots of rocks, roots and ‘gentle’ undulations. Trust me!

Participation in all or any of these runs is free and at your own risk. No pre-registration is necessary, if you need directions please request them via the Contact Form. Bite 2 passes through Regional Water Authroity property that requires a recreation permit. If you don’t have one, there are usually enough guest passes to go around, please try to let me know in advance if you need one.

 The list below contains confirmed entries,  as of Oct 17, to the Bimbler’s Bluff 50k which will take place on October 23, 2011. Registration is now closed as the race is over subscribed.

This year’s race is a USATF Connecticut Ultra Championship event. You must have CT USATF card to be scored in the team championship.

Click here for detailed course information and event schedule.

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The 2011 Bimbler’s Bluff 50k, will take place on October 23rd, at 8:00 am and registration is now closed. If you have questions regarding the event please direct them via the contact form. This year’s race is a USATF Connecticut Ultra Championship event. You must have CT USATF card to be scored in the team championship.

The Bimbler’s Bluff 50k is an off road foot race through several woodland preserves in southern Connecticut. Consisting entirely of single track or forest roads, the course will provide a true test of the runner’s fitness and mental stamina. You should only consider entering this race if you are confident you have sufficient running experience such as having previously completed a recent road or trail half marathon.
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To send your feedback or stories, please use the contact us page.

5:00 – 8:00 pm Saturday October 23rd

Race packet collection at KC’s Pub, 725 Boston Post Rd Guilford, CT 0643.

6:30 – 7:45 am Sunday October 24^th

Race packet collection and check in, Guilford Lakes School, 40 Maupus Rd, Guilford, CT

If you collected your race number at KC’s the previous evening, you MUST still check in before the race so we know you started! [Read more...]

After discovering that the second planned Bite of the Bluff conflicted with the Trails to a Cure race in Chester, CT the date has been changed. The run from the Monastery, Race Hill Rd, Guilford will now take place on Saturday September 18, 2010 at 8:00. The route is less technical than the other sections, so despite only being the day before Trails to a Cure, running both events is easily doable! [Read more...]

During the weeks building up to the Bluff I shall host 3 bites of the course for anyone interested in sampling the route. [Read more...]