You can lose between six and 12 ounces of fluid for every 20 minutes of running.
Drink 10-15 ounces of fluid 10 to 15 minutes prior to running and every 20 to
30 minutes along your route. Weigh yourself before and after a run.
For every pound lost, drink one pint of fluid.
Welcome
22nd Annual 7 Sisters Trail Race Sunday, May 6, 2012
For the Benefit of the Friends of the Mt. Holyoke Range and Sugarloaf Mountain Athletic Club
9:00 AM - Amherst, Massachusetts
Video from 2010's race.
Twelve (12) very hilly, rocky miles.
An out-and-back roller coaster ride along the ridgeline of the Mt. Holyoke Range on a single-track trail. Very scenic overlooks of the Pioneer Valley with views of the University of Massachusetts, Amherst College, Hampshire College, and the Town of Amherst, the Connecticut River and Northampton..
Extremely hilly with 3,700 feet of climb consisting of many steep hills with hazardous footing in places due to the many sharp basalt rocks that comprise the elevated ridge of the Mt. Holyoke Range.
There are five aid stations along the route at approximately 2, 4, 6, 8, and 10 miles. We strongly urge you to carry your own water supply since it can be quite warm on race day.
A trail breakfast consisting of fruit juices, bagels, cookies, yogurt, etc. will be provided immediately after the race and is free to all runners.
We will offer wicking t-shirts at $15.00 per shirt.
Directions: Interstate 91 to exit 19 north and 20 south to Route 9 east. Turn right at light after the bridge onto route 47. Turn left on Bay Road (approximately 1.5 miles after the light). Go three miles to Route 116. Go right up the hill to Notch Visitor’s Center, Mt. Holyoke State Park.