9th Annual Great River Challenge Off-Road Triathlon

Registration Starts 7:30am Boat, Paddle and PFD need to be at water before race meeting 9:15am = Race Meeting at Waterfront 9:25-10:00am = Boat Launching 10:00am = Race Starts on river in front of the Pavilion 2:00ish = Awards! There is no better time of year to come out and enjoy the wilds of Western Mass.  Cooler temperatures, local Festivals, fresh vegetables, warm water and the first autumn leaves poking out make it an ideal place to be! Location: Northfield Mountain Recreation Center, 99 Millers Falls Rd., Northfield, MA 01360 The Great River Challenge (GRC)  Off-Road Triathlon is a non-traditional race, consisting of paddle, run and bike legs.  Held at the Northfield Mountain Recreation Center with its mountain trails and Connecticut River access, this event supports health and wellness and the signature programs of the Northfield Kiwanis Foundation for area children and families.  Growing each year, the GRC attracts racers and their supporters to the beautiful Upper Pioneer Valley of Massachusetts.  Short and long course options entice and challenge novice to elite athletes of all ages, participating individually or in a team. The race utilizes professional timing services to help racers measure their own performance and qualify for prizes in each of several categories. The event is hosted by FirstLight and overseen by the Northfield Police, EMS and Northfield Dive/Rescue. Sign-up form, click here.https://runsignup.com/Race/Register/?raceId=11443&embedId2=EG9M6PBP