Don’t delay, this Sunday (June 3), the Cranmore Mountain Race will feature two races in one with a one-lap race at 8 a.m. and the 6.5 miles with two laps up and down the mountain starts at 9 a.m.
Following the run, race director Paul Kirsch and his band, Diana’s Bath Salts will be playing at the base of the mountain. At noon, after running in the race, 2018 US Olympic Cross-Country Ski Team member Caitlin Patterson will do a short presentation on her Olympic experience and be available for questions and photos. For further information, see acidoticracing.com.
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