(cash payouts where applicable are available to all racers in the field).
Updated NEBRA categories as follows: M/W Jr15-16, M/W Jr17-18, M/W open (19-39), M/W 40-49, M/W 50-59, M/W 60-69, M/W 70+
NOTE: For Men Jrs and Open they will come from the 1/2/3 field. Men masters categories will come from their specific masters fields. Women Open and Masters will be broken out from the Women's 1-4 field.
NOTE on Women's field options: Category 4 & 5 women may enter the “open” 4/5 field with the men. Use code KHM-W4/5.
Category 4 women may enter either the 4/5 “open” or the W's 1-4. If entered in the 1-4, you are eligible for all prizes noted in that field (cash for top open and masters plus MA state championship). No cash or state championships awarded in the 4/5 field.
JUNIORS (18 & UNDER) - use code khmjr26 for $40 race fee
Prize Payouts/Awards:
Men's 1/2/3 field: $500 = $150, $125, $100, $75, $50
Men's Masters 40/50+ field: $250 = $125, $75, $50
Women's 1/2/3/4 field: $500 = $150, $125, $100, $75, $50 (top 5 overall) plus top 3 masters 40+ of $250 ($125, $75, $50). No “double dipping” best cash result will be given.
Medals to state championship divisions top 3
FEEDZONE: If conditions warrant (which will be communicated prior to the event date), the feedzone will be along Littleton Rd, in between Cruft Ln and Pinnacle/Poor Farm (exact section will be marked). This section is 1.5 miles from the start/finish area. For any support person driving there, please avoid parking along Littleton Rd and instead park on Cruft Ln, Pinnacle or Poor Farm and walk to the zone. And PLEASE, pick up any trash or bottles!
SUPPORT: Competitive Edge will provide neutral support vehicles (with wheels).
COURSE DETAILS: Same course since 2015. From Harvard Center at the Fairbank St/Old Littleton Road intersection to Littleton Rd. Littleton Rd turns into Harvard Rd. Harvard Rd to right onto Sanderson Rd. Sanderson Rd to right onto Oak Hill Rd (Littleton). Oak Hill turns into Old Littleton Rd. Old Littleton to left onto Pinnacle Rd. Pinnacle to right onto Oak Hill Rd (Harvard). Oak Hill slight right into Fairbank St. On last lap, finish line on Fairbank at top of hill when entering the center of town. View the Strava segment of the race course. Video detail from 2019 here: https://vimeo.com/328077233.
The map below has not been changed.
Start and Finish line on Fairbank Street at top of hill when entering the center of Harvard. Please note - while attempts are made to limit traffic on the course, the course IS NOT closed to traffic. Also, there is no warming up on the race course once racing has started. There is no designated warmup area - use of all other town roads is done at your own risk.
Important information for the Ken Harrod Memorial Road Race presented by the Minuteman Road Club:
REFUNDS AND FIELD MINIMUMS: Stuff happens. We will provide a full refund (or a credit towards a future MRC event), less BikeReg fees, if requested by 6/12.
Minimum field size of 10, otherwise promotor reserves right to combine or cancel fields. All registered riders in a canceled field will be given a refund. If a field is combined, the eliminated field will be offered a transfer to the new field or refund.
REGISTRATION AND START: Registration will be at The Bromfield School, 14 Massachusetts Avenue, Harvard, MA. Registration opens at 6:45 AM (not any earlier!) The start is at Harvard Center at the intersection of Fairbank St and Old Littleton Road. There will be a neutral down Littleton Road. Start area is .25 mile from registration/parking. Registration for each field will close 30 minutes before the start of that field.
WAITLIST PROCEDURES: Riders who enter the waitlist for a certain field must be present at registration no later than 30 minutes before the start of their event. Once check-in closes, riders will be called in order of registration entry date: Riders who are present will get a number and head to the staging area. Riders who are called and not present will be considered a DNS and not be eligible for a refund. If a field limit is reached and there are still riders present on the waitlist, those riders will receive a refund of their entry fee (less BikeReg fees) at registration.
DAY-OF EVENT REGISTRATION: NO DAY OF REGISTRATION
PARKING: At The Bromfield School and along Rt.110 in designated areas so long as vehicle completely off road. Spots around the common are reserved for officials and emergency vehicles. Absolutely NO parking on the course. DO NOT PARK in the spots in front of the Harvard General Store. These are for store customers only.
FOOD & DRINK: The Harvard General Store is right across the street from the start/finish area. Please consider them.
COMBINED FIELDS: For any fields that are combined with separate scoring, there will be separate number sequences. See additional notes for payout in the cash prize section below.
SUPPORT & TIMING: Timing provided by Atwood Racing Services
A few notes:
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There will be NO PARKING on the race course.
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Racers: after you finish, do not turn around. Continue past the finish line and stop at the end of Fairbank St before Route 110/111, as instructed by marshalls and turn left back to the General Store and staging area. Do not turn right. Do not congregate on Route 110/111 as normal car traffic will need to be passing through Harvard Center.
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Indoor bathrooms available at registration at the Bromfield School. Portable toilets available at staging and the start/finish area on the common. Public indecency will not be tolerated. We can not emphasize this enough. Disqualification and/or prosecution may result.
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Please carry your race license and insurance card while racing. This will assist the EMS should you be involved in a mishap or need medical assistance.
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The yellow line rule will be enforced. We have motos for each field to help enforce. Consider this your warning!
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The protest period is immediately following the race and up to 15 minutes following the posting of complete results from the race in the class and category listed. No protests will be accepted after this period.
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While attempts are made to limit traffic on the course, the course IS NOT closed to traffic.
Here is information on the Harvard Firefighters Association, to whom a portion of race proceeds is donated. The race could not be held without their support. Please support them as much as you can: Harvard Firefighters Association