Course
2024 Course
Start line: Whitin Community Center(WCC), 60 Main Street, Whitinsville, MA
Finish line: Wallum Lake, Douglas State Forest, Douglas, MA
Start line: Whitin Community Center(WCC), 60 Main Street, Whitinsville, MA
Finish line: Wallum Lake, Douglas State Forest, Douglas, MA
Join us for the 23rd Annual Greenway Challenge. This tri-state adventure race takes place in the stunning and historical Blackstone River Valley National Heritage Corridor, showcasing one of New England’s most picturesque areas. 2024 will showcase a course designed by past Greenway Challenge participants, it’s truly designed for racers themselves. This unique challenge consists of street and trail running, street and mountain biking, as well as paddling on river and lake. Whether you’re a long-time participant, a past participant or just curious about the Greenway Challenge, this is the year you can’t miss. Go it alone or with a team of up to 8 members, this year promises to be new and exciting!
Starting at the Whitin Community Center, racers will wind their way through the Blackstone Valley hitting locations in Massachusetts, Rhode Island, and even putting a foot in Connecticut as they round the tri-state marker to end the race at Wallum Lake in Douglas State Park. Teams can be comprised of 1-8 people with team members doing just one or multiple segments each. Are you up for the ultimate challenge? Join our Ironman/Ironwomen category and conquer all the segments yourself! Whether you’re an elite athlete or a recreational team of family and friends, this race promises an unforgettable adventure. Don’t forget to register early to reserve your spot!
Starting at the Whitin Community Center, racers will wind their way through the Blackstone Valley hitting locations in Massachusetts, Rhode Island, and even putting a foot in Connecticut as they round the tri-state marker to end the race at Wallum Lake in Douglas State Park. Teams can be comprised of 1-8 people with team members doing just one or multiple segments each. Are you up for the ultimate challenge? Join our Ironman/Ironwomen category and conquer all the segments yourself! Whether you’re an elite athlete or a recreational team of family and friends, this race promises an unforgettable adventure. Don’t forget to register early to reserve your spot!
2024 Race Segments
Segment 1- Street Run- 3.6 miles- Starting Line Whitin Community Center to Rice City Pond: https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/2641717198
Segment 2- Mountain Bike- 7.8 miles- Rice City/West Hill loop: https://www.strava.com/routes/3270801088586246642 (updated 9.17.24)
Segment 3- Street Bike- 14.2 miles- From Rice City to River's Edge Complex, Woonsocket RI: https://www.strava.com/routes/3270788277058187134 (Updated 9.17.24)
Segment 4- Run on Paved Bikeway- 4.8 miles- Blackstone River Bikeway Run double back: https://www.strava.com/routes/3185738959557931606
Segment 5- River Paddle- 4.6 miles- Blackstone River Paddle Down River and Back Up: https://www.strava.com/routes/3185769155327107670
Segment 6- Street Bike- 20.9 miles- From River's Edge Complex Woonsocket to Wallum Lake, Douglas State Forest: https://www.strava.com/routes/3271458944045804710 (minor updated 9/18/24)
Segment 7- Trail Run- 5.7 miles- Douglas State Forest Loop (Including Tri-State Marker): https://www.strava.com/routes/3185769919356563030
Segment 8- Lake Paddle- 3 miles- Wallum Lake Loop (Down and Back) to Finish Line: https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/1685400197
Zoom Link: Here is the Zoom link recording of captains meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/rec/share/335EaLnw15DfvJWs2A7NMTKR-CEDPfQGjihmVTOYmQujk0yDNrn2_bHyQBNZ2TM.m_VZ3owHu8Zm7O2t
Transition Site Maps:
https://admin.racereach.com/files/uploads/1726672170_2024_greenway_challenge_-_transition_sites.pdf
Segment 1- Street Run- 3.6 miles- Starting Line Whitin Community Center to Rice City Pond: https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/2641717198
Segment 2- Mountain Bike- 7.8 miles- Rice City/West Hill loop: https://www.strava.com/routes/3270801088586246642 (updated 9.17.24)
Segment 3- Street Bike- 14.2 miles- From Rice City to River's Edge Complex, Woonsocket RI: https://www.strava.com/routes/3270788277058187134 (Updated 9.17.24)
Segment 4- Run on Paved Bikeway- 4.8 miles- Blackstone River Bikeway Run double back: https://www.strava.com/routes/3185738959557931606
Segment 5- River Paddle- 4.6 miles- Blackstone River Paddle Down River and Back Up: https://www.strava.com/routes/3185769155327107670
Segment 6- Street Bike- 20.9 miles- From River's Edge Complex Woonsocket to Wallum Lake, Douglas State Forest: https://www.strava.com/routes/3271458944045804710 (minor updated 9/18/24)
Segment 7- Trail Run- 5.7 miles- Douglas State Forest Loop (Including Tri-State Marker): https://www.strava.com/routes/3185769919356563030
Segment 8- Lake Paddle- 3 miles- Wallum Lake Loop (Down and Back) to Finish Line: https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/1685400197
Zoom Link: Here is the Zoom link recording of captains meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/rec/share/335EaLnw15DfvJWs2A7NMTKR-CEDPfQGjihmVTOYmQujk0yDNrn2_bHyQBNZ2TM.m_VZ3owHu8Zm7O2t
Transition Site Maps:
https://admin.racereach.com/files/uploads/1726672170_2024_greenway_challenge_-_transition_sites.pdf