Fun Runs

2010 Fun Runs

Hosted by the Nantucket Conservation Foundation Associates, a group of 21-40 year olds who assist in our mission of preserving and protecting the Island's open spaces and natural habitats, these jogs are on trails through Foundation properties. These casual runs are great ways to learn about new places to jog, meet other off-road runners and get in a good workout on a summer morning. The routes will be in the three mile range with longer options available. All runs will be led by a Foundation staff member but participants are welcome to go at their own pace. The Fun Runs start at 8:30 am and are for all ages and abilities. Please call us at 508-228-2884 if you need more information.

General Information

There are no fees to participate or registration required.
Fun Runs are held rain or shine.
Foundation members are encouraged to invite guests to join them on the runs.
For the enjoyment of all runners we kindly request that you not bring your dogs with you on the runs.
Jogging strollers are optional but may have difficulties negotiating the sandy parts of the trails.
Runners are encouraged to bring their own water.

All runs begin promptly at 8:30 a.m. Please plan on showing up at least 15 minutes prior to the start of the run.

Saturday June 19th
Location: Sanford Farm
Parking Lot/Trailhead: The parking lot is located off of Madaket Road on the left hand side if you are heading west toward Madaket. It is a large lot and is approximately 2 miles from Caton Circle at the top of Main Street.
Course: The run will follow the main trail to the barn and back which is approximately 3 miles. It will also be possible to continue to the ocean to make a 5.5 mile run for those looking for a longer run.
Difficulty: Moderate - the route is very well marked on hard packed dirt trails and is over mostly level terrain.

Sunday July 11th
Location: Head of the Plains property in Madaket
Parking Lot/Trailhead: Parking is at the end of Red Barn Rd by the ocean. From Town, follow Madaket Road west toward Madaket. Approximately 2.5 miles after the landfill, turn left onto South Cambridge Street. The turn has a sign for Tristram's Landing and is across from a sign for Madaket Marine. Continue straight on South Cambridge until you have crossed the narrow wooden Massasoit Bridge. After the bridge, bear right for the first 100 feet and then bear left at the next fork. Continue straight until you reach the parking area. (Orange cones will mark the route). Note: there are some deep sandy spots in this road that could be hard to get through with a low car.
Course: This three mile run will start out by the Head of the Plains beach and then heads north through the grassland plains. At approximately 1.5 miles, the course turns south towards Clark's Cove with beautiful views of the pond and the marshlands.
Difficulty: Moderate - The course is easy to follow on level dirt/sandy trails.

There will be two additional walks held toward the end of the summer. Details on the exact course routes, lengths, etc. are still being finalized and will be posted shortly. If you are interested in either, or both, of these runs please send us an e-mail to info@nantucketconservation.org and we will send you the information as soon as it becomes available.

Saturday August 7th
Location: Middle Moors