Acadia 2024
October 2nd-October 6th
One of the most visited National Parks in the country, Acadia offers a striking coastline along the highest rocky highland on the Atlantic coast. With stunning views of Penobscot Bay, glassy ponds reflecting the surrounding mountains and deep quiet woods. Runs on this trip will take you along some of the 158 miles of trails and 45 miles of carriage.
We’ll be staying on the campus of Camp Beech Cliff which is located on Echo Lake abutting Acadia National Park. Accommodations are cozy dorm style cottages. Each room sleeps 2 people.
Delicious and wholesome meals will be served in the lodge where there is also space to relax and socialize. We’ll also have plenty of homemade snacks for on and off the trail.
On this, all woman, trip the maximum number of participants is 14. On the first and last day we will do short 3-4 mile runs. The next two days the runs will be 6-8 miles. On the last day we will do a longer 12-15 mile run. Sometimes the route or the mileage we have planned for the day won’t work for you. When this happens I will happily advise on an alternative.
Acadia is quintessential East Coast rocky, rooty, running. Almost all of our runs will include climbing at least 1 mountain. Be prepared for lots of power hiking and sore quads from coming down.
What’s included:
~4 nights accommodation at Camp Beech Cliff.
~4 dinners, 4 breakfasts and 3 lunches. All meat and seafood and as much produce as is available will be locally sourced. GF, vegetarian and vegan options available. Plus ample snacks, baked goods and beverages to keep you fueled for your runs.
~5 guided trail runs. Different mileage options are possible for each run. Only the 3 mile run on our first day is mandatory.
~ Morning strength flow classes.
~ Afternoon yoga for runners classes.
~Free time for relaxing, being a tourist or taking yourself on more runs.
~ Entrance Fees to Acadia National Park
Price
$1,400
Dates
October 2nd through 6th, 2024
Itinerary
Day 1
3-4:30 arrival, check in, tour.
5 pm “Shake off Your Travels Meet Your New Friends” run. 3-4 miles. Location TBD.
6 pm Waterfront snacks plus hot or cold beverages. (Weather Permitting)
7 pm DINNER
Day 2
7-8 am Morning Yoga*
8-9 am BREAKFAST:
9:45 am parking lot prerun group stretch.
10 am Run. 6-8 miles.*
1:30 pm LUNCH 2:30-5 Free time. Relax in the gorgeous house, drive into downtown Bar Harbor, take a hike in the Acadia or along the shore.
5 pm mini workshop “Body weight training for runners”.
6:30 DINNER
Day 3
7-8 am Morning Yoga*
8-9 am BREAKFAST.
9:45 am parking lot prerun group stretch.
10 am run 6-8 miles.
1:30 pm LUNCH 2:30-5 Free time.
5 pm mini workshop “Yoga and breathwork for runners”.
6:30 DINNER
Day 4 LONG RUN DAY
7-8 AM BREAKFAST lighter options including toast, oatmeal and breakfast bars.
8:45 parking lot prerun group stretch.
9 am Long run in Acadia National park 15-20miles (shorter options available)
Rolling end with shuttles back to the house. Snacks and beverages in the parking lot.
1:30-3 LUNCH
4pm-5:30 Restorative Yoga
6:30 Last Night Celebration Dinner
Day 5
6am Sunrise Run
8 am Breakfast
9-10am Departure.
*Camp Beech Cliff does not provide bedding. You will need to bring your own. I can bring bedding for those who are travelling to Maine on airplane or bus and have limited space. Please let me know well ahead of time if you require bedding.
**All yoga and running are optional. With the exception of the “Shake off Your Travels Meet Your New Friends” on the first day
***All runs happen regardless of weather. Pack accordingly.
