![]() “And that’s going to be pushing some people to the edge of the time limit, which is fixed at fifteen hours, four minutes.” “The Challenge is longer than it’s ever been,” said Challenge Director Steve Mentzer. ![]() And since the last Challenge in 2019, 2.25 miles of road hiking were eliminated and 4.1 miles of new trail were added. No matter the conditions, it was a welcome return for the 24th annual Rachel Carson Trail Challenge, which endured a two-year hiatus after the pandemic cancelled last year’s trek. ![]() The skies were overcast until the early evening, and scattered showers throughout the day briefly dampened some hikers but left many others dry. One after another, participant’s numbers were called aloud as the runners and hikers began their trek through soupy air and temps already in the mid-70s as heat lightning flashed in the distance. A little after 5:30 AM a steady stream of Hokas, hydration packs and hiking poles entered the woods at Harrison Hills Park. ![]()
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