About

How many miles can you run in 8 hours?  We've got a mostly flat (a departure from most Steep Endurance courses) trail route for you to run on with a NEW location this year at the Norbrook Farm Brewery in Colebrook, CT!  They have an amazing property with tons of awesome trails.  It's a great venue for your friends to hang out and watch you run all day.  There's even a 4 hour option for those of you that don't want to miss lunch and a nice cold beer early in the afternoon.  It's a win-win for everyone!  Norbrook Farm is a gem in the NW part of Connecticut.  You will not be disappointed!

Registration

8 Hours
$60 early registration through August 15
$70 August 16-September 15
$80 September 15-Race Day
**All runners 21 and over will receive ONE FREE ticket with their registration ​for a choice of one of Norbrook's hand crafted beers to use on the day of the event.**
4 Hours
$50 early registration through August 15
$60 August 16-September 15
$70 September 15-Race Day
**All runners 21 and over will receive ONE FREE ticket with their registration ​for a choice of one of Norbrook's hand crafted beers to use on the day of the event.**
Refund Policy: There will no refunds and/or no transfers of your registration or bib to any other person. Entry fees collected are used to develop and produce the event, starting well in advance of the race date--including course preparation, race supplies, permits, and administration.

SWAG/AWARDS

  • High quality tech shirt from Craft Sportswear**
  • Specially designed finisher medal from Ragged Cuts
  • Finisher Award​
  • Additional swag from sponsors
  • ​​Additional awards for Top 3 podium for Overall Male/Female

Location/Directions/Parking

Race headquarters and start/finish will be located at the Norbrook Farm Brewery, 204 Stillman Hill Rd. in Colebrook, CT 

Course Map

The course will be an almost 4 mile loop with very runnable terrain.  There is a mix of both farm roads and single track trails.

Race Day Schedule

Sunday September 26, 2021
  • 7:00 a.m.  Packet Pickup
  • 8:00 a.m.  8 hour/4 hour start
  • 12:00 p.m. 4 hour finish
  • 4:00 p.m. 8 hour finish

Runner Rules

These rules are meant to make your experience during any Steep Endurance event a positive one. Most of these are common sense type policies that you will see at any road race.

  • Be aware of general hazards on the course (roots, rocks, potholes, cars, etc.)
  • Staying on Course: Following the marked course is MANDATORY.  Part of the course is on trails and part of the course is on the road.  The course will be well marked with flags and signage.
  • Dropping from the Race:  If runners intend to drop out of the race, they must do so (unless in case of emergency) by notifying one of the course marshals at various locations on the course.  Failure to do so means for all intensive purposes that the runner is lost, activating search and rescue. Time that is spent searching for a runner will be billed to such runner.
  • Runners will be advised that the Race Director or course marshals may pull any runner from the race at any time for gross negligence of the above rules.
  • Absolutely No Littering! The race is completely on Norbrook Farm Brewery private property.  Please respect that we are using it or the race.  Failure to do so could jeopardize future events.
  • Race entries/bib numbers are not transferable--hence NO unofficial runners
  • The use of personal music devices is strongly discouraged at this race. To enjoy all that our race has to offer and for the safety of all participants, Steep Endurance encourages a headphone-free environment during the running of the 8 Hours at the Brewery We believe your race experience and those around you will be greatly enhanced by leaving the headphones at home or in the car. Running headphone-free allows opportunities to develop camaraderie with your fellow runners and to enjoy everything the race has to offer. Plus, volunteers and spectators will be on course cheering you on and providing directions to help get you to the finish line. Runner safety is a a top priority for our events.
  • SMILE and enjoy the race!  You get to have BEER when you finish!

Post Race Celebration

You’ve just finished an epic run at the brewery.  Enjoy your accomplishment, sit back, relax, and enjoy one of HRB's hand crafted beers.
All runners 21 and over will receive ONE FREE ticket for a choice of one of Norbrook Farm Brewery's hand crafted beers.  That beer will certainly taste good after a long effort on the course!  

Lodging/Things to DO

Colebrook is a typical, quintessential New England small town with tons of history.  There are some cute inns and B&B's in the area.  Click on this link for more information.  

Weather

Late September in Connecticut yields good running weather, not too hot and not too cold plus it's always more fun on the trails!

SPONSORS

NORBROOK FARM BREWERY

The Norbook Farm Brewery is a relatively new brewery (est. 2018) located in Colebrook, CT.  They have an amazing setup with plenty of space both inside and outside to hang out and enjoy a great day in this part of Connecticut.  They have a great selection of about 15 beers on tap for every kind of palate and even some canned offerings to enjoy at home.