Simply put, the Norbrook Farm Brewery is an amazing place for an adventure!  They have a variety of trails for both runners and mountain bikers, so why not have an awesome trail festival with events all day long, great offerings from a local food truck, and plenty of chances to hydrate with Norbrook's award winning beer.  It's going to be a day you'll never forget!

Registration OPENS February 15!

4 Hour Run
$50 early registration through May 31
$60 June 1-30
$70 July 1-Race Day
10K Run
$35 early registration through May 31
$40 June 1-30
​$45 July 1-Race Day
5K Run
$25 early registration through May 31
$30 June 1-30
$35 July 1-Race Day
Run/Bike Duathlon
$50 early registration through May 31
$60 June 1-30
$70 July 1-Race Day
Mountain Bike Events
There will be various events offered for all ages/divisions.  
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.

Race Day Schedule

  • 8:00​ a.m. 4 Hour Run Start
  • 9:00 a.m. Mountain Bike Events Start
  • 4:30 p.m. Duathlon Start
  • 6:00 p.m. 5K/10K Run Start

Swag/Awards

  • **All participants 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.**
  • Specially designed finisher medal from Ragged Cuts​
  • Awesome Swag from our sponsors
  • ​​Awards for Top 3 podium in each event

Location/Directions/Parking

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

Course Maps

The run course will be a 5K loop with very runnable terrain with mostly farm road type trails.  There is very little overlap with the mountain bike course, but runners will still need to be aware of mountain bikers at certain trail intersections.
The bike course is a challenging 5M loop, but with some nice smooth downhill single track sections.

Runner/Biker 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.  There are sections of the course that are both single track trails and double track/farm roads.  The course will be well marked with flags and signage.
  • Dropping from the Race:  If runners or bikers 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 participant is lost, activating search and rescue. Time that is spent searching for a participant will be billed to such participant.
  • Runners/bikers will be advised that the Race Director or course marshals may pull any participant 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 events of the Norbrook Farm Trail Festival.  We believe your race experience and those around you will be greatly enhanced by leaving the headphones at home or in the car. Going 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. Participant 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 event 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

July in Connecticut can be hot, but there's always plenty of shade in the trails.  Temps can warm into the 80's during the day and 60's at night.

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.