Moutain series history

The USATF Mountain circuit was founded in 1996 as a way to get runners to enjoy the distinct aspects of various mountain races in New England. The number of races and dates they have been held have changed on occasion and a few races have been added or removed over the years. Scoring has always been based on the winner’s time, with the winner receiving 100 points and all others receiving points based on their percentage behind the winner’s time.

Dave Dunham was involved with USATF since the late 80’s (when it was still known as TAC) working as an athlete’s rep. on the New England board. After traveling to Europe for a couple of years to race in the mountains he began wondering why there wasn’t any real organization to the many mountain races in his own backyard. Dave took it upon himself and approached the race directors and asked them to be part of a circuit, and so it began. He was in charge of the series from 1996-2001. From 2002 to 2005 Richard Bolt took control and from 2006 to present the circuit has be ably managed by Paul Kirsch.

The USATF New England circuit champions in the