Unless you’ve been on a distant planet, away from the internet and Pok-O-MacCready gossip, then you know that the Patch Sprint has grown- every year- to become one of the North Country’s premier adventure events, and Pok-O-MacCready’s largest annual reunion.
     “2008 was the first year we had to close out registration,” stated event co-chair Tim Singer

Patch Through the Years Year Participants Total Donation 2000 26 $ 205 2001 33 $ 223 2002 41 $ 479 2003 54 $ 812 2004 76 $ 839 2005 98 $ 1,309 2006 126 $ 2,500 2007 138 $ 4,037 2008 160 $ 6,003 2009 167 $ 7,085 2010 147* $ 7,175*

.  “But that was the day before the event!  Last year, it was early in the week of the event.”

     For 2010, registration for racers and trekkers closed out over a month prior to the May 29 race date.  “We reached our maximum sustainable number for people covering the entire course,” announced Greg Henderson, co-chair and head of finances.  “Too bad too, because the fee goes up May 1 and we usually can collect a little extra from the late registrants”

     Race director Erin Canning was quick to point out that the event is still open, just not for racers.  “We still have about 25-30 spots for people who’d like to volunteer, or to donors who just want to come, hang out, watch the race and enjoy the parties.”
     In addition, a waiting list has been established for tardy racers and trekkers.  “We usually have a few people drop out in the days and weeks prior,” said Canning.  “This year we will be able to pool from our waiting list, with a premium placed on past participation, contacting us early, and pledging a generous donation.”

To Register, or be placed on a waiting list, for the 2010 Patch Sprint, go to the REGISTRATION page