Fishbones Middle
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| Date: | Saturday, July 25, 2026 |
| Map: | White Rock Recreation Area |
| Location: | Hillsborough Golf Club, Hillsborough, NB |
| Start Window: | 10:00 - 12:00 |
| Course Closure: | 15:00 |
| Parking to Arena: | 300m |
| Arena to Start: | 600m (back past parking) |
Course/Class Information
| Course | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5a | 5b | 6 | 7 | 8 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Age Class | M10 F10 | M11-12 F11-12 | M13-14 F13-14 | M15-16 F15-16 | M80+ F70+ F75+ | M85+ M90+ F80+ F85+ F90+ | M65+ M75+ F45+ F55+ F65+ | M17-18 M45+ M55+ F19-20 F21 F35+ | M19-20 M21 M35+ |
| Recreation Class | Open1 | Open2 | Open3 | Open4 | Open5 | – | Open6 | Open7 | – |
| Map Scale | 1:7500 | 1:7500 | 1:7500 | 1:7500 | 1:7500 | 1:7500 | 1:7500 | 1:10000 | 1:10000 |
| Length(km) | 2.6 | 2.7 | 2.9 | 2.9 | 2.4 | 2.0 | 3.2 | 3.9 | 4.2 |
Quarantine: There will be no quarantine for this event.
Clothing Drop: There will be a clothing drop at the start. Please limit the clothing you leave at the start as it all needs to be carried back to the arena by volunteers. Note that any clothing left at the start will not necessarily be at the finish by the time you finish your race.
Map Information
Contours: 5 m
Scale: 1:7500 or 1:10000
Terrain: The White Rock Recreation area was an abandoned gypsum quarry. The forest is mature with dense areas of new growth. Evidence of mining on the surface and underground is quite prominent. The abandoned mines are collapsing, forming sink holes and ponds throughout the landscape. The elevation change is moderate with short steep inclines.
The remains of an old timber dam, used to provide water for mining operations, are still visible. There is a plaque near the dam commemorating the discovery, in 1936, of the skeletons of an 18 year old mastodon.
Mapper/Setter Comments
The Hilsborough Golf Course is located on the edge of the map. The entire golf course (with the exception of our Arena) is out of bounds.
The original map of the area was named The Pits of Despair – this should provide a clue what to expect.
Safety Notes
Mountain Bikes and ATVs: Expect to encounter mountain bikers on the hiking and mountain bike trails. ATVs use the major trails. Vehicles may use the quarry access roads.
Sink Holes: The sink holes and ponds have unstable bottoms. Do not walk into sink holes or cross ponds.
Caves: The caves are out of bounds. The caves are habitat for bats which are in danger due to white nose syndrome.
Cell Phones: The area has cell phone coverage.
Arena / Parking
The Middle Arena is located beside the first tee at the Hillsborough Golf Club.
Arrive at the Golf Club from Hillsborough travelling south along Golf Club Road.
Parking is available along East side of Golf Club Road and the South side of Taylor Lane.
Limited parking is available in a small field adjacent to the Arena at the intersection of Taylor Lane and Golf Club Road.
Follow instructions from the Volunteers directing traffic.
Additional Activities
O-Store: The O-Store will be set up in the arena during this race
Food/Drink: The Hillsborough Golf Clubhouse Bar and Restaurant will be open during and/or after this race for normal operations.
