Name: The Revolution
Start: 2026-07-11T00:00:00-04:00
End: 2026-07-11T23:59:59-04:00
Location: Putnam Memorial State Park

Race Info

The course will consist of a 1.776 mile “revolutionary loop”. You will go by all the historic features in the park on your journey. The terrain is fairly gentle with mostly carriage roads with just a bit of singletrack trail.

July 11

6:00 a.m. Packet Pickup/Race Day Registration Starts
7:00 a.m. 12 Hour Start
8:00 a.m. 6 Hour Start
9:00 a.m. 3 Hour Start
12:00 p.m. Cutoff for 3 Hour Runners–Only completed laps count
2:00 p.m. Cutoff for 6 Hour Runners–Only completed laps count
7:00 p.m. Cutoff for 12 Hour Runners–Only completed laps count

We will have water and/orelectrolyte drink at the Start/Finish aid station plus other typical food items (potato chips, pretzels, candy, etc.). Keep in mind that ALL Steep Endurance events are “CUPLESS”. Runners are required to carry their own hydration bottle, pack, or cup. This policy is put into effect in an effort to reduce the amount of waste and adopt a sustainable “green” practice for the race and the sport of trail running.

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.

Absolutely No Littering! The race is completely on CT DEEP State Park land. Please respect that we are using their amazing and beautiful trails for this race. Failure to do so could jeopardize future events in Putnam State Park.
Race entries/bib numbers are not transferrable–hence NO unofficial runners
Following the marked course is mandatory. Please do not cut the course, cut any switchbacks, etc. Any runner caught doing so will be disqualified. In addition, if you get lost on the trail you must return to the point at which you lost the trail. The course will be well marked with ribbons and other necessary course markings.
Though the course will be VERY well marked with flagging and signage, runners are ultimately responsible for knowing the course. It will be suggested that you download the .gpx course map to your phone and/or gps watch.
Please respect others that are on the trail. The trails on the course are open to the public and are fairly well travelled. Please be hikers know if you need room to get by them.
If you must use the bathroom, please try to do so very discreetly a good distance off the trail before returning to the race. There will be port-a-johns available near the start/finish on the course.
If at anytime you intend to drop out of the race, please do so at an aid station/checkpoint or at the start/finish. Surrendering your bib will serve as notice of withdrawal/DNF for the race. Failure to follow these policies means somebody has to come looking for you. This is a trail race with some remote sections of trail, where we will be forced to have someone come looking for you and in some cases, local authorities (at your cost).
Alcoholic beverages are also not permitted in any sections of Putnam State Park.
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 our events. 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 will be a top priority for our events.
SMILE and enjoy the race! You are lucky to be enjoying this amazing park!

Specially designed finisher medal from Ragged Cuts
Swag from our sponsors
Additional awards for Top 3 podium for Overall Male/Female in each event

You’ve just finished “The Revolution”! Enjoy your accomplishment, sit back, relax, and don’t forget to cheer on all the runners coming in after you are done. We will have plenty of food throughout the day for everyone plus some awesome beverages from Athletic Brewing Company as well other non-alcoholic offerings.

July in western CT can be quite warm, but the loop is short so plenty of opportunities to refuel. Average high temperatures are typically in the 80’s with low temperatures in the 60’s.

Referred to as the “Vermont within 60 miles of New York City,” Redding covers 32 square miles of winding country roads, some officially designated as “scenic.” Over 25 percent of the town’s land is permanently preserved as open space, giving Redding a strikingly peaceful and rural character. With two state parks and hundreds of miles of walking trails, the beauty of New England can be enjoyed in all seasons. After a day outdoors, the restaurants and businesses on Main Street in the Georgetown section of Redding offer another way to experience the town’s charm.

Go back in time to the Revolutionary War with a hands-on history lesson at Putnam Memorial State Park, dubbed “Connecticut’s Valley Forge”. Established in 1887, the park is the site of the Continental Army’s 1779 winter encampment under the command of General Israel Putnam — the same General Putnam who allegedly killed Connecticut’s last wolf in Mashamoquet State Park’s famous Wolf Den. In 1778 and 1779, 3,000 soldiers camped in the strategic location to defend the Hudson River Valley and the Long Island Sound.

Today’s site consists of the encampment’s remains, reconstructed log buildings, and a museum. Along with standing exhibits, the park hosts historical reenactments, guided tours, and more throughout the year. Though similar encampments once dotted the northeastern seaboard, increasing development pressure encroached upon them. Putnam Memorial stands out as a relatively untouched parcel of its size is virtually unknown. To protect the park for posterity, the Connecticut Historical Commission designated it Connecticut’s first State Archeological Preserve. It is also listed on the U.S. National Register of Historic Places.