Our Story
acidotic RACING, LLC started as an adventure racing team in the summer of 2002. Brothers Chris & Jay Dunn were in search of an athletic outlet that would allow them to compete together. Racing as Team Live Free or Die they slogged through the hills and swamps of Harriman State Park during the inagural NYARA event, The Longest Day. After fifteen hours they mercifully headed toward the nearest interstate and hitched back to the finish and a DNF. Since that time they've improved their teamwork, refined their navigation skills, and enhanced their year round training programs and regularly vie for top 10 finishes at every race they compete in.
The team has now grown to over 25 members and regularly competes in snowshoe racing, mountain bike racing, ultra-distance trail running, triathlon, and road racing all over the northeast. Recently, we've added event management to our bag of tricks and will organize and host endurance events in the seacoast and lakes region of New Hampshire where we live and play.
Please explore this site to find out about our ever growing team and event management company. If you have a love for great adventure, you're always welcome to train and race with us. New to a sport we compete in? We're just the people you need...we've helped countless teammates experience new sports over the years. Thank you for your interest in acidotic RACING, LLC.
Call or email us for more information on where we're racing, training, or hosting an event in your 'neck of the woods'.
What People Are Saying About Us...
Hey Chris Dunn, the Dunn family, volunteers, sponsors, and "acidotic RACING",
As a "die-hard" WMAC member, snowshoe racer since about 2001, and moreover as one of the 3 Northeast Regional Representatives of the United States Snowshoe Association (USSSA) I just wanted to commend you and "acidotic" for providing all participants with an awesome snowshoe event today. In particular Chris, your enthusiasm and caring about ALL competitors, great organization, and greeting us at the finish deserve more than ordinary recognition. The "swag" was really nice, however the kids's events were the highlight of the day. This unique winter sport of snowshoe racing is growing steadily and it's refreshing to see kids embrace it on their own level. I intend to pass on my very positive experience to Ed Alibozek, the Guru of the WMAC snowshoe series. The course was perfectly marked, and indeed challenging with the ups, downs, and of course Cobble Mtn (personally my favorite part). By the way Chris, that guy at the top of Cobble Mtn looked way too young to be your Dad!
Thanks for having this event. The WMAC'ers present today, and others who I talked with after the race were very impressed! Nice job! As you know the WMAC snowshoe series is the "Holy Grail" of snowshoe racing in the Northeast but they/we/I have always appreciated and welcomed those who promote the spirit of snowshoe racing. You truly did that at Cobble Mtn today and many people thank you.
Kudo's to all!
Bill Morse
Dracut, MA
Our Mission
acidotic RACING, LLC is committed to hosting first class outdoor sporting events at great locations that benefit local non-profits and are supported by similarly committed business partners.
Thank you!
We'd like to thank our 2008 title sponsor;
North American
Wife Carrying Championship
Sunday River, MAINE
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Second Time Is a Charm for Dunn's as They Conquer One of Ecuador's Highest Peaks
August 2008
Andes Mountains, ECUADOR - Sometimes good things come to those who wait. For father & son, the top of one of the world's highest active volcano's was worth waiting for. In the summer of 2005, the two joined an expedition to the tiny village of Quito, Ecuador for their first ascent over 19k feet. They spent nearly ten days on and around Cotopaxi acclimating to the thin air. On summit day they were within 3000 feet of the top before weather forced the group to turn around. High altitude
AUGUST
August 2
Cape Elizabeth, ME
Athletes: Bonnie Topham, Christine Caswell
August 9-10
Gorham, NH
Athletes: Matt Rousseau, Chris J. Dunn, Dave Edwards, Steve Sprague, Nick Pennell
August 9
Newmarket, NH
Athlete: Leslie Dillon
August 10
Hanover, NH
Athletes: 'Drea McCusker, Steve McCusker, Don Martin
August 16
Pitsfield, VT
Athlete: Ri Fahnestock
August 21
Rye, NH
Athletes: Christine Holmes, Kate Preston, Karen Dunn, Erin Meserve
August 23
Bridgton, ME
Athlete: Steve Sprague
August 24
Kennebunk, ME
Athlete: Nick Lavoie
August 31
Almere, the Netherlands
Athlete: Kim Cole
Ken Young, Jim Dunn, Jay Dunn on Summit of Cotopaxi (19,347 feet)
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From the Archives...
OUR RACE REPORTS
June 2008
by Ri Fahnestock
July 26, 2008
by Dwight Hartman
August 9-10, 2008
by Chris J. Dunn
mountaineers employ the philosophy that, "Everything is possible. The impossible just takes a little longer.". For Jim & Jay it would be three years before they returned to South America. This time they would bring fellow climber Ken Young. Ken, a tenacious athlete with an unstoppable motor, would also be making his maiden foray beyond 19k feet. Once again the team spent more than a week climbing, acclimatizing, and refining their mountaineering skills under the watchful eye of their guides. Summit day began shortly before midnight as the team roped up and began their trek to the top. In full winter gear the group made the summit in the pre-dawn hours. Their triumph represented more than five years of planning and training. Where will they go next? Stay tuned.
