CVR Race and Event Schedule

Most dates and times listed below are tentative and subject to change.
Please contact race directors for up-to-date info.

— UPCOMING 2011 RACES —

November 5, 12, 19 (Saturdays) 9 am
Fallen Leaves 5K Series, Montpelier
Montpelier High School Track
This low-key, three-race series is on a flat and fast 5K race course that begins and finishes on the Montpelier High School track, and incorporates the Montpelier bike path. Contact: Tim Noonan, 802 223-6216.

Saturday, December 31, 3 pm
First Night Montpelier 5K, Montpelier
Part of the CVR ORS Race Series (first race of 2012 series). Registration beginning at 1:45 pm in the basement of the Pavilion Building, corner of Governor Davis and Court Streets, just north of the State House, Montpelier. Fee just $15.00 with a Montpelier First Night button or $10.00 without a button (for both pre- & post-registation). Contact: Sandy Colvin, buckman43@comcast.net or Ann Bushey, 229-6288.

— PAST RACES (from earlier in 2011) —

Sunday April 17, 10 am
CVR Mutt Strutt 3-Miler (21 doggie miles)
Little River State Park, Waterbury
3 mile run for people with dogs on leashes to benefit the Central Vermont Humane Society. Contact: Donna Smyers 802 229-4393 or DoSmyers@gmail.com.

Saturday May 7, 10 am
Adamant 20 Miler Run or Ride, Adamant Music School
Barney Hall, Haggett Rd. (across from the waterfall)
Great training race for Vermont City Marathon! Benefits the Adamant Music School. Also a 25 mile back-road bike tour. Contact: Eric Ryea, eryea@aol.com or 802 223-2733.

Saturday May 21, 9 am
Barre Town Spring Run 5K, Barre Town Recreation Field
5K race on the Barre Town rec path out to the Rock of Ages Visitor's Center. Contact: Andrea McLaughlin, ajvtskier@msn.com or 802 476-4417.

Saturday June 4, 4:30 pm
Kids Track Meet, Montpelier
Montpelier High School Track
FREE. For kids pre-school through 6th grade. Registration begins at 3:45 pm. Events include softball throw and long jump (all ages), quarter mile and 100 yard dash (all ages), half mile (1st and 2nd grade) and mile (3rd through 6th grade). Contacts: Tim Noonan at 802 223-6216 or Norm Robinson at 802 223-7351.

Saturday June 11, 9 am
Capital City Stampede 10K, Montpelier
Vermont's fastest 10km course. Certified course, part of the CVR ORS Race Series. Registration begins at 7:45 am at the Onion River Sports parking lot off Langdon Street. Contact: John Valentine, jvalentine@tds.net or 802 485-3777.

Sunday June 19, 5 pm
Vermont Mountaineers HOME RUN 1st Annual 5K Trail Race
Recreation Field, Montpelier
Begins and ends at Home Plate at historic Recreation Field. Runners will finish just prior to the the Mountaineers vs. Danbury game. Contact: Norm Robinson, normrobinson@comcast.net or 802 522-6771.

Sunday June 26, 8:45 am
Paul Mailman Montpelier Ten-Miler
Starts at/finishes near Montpelier High School, part of the CVR ORS Race Series. Longest continuously held road race in Central Vermont. Flat to rolling out and back; 27% paved, 73% gravel roads. Contacts: Andy Shuford, (802) 272-3218, andy.cvr@myfairpoint.net or Andrea McLaughlin, ajvtskier@msn.com, (802) 476-4417.

Saturday July 9, 9 am
Bear Swamp Run 5.7 miles, Middlesex
Hilly dirt roads, scenic, part of the CVR ORS Race Series. Race day registration only (8:00-8:45 am), Rumney School, Middlesex. Contact: Tim Noonan 802 223-6216.

Saturday July 30, 9 am
Barre Heritage Festival 5K Trail Race at Millstone, Barre Town
Run past Barre's historic quarries on beautiful trails at Millstone Hill Touring Center. Registration at Millstone Store on Church Hill Road in Barre Town at 8:30AM. Proceeds to benefit Spaulding H.S. Cross Country Team. Contact: Lori LaCroix, 802 479-2938 or blajx4@yahoo.com.

Thursday August 11, 6 pm
Berlin Pond Five Miler
Berlin Town Clerk's office
5 mile loop counterclockwise around Berlin Pond, mix of flat and hilly dirt roads, part of the CVR ORS Race Series. Race day registration only (4:45-5:45 pm), Berlin Town Clerk's office. Contact: Jeff Prescott, jeffp_cvr@myfairpoint.net and Sue Emmons, sue.emmons@comcast.net.

Thursday August 25, 6 pm
East Montpelier Center Chase Race
5 miles, Old Meeting House, E. Montpelier
Staggered start race based on age and gender. Loop course on rolling dirt roads. Race day registration only (5:00-5:45 pm), Old Meeting House, E. Montpelier. Contact: Tim Noonan 802 223-6216.

Wednesday September 21, 6 pm
Sodom Pond Run 4 miles, Adamant
Rolling 4 mile dirt road course around Sodom Pond in Adamant.
Race day registration only (5:00-5:45 pm), across from the Adamant Co-op. Contact: Tim Noonan, 802 223-6216.

Sunday October 2, 11 am
Leaf Peepers Half-Marathon and 5K, State Office Complex, Waterbury
Sorry, registration is CLOSED for both
the Half-Marathon & 5K races...
Paved and dirt roads, rolling, out and back. Part of the CVR ORS Race Series, USATF certified and RRCA sanctioned. Chip timing! CVR's largest event and fundraiser for the Harwood Union Boosters Club, a co-organizer. Number pickup 9-10:30 am at Vermont State Office complex, Waterbury. Contact: Roger Cranse, 802 223-6997 or rcc59@comcast.net.