Area Running Races & Events

All races are in Vermont unless otherwise noted. Please check with contacts to confirm race times and other details. (Page last updated: 4/22/08 - mostly comprehensive into mid-July.)

Note: CVR Races are in RED and Green Mountain Athletic Association (GMAA) races are in GREEN. (For another schedule of great races in Northwestern Vermont, please see the GMAA website.)

—April—

April 26, Charlotte Covered Bridges Half Marathon, 8:30AM, Charlotte School, Charlotte, registration 6:30-8:15, http://www.FieldHouseRaceSeries.com.  Contact: Rayne Herzog rayne@fieldhouseraceseries.com  / 802 985-4402.

April 26, 30th GMAA Rollin Irish Half Marathon, 9AM, Memorial Hall in Essex Center, explore the scenic back roads of Essex -- mostly dirt and "rolling", $11 pre-registration/$16 race day, http://www.gmaa.net/RIinfo.html. Contact: Carolyn Bever rollinirish@gmaa.net  / 802-238-9112.

April 27, CVR Mutt Strutt, 10AM, Little River State Park, Waterbury, Contact: Donna Smyers dosmyers@cs.com / 802 229-4393, more info.

—May—

May 3, Adamant Black Fly Four Mile Run, 11AM, Adamant Co-op, Adamant (Calais), Contact: Eric Ryea dosmyers@cs.com  802 223-2733, more info.

May 3, 29th GMAA Partners Race 5 Miler, 9AM, Jericho Center Green, Jericho, male and female partners' times are combined, nring a partner or get one at the start, $5 - on site registration only, http://www.gmaa.net/PRinfo.html, Contact: Nathan Fields partners@gmaa.net / 802 316-2240.

May 3, Green Mountain Hill Climb, 12PM (noon), Ripton, 10K uphill road challenge, with a relay division, secondary school division, prizes and food! Contact: Mia Allen nbranch@ripton-coop.net / 802 388-3673.

May 4, 31st Annual Steve Zemianek Bennington Road Race, 9:30AM, Park McCullough House, North Bennington, races get underway at 9:30AM with a 1/2 Mile Kids Fun Run, the 3.8 mile and 10K start at 10 AM, http://www.RunReg.com/RacersResource/events/register.asp?eventid=1673, Contact: Pat Zemianek zembenn2008@gmail.com / 802 442-2206.

May 4, 18th Annual Champlain Classic 15K and 5K Road Race, 9:30AM, Shelburne, mostly flat, out-and-back course, including portions on the Shelburne Bay recreational trail and historic Ticonderoga haul-out trail, with kid's 1k fun run (free) at 9AM. Contact: Betsy Cieplicki/Shelburne Parks & Rec Dept. bcieplicki@shelburnevt.org / 802-985-9551.

May 4, Fox Trot Trail Running Race, 10AM, Catamount Family Center, Williston, fun, early season trail race to start your season, 10 km and 5 km options, PLUS! a Cadet (ages 9-12) race ~2.5 km and a Cubs (ages 8 & u) race for free! Registration opens at 8:30AM and races start at 10, http://www.catamountoutdoor.com, Contact: Eric Bowker eric@catamountoutdoor.com / 802 879-6001.

May 10, 6th St. Francis Xavier 5K and Children's Races, 9AM, St. Francis Xavier School, St. Peter St, Winooski, http://www.sfxwinooski.org/SFX5Kinfo.html, Contact: Steve Eustis eustis_family@comcast.net / 802 878-4385.

May 10, Green Mountain Gallop 5K/10K Run/Walk, 9AM, Hunt Middle School, Burlington, $15 gets you a fantastically designed, wheel-measured course, free childcare, t-shirt (first 80 registrants), age category prizes, raffle, music, live drumming (mile 2), snacks and timing services... first mom even gets a bouquet of flowers! Contact: J.P. Gagnon gallop2008@yahoo.com / 802 310-4611.

May 10, Road to the Pogue - Carriage Trail Race, 9AM, Woodstock, 6.1 mile run is along the soft carriage trails of the National Park in Woodstock, Vermont, limted to first 400 entrants. Contact: Charlie Kimbell, Race Director, charlie.kimbell@verizon.net.

May 10, Vermont Respite House 5K Fun Run & Jiggety Jog, 9AM, Allen Brook School, Williston, family-friendly 5K Fun Run that benefits Vermont Respite House, a home-away-from-home where people with terminal illness can spend their final days in peace surrounded by the love of family & friends, http://www.vnacares.org, Contact: Sue Scheer scheer@vnacares.org / 802 860-4435.

May 10, Tuck Run for the Kids, 9:30AM, Hanover, NH, fun, competitive 10K and 5K road race through beautiful Dartmouth College in Hanover, New Hampshire. Race benefits three local charities for kids -- Children's Hospital at Dartmouth, David's House, and Child and Family Services, http://mba.tuck.dartmouth.edu/pages/clubs/run4kids/, Contact: Caroline Newcomb caroline.newcomb@tuck.dartmouth.edu / 617 233-7621.

May 10, Apple Blossom Derby, 10AM, Shoreham, 10K, 5K, 5K walk in scenic Shoreham, sponsored by the elementary school Parents, Teachers & Friends and many local businesses, including Vermont Sun, free t-shirt to first 100 registrants, http://www.shorehamschool.org/derby, Contact: Paige Pierson, shorehamderby@gmail.com / 802 922-0681.

May 11, Mother's Day Fun Run 5K/10K, 9AM, East Burke, traversing the ruggedly beautiful countryside at the base of Burke Mountain in East Burke, VT, the course offers stunning views of Willoughby Gap and the surrounding mountains, proceeds Benefit Umbrella, http://www.umbrellanek.org/mothersdayrun.htm, Contact: Theresa Marchitelli theresa@umbrellanek.org / 802 748-1992 x315.

May 15, Great Glen Spring Trail Running Series, 3:30PM, Great Glen Trails, Gorham NH, a weekly trail running race series for all abilities and ages, every Thursday for eight weeks racers can run/walk the 3.1 Mile course between 3:30 and 7:00 PM. Short course available along with a Mini course perfect for the kids. Contact: Amy amy@greatglentrails.com / 603 466-2333.

May 16, The Ultra Running Camp of New England, 4PM, Ascutney Mountain Resort Brownsville, this is an opportunity for individuals who want the tool to move into the Ultra Running Community. Our well seasoned staff will share their knowledge and experience with you. Contact: Mike Silverman michael.j.silverman@valley.net / 603 381-9993.

May 17, "Run the Ridges" Cabot! Road Race/Walk, 9:30AM, Cabot, 10K (6+ miles) run/walk, refreshments, lunch, and t-shirts for runners and volunteers, benefits Faith in Action, register online at active.com. Contact: Sue or Rob sue.freeburn@yahoo.com / 802 563-3155.

May 18, 9th Annual Run/Walk for Jim, 8:30AM, Collins Perley Sports & Fitness Center, St. Albans, Kid's Fun Run 5K Run/Walk, Contact: St. Albans Recreation Department, okie212@comcast.net / 802 514-1519.

May 24, Hardwick Spring Festival Run/Walk, 9:30AM, Hardwick, Run/Walk 9:30 - 5K Walk 10:00 - 5K Run 10:00 - 1K Youth Run, Contact: Mike Clark clrmc@aol.com  / 802 563-2216.

May 25, KeyBank VT City Marathon and Marathon Relay, 8AM, Burlington, 8,000 runner limit with 3,600 marathoners and 500 two-person teams, 650 five person teams, http://www.runvermont.org, Contact: Info@runvermont.org / 800 880-8149.

—June—

June 7, Kids Track Meet, 3PM (for registration), FREE for kids pre-school through 6th grade, Tim Noonan, 802 223-6216, more info.

June 7, Six in the Stix, 10AM, Newport High School, Newport, NH, race #1 of the Western New Hampshire Trail Running Series, rugged 6 mile trail run through the scenic Newport town forest. Rocks, roots, mud, hills, and ledge are all the norm for this event, All proceeds go to the Richards School PTO. Free kids fun run following the big race. http://www.team-pinnacle.org/six-in-the-stix.html, Contact: Brian Currier brian@team-pinnacle.org / 603 863-7678.

June 8, 32nd Annual Crowley Brothers 10K, 5K and Kids Downtown Mile, 8AM, Rutland, point-to-point 10K, point-to-point 5K & 2x loop kids downtown mile, Contact: Michael Lannon lannon@rutply.com / 802-747-4000.

June 8, The Remembrance Run 5K Run/Walk, 9:15AM, Peoples Academy, Morrisville, 5K run or walk, youth mile, raffle, bread oven pizza, glassware prizes, http://www.morrisville.org, Contact: Mark Churchill mark@churchillnetworks.com  / 802-760-9210.

June 10, Summer Sunset 5K Trail Series, 6:30PM, Pine Hill Park, Rutland, beautiful 5K trail run through woods on well-maintained trails, sponsored by Rutland Recreation & Parks Department, http://www.marblevalleyrunners.org, Contact: Cindi Wight cindiwight@comcast.net / 802 773-1822.

June 14, Pittsfield Peaks Ultra Challenge - Solo & Relay, 5AM, Pittsfield, 53 MILES - 14,005 vertical!! Race course will be on country roads, logging roads, NFS roads, snowmobile trails, and rugged single track trails, Contact: Andy Weinberg pittsfieldultra@yahoo.com / 309 642-2230.

June 14, Capital City Stampede, 9AM, Unitarian Church, Montpelier, Vermont's fastest 10km course, Contact: John Valentine jvalentine@tds.net / 802 485-3777, more info.

June 15, Fathers Day Fun Run, 9AM, 75 Maple Street, Essex Junction, T-shirts guaranteed to all racers registered before June 1st. Sign up with Dad or Granddad, and their registration is free! http://www.ejrp.org, Contact: Mark Brislin mbrislin@ccsuvt.org / 802 878-1375.

June 21, Pittsfield Peaks Ultra Challenge - Death Division, 3AM, Pittsfield, expect barbed wire, mud boggin, wood choppin, tunnels, deep water diving, running, crawling, crying, screaming, and sweating. Doubtful you'll finish but be proud of yourself for trying. Contact: Andy Weinberg pittsfieldultra@yahoo.com / 309 642-2230.

June 21, Green Mountain Relay, 6AM, Jeffersonville to Bennington, 200-mile relay race designed for runners of all abilities. Scenic route travels north-south through the heart of Vermont and the Green Mountains, crossing seven covered bridges, with a majority of the route following or paralleling historic Route 100. Contact: paul@timberlineevents.com.

June 21, 48th Mount Washington Road Race, 9AM, Gorham, NH in Pinkham Notch, Only One Hill. Base to summit. By lottery starting March 1 at http://www.mountwashingtonroadrace.com, Contact: Bob Teschek Racetime@gsrs.com / 603 863-2537.

June 21, Run for Empowerment!, 9AM, On the Waterfront, Burlington, features a 1K kids fun run, a 5K walk/run and a 10K run starting and ending on the Waterfront (Corner of Lake and College Street) in Burlington, proceeds from the event benefit Women Helping Battered Women, http://www.whbw.org, Contact: Jennie Davis jennied@whbw.org / 802 658-3131 ext. 1062.

June 22, Vermont Sun Triathlon, 8:30AM, Branbury State Park, Salisbury, swim takes place in warm, calm, crystal clear Lake Dunmore, bike and run courses loop around the rolling hills of the lake, Contact: Jerrod Rushton vtsun@together.net / 802 388-6888.

June 28, Paul Mailman Montpelier Ten-Miler, 8:45AM, Montpelier H.S., Montpelier, starts at/finishes near Montpelier High School, longest continuously held road race in Central Vermont, Contact: Betty Rose BRose@nationallife.com / 802 223-2311.

June 28, Race for Grace, 9:30AM, multi-event 5K run/walk and a challenging 5.8 mile uphill bike climb on Okemo Mountain Road, 5K run/walk starts at 9:30AM, bike race starts at 3PM, http://BikeReg.com.

June 28, There's A Black Fly In My Eye 15K, 10AM, Great Glen Trails, Gorham NH, swat the black flies and tackle carriage roads, single track and a river crossing in this trail running race that's 100% New Hampshire, solo and relay categories, http://www.greatglentrails.com/Summer-Page-210.html, Contact: Amy amy@greatglentrails.com / 603 466-2333.

—July—

July 4, 26th GMAA Clarence DeMar 5K, 8:30AM, Folsom School, South Hero, 5k is out and back, flat and fast, $10 pre-registration/$13 race day, http://www.gmaa.net/CDinfo.html, Contact: Matt Dall demar@gmaa.net / 802 872-9799.

July 4, Firecracker 4, 8:30AM, Saratoga Springs, NY, 4 mile road race beginning on Broadway to start the holiday weekend festivities, Contact: Peter Goutos pgoutos@casmithllc.com / 518 885-1045.

July 8, Summer Sunset 5K Trail Series, 6:30PM, Pine Hill Park, Rutland, beautiful 5K trail run through woods on well-maintained trails, sponsored by Rutland Recreation & Parks Department, http://www.marblevalleyrunners.org, Contact: Cindi Wight cindiwight@comcast.net / 802 773-1822.

July 12, Bear Swamp Run, 5.7 miles, 9AM, Rumney School, Middlesex, hilly dirt roads, scenic, race day registration only (8:00-8:45 am), Contact: Tim Noonan / 802 223-6216, more info.

July 12, Ascutney Mountain Run, 3.8 mi. hill climb, 9:30AM, Mt. Ascutney State Park, Windsor, on Mt. Ascutney auto road which climbs 2,300 ft. over 3.8 miles for an average grade of 12%. The first half is hardest with sections at 19% grade. Challenge yourself in this short but grueling running race and be rewarded with the view from the top, part of the La Sportiva USATF-NE Mountain Running Circuit. Registration at active.com, Contact: Raina race@penguincycles.com / 802 484-5015.

July 13, Vermont Sun Triathlon, 8:30AM, Branbury State Park, Salisbury, swim takes place in warm, calm, crystal clear Lake Dunmore, bike and run courses loop around the rolling hills of the lake, Contact: Jerrod Rushton vtsun@together.net / 802 388-6888.

July 19, 20th Vermont 100 Endurance Run & Ride, 4AM, West Windsor, 100 mile and 100K (NEW), shamrock loop, dirt roads and trails, hilly, part of the Grand Slam series, Contact: Dot Helling ultradot@verizon.net / 802 279-8199).

July 19, 2nd Annual Ribbon Run 5K run/walk, 9AM, 631 North Pasture Lane, Charlotte, VT 05445, 5K trail run/walk to benefit the Cancer Patient Support Program of Vermont Emergency Fund - a beautiful trail through single track and mowed track, http://Keenanstrails.com, Contact: Martha Keenan wadi45@hotmail.com / 802 425-2384.

July 19, 41st Bill Luti 5-Miler, 9AM, Memorial Field, Concord, NH, certified 8k loop, ChampionChip timed, classic summer event, http://www.gsrs.com/luti/index.htm, Contact: Bob Teschek Racetime@gsrs.com / 603 863-2537.