RACE & EVENT GUIDE VERMONT SPORTS

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RUNNING/HIKING MAY

6 | Overland Trail Run, West Windsor

Run the 6-mile or the 15-mile all-terrain course on Ascutney's trail network. There's even $5,000 in prize money that will be allocated to the top 5 men and women in the 15-mile event. The race is put on by the same team that puts on the Overland Grand Prix gravel race (Aug. 26). Enter both for a chance to win the Overland Trophy. vermontoverland.com

6 | Shelburne 5K/10K/HalfMarathon, Shelburne Half marathoners leaving Shelburne Field House run south past the Shelburne Museum, Meach Cove, vineyards, an orchard, and through gorgeous countryside before heading back north through Meach Cove, past Shelburne Farms to the Field House along the historic Ti Trail. The 5K/10K portion of this race will be an out-and-back along Harbor Road. Racevermont.com

6 | Genny Teny, Craftsbury

The 5th edition of this popular pointto-point dirt road running race links the communities of Craftsbury and Albany, VT. New in 2023, a 5k option as well as the traditional 10-mile distance. craftsbury. com/events/23gennytenny

7 | Sleepy Hollow Mountain Race, Richmond

For its 10th running of this trail race, it moves (temporarily) to Cochran's Ski Area. Race is 6.4 to 7 miles of steep trails and is part of the USATF-NE Mountain Running Series. sleepyhollowmtnrace.com

7 | Adamant Half Marathon and Relay, Adamant

This scenic figure eight course runs past the hills and ponds of Calais and East Montpelier. Part of the Central Vermont Runners race series. cvrunners.org

11 | 40th Annual Vermont Corporate Cup & State Agency Race, Montpelier

Bring your team and run the streets of the capital for a race that starts at 6:00 pm. This is a 5K team running/walking event open to businesses, government and non-profit organizations in Vermont. It promotes physical fitness within the workplace and at home by bringing employees together to enjoy and experience the benefits of fitness. vcccsar.org

8-18 | Peak Bloodroot, Pittsfield

Race through the rugged foothills of the Green Mountains in the 500-miler on Wednesday, a 100-miler on Friday, followed by the 50-miler, 30-miler, 10-miler and kids’ hike on Saturday. peakraces.com

12 | Maple Leaf Marathon, Lake Morey

Run eight laps of a 3.3-mile course for a full marathon or four laps for a half marathon in the Boston Marathon USATF qualifier at beautiful Lake Morey. newenglandchallenge.org/maple-leaf-marathon

13 | Tulip Trot, Bennington Green Street School hosts its free 11th annual 5K and Sprout Sprint 1/2 K. tuliptrot5k.com

14 | Vermont Sun Half Marathon, 10K & 5K, Lake Dunmore

Starts and finishes at Branbury State Park on Lake Dunmore, a spectacularly beautiful and pristine place to run. Amenities include digital photos, post race food and music, aid stations every 1.5 miles. vermontsuntriathlonseries.com

13 | Road to the Pogue, Woodstock

It's back after a Covid break. Race 6.1 miles along the carriage trails of Mount Tom at the Marsh-Billings-Rockefeller National Historic Park. roadtothepogue.com

18-28 | Infinitus Trail Races, Ripton

Infinitus is again at Silver Towers Camp. Start dates vary for this 8-mile, marathon, 88k, 100 Mile, 250 Mile, Penta, Deca, 888K relay, or 888k races held on trails. Races 8 miles to 88K held on Saturday, and longer races start earlier. Endurancesociety.org

20 | Kingdom Games Dandelion Run, Derby

Choose between a half marathon, a 10K, a four-mile, a two mile, or a one-mile run or walk through the dandelion fields and the hilly but beautiful Northeast Kingdom. kingdomgames.co

20 | Barre Town Spring Run 5K, Barre Central Vermont Runners hosts this race from the Barre Town Recreation facility. cvrunners.org

28 | Vermont City Marathon, Half Marathon & Relay, Burlington The marathon is back with a full course! Run the streets of Burlington and out the bike path to return with views of Lake Champlain. runvermont.com

June

5 | 30th Covered Bridges Half Marathon, Woodstock Run 13.1 miles through scenic covered bridges, starting at Saskadena 6. Currently sold out unless you run for a participating charity team cbhm.com

11 | 42nd Annual Capital City

Stampede, Montpelier

Central Vermont Runners hosts this 10K road race out and back, half on paved roads and half on dirt. cvrunners.org

15-17 | Vermont 100, West Windsor

Limited to 450 runners, and 70 horses, this cross-country endurance race for runners and equestrians covers 17,000 vertical feet over 30 hours and benefits Vermont Adaptive. vermont100.com

17| Birdland 5K, Montpelier

Enjoy the beauty of Montpelier's North Branch Park as you run across rolling singletrack, lush forested hills, and babbling brooks. Ttwo fully stocked aid stations and HOKA running shoe demos available before or after! In the spirit of conservation, this race will be cupless. Top three finishers in each category will receive ORO gift cards and top three overall will receive a unique prize. onionriver.com/events/birdland-5k/

18 | 20th Annual Basin Harbor

5K & 10K A 5K and 10K at beautiful Basin Harbor – a spectacular seasonal resort on the shores of Lake Champlain. Racevermont.com

18| Solstice Trail Run, Charlotte

Try out new terrain in a fun yet challenging 5K or 10K trail run through fields on singletrack and old sugaring roads. gmaa.run

18 | Mt. Washington Auto Road Race, Pinkham Noth, N.H.

Elite runners and those who won their spots in the lottery compete on this sold-out 7.6 mile course up the Mt. Washington Auto Road sponsored by Northeast Delta Dental. mtwashington.com

25 | Catamount Ultra, Stowe

Run a 25K or 50K trail race on wide, hard-packed dirt trails that roll through highland pastures and hardwood forest at Trapp Family Lodge Outdoor Center. The 50K course is two laps on the 25K course. catamountultra.com

July

4 | 40th Clarence DeMar 5K Race, South Hero

A flat and fast 5K on paved roads of South Hero, starting at Folsom Elementary School. gmaa.run

4 | Harry Corrow Freedom Run, Derby

A 10-mile, 10K, 5K, and 1 mile run and walk on the Newport-Derby Bike Path and the Memphremagog Ski Touring Foundation Trails. kingdomgames.co

9 | Mad Marathon, Waitsfield

A USATF-certified marathon and halfmarathon, this has been dubbed one of the most beautiful marathons in the U.S. Run it as a relay of up to 5 people or as a half marathon. New for 2023: a 5K and 10K too. madmarathon.com

14-16 | Vermont 100 Endurance Race, West Windsor

Featuring unrelenting rollers that add up to 17,000 feet of climbing, the VT100 trail race winds its way over country roads, through forested trails, and alongside breathtaking views of the southern Green Mountains. Part of the Grand Slam of ultrarunning, this event is open to horseback riders. It benefits Vermont Adaptive. Vermont100.com

Biking

MAY

6 | Onion River Outdoors Bike Swap, Montpelier

Bring a bike by from April 29 to May 5 then show up on May 6 to find kids bikes, road bikes, full suspension and gravel bike. onionriver.com

6 | Skirack Bike Swap, Burlington. Need to offload one of your bikes and want to earn money for it? Want to purchase a used bike? skirack.com/bike-swap

7 | 15th Annual Waterbury Gravel Grinder, Waterbury

Ride a 28-mile route with 2,800 feet of climbing and lots of dirt or try the 47-mile route with 4,900 feet of climbing and gravelly goodness. Proceeds benefit the Waterbury Trails Alliance. Wata.org

13 | Ride For Mo, Burke

Mo Wilson, a resident of Burke, a Burke Mountain Academy graduate and an elite cyclist, was killed on May 11, 2022 .The 25-mile and 50-mile rides in her memory begin at 10 a.m. Traverse a handful of roads in Burke, go past the Burke Mountain Academy which Moriah attended, and then come into Kirby before heading to the Wildflower Inn for a gathering. It’s not a race; it’s a ride and the number of participants will be capped at 250. mowilsonfoundation.org/rideformo

20 | Richard's Ride, Richmond

Ride to celebrate Richard Toms' life and promote safe riding. Powered by VBT the ride has something for everyone: from short family rides, to mountain bike trail rides, to road rides from 15 to 70 miles and a gravel option. All start from Cocrhan's. richardtomfoundation.com

20 | Black Fly Ride or Run, Westmore Run or ride your way around the NEK and experience stunning views and comradery. There's a 47.3 mile gravel ride, 5K trail run and a half-marathon trail run. After kick back at the barn dance party at The Little Farm at Willoughby.crosscycleadventures. com/dirt/theblackfly.html

JUNE

10 | Black River Grand Prix, Craftsbury Outdoor Center

A celebration of fast racing, big loops, varied terrain, and fun on bikes in the woods. The format is simple: Sunday is a mass start on one big lap. This ain’t XCO, this is VT mountain biking - flow, tech, jank, doubletrack, and even a dirt road or twothere’s something for everyone. craftsbury. com/events/2023-black-river-grand-prix

10 | The Moose, Derby

A 103-mile "timed event" on wide open, "car hungry" roads through Moose Country in Essex and northern Caledonia Counties. We start with our hands on the bar and finish with our hands on the bar, Mike's Tiki Bar with 30 beers on tap. It's not a sanctioned race: you have to stop at all stop signs, but, hey, there are only three during the entire ride. We encourage teams of 3 to 10 riders to compete for the Moose Wheel. The fastest three times in each team determine the winner. kingdomgames.co

10-11 | The Ranger, Tunbridge

The Ranger offers multiple ride distances and a gravel-enduro format, so while it’s not a race, there’s competition available for those seeking it. Sunday’s ride options include a 5-mile family/Junior Ranger; an 18-mile course with a community no-drop group-ride option; a 42-mile gravel enduro; and a 62-mile gravel century. Camping available onsite. therangervt.com

13-14| Ascutney Trails Association

Jump Jam, Brownsville

Head to the new skills park at Ascutney for its first Jump Jam. Open to mountain bike riders of all levels with categories for Kids, Male, Female, Open, and Big Shot. Plus group rides and open ride time. ascutneytrails.com

17 | Bike for the Lake, North Hero

The 13th annual bicycle ride through the Champlain Islands and along the Vermont and New York shores of Lake Champlain with routes from 30- to 100- mile options. Proceeds support the Friends of Northern Lake Champlain. friendsofnorthernlakechamplain.org

17 | Vermont Adaptive Charity Challenge, Killington

Enjoy the beauty of Vermont through cycling, mountain biking, paddling, and hiking, all while raising funds for the state’s largest nonprofit organization committed to providing sports and recreation to people with disabilities. Multiple road bike ride routes loop through Central Vermont. Or you mountain bike, hike, paddle, or do a gravel ride. The monies raised from this event support the adaptive programs and athletes of Vermont Adaptive year-round. charityride.vermontadaptive.org/

17 | Onion River Outdoors Birdland 5K, Montpelier

Rain or shine, enjoy the beauty of Montpelier's North Branch Park as you travel across rolling singletrack, lush forested hills, and babbling brooks. The Birdland 5K will have two fully-stocked aid stations and Altra running shoe demos available before or after. All ages and abilities welcome! onionriver. com/events/birdland5K

17 | VT Monster, Stratton

This is a challenging ride primarily on quiet gravel roads, with plenty of climbing, flowing descents and epic vistas. Monster is best attacked with a gravel bike (70% of the long course is gravel) and a good GPS, though road, mountain or fat bikes can handle the courses: 45, 78 or 100 miles of epic riding Vtmonster.com

24 | 200 on 100, A Vermont Double Century, North Troy

First ridden in 1984, the 100/200 spans Vermont, north to south, following scenic Route 100. Dubbed “A Dump Truck of Awesome,” this ride presents an opportunity for experienced cyclists to sound the depths of their reserves. There are no fees, but registration is requested on our websit. 100-200.org

24 | Coyote Hill Classic, Bradford

Race your mountain bike 6, 12 or 18 miles on this crosscountry course. coyotehillcamp.com/special-events

24 | Vermont Gran Fondo, Bristol Born from a famous bucket-list epic 4-gap ride known by the locals as the LAMB ride. LAMB comes from the names of 4 gaps (Lincoln Gap, Appalachian Gap, Middlebury Gap, and Brandon Gap) which, when combined into a single ride, can easily top 100 miles and over 10,000 feet. Routes are 109, 80-plus or 42 miles. vermontgranfondo.com

July

5-7 | Outerbike, Killington

Tor three days, the world’s premier bike and gear manufacturers hold an expo at Killington. You can browse the latest innovations, and with a Full pass ($295) demo bikes and gear, get access to the lifts and bike park and enjoy lunches and post ride events and parties. killington.com

5 | Raid Lamoille, Craftsbury This gravel riding classic offers a 50-mile route as well as a 25-miler, both deliver the legendary Raid Lamoille elevation gain!The Women's No Drop Group Ride also makes its return. grvl. net

14-15 | The Prouty, Hanover, N.H. This fundraiser is back and in person. Ride 20, 30, 50, 77 or 100 miles on roads in the Upper Valley, or do the 50-mile gravel ride. Golf 18 holes, walk 3k to 10k, or even row 5-15 miles. The Prouty Ultimate consists of riding 75 or 100 miles on one day and then doing any of 6 activities (run, walk, bike, row, golf, etc.) the next day. getinvolved. dartmouth-hitchcock.org/site/TR?fr_ id=1931&pg=entry

23 | Maxxis Eastern States Cup, Sugarbush

Come try your hand at downhill racing along with the best in the East. Compete in Downhill, Enduro and Kask showdown. Camping will be available again this year. Seasternstatescup.com.

28-30| Flow State MTB Festival, Ascutney

Join us at Ascutney to celebrate all things mountain biking at this third annual evebt. We will once again have bike demos from the best brands in the industry, beer from Vermont’s legendary brewers, live music and fun for all. flowstatemtbfestival.com

29 | Grateful Gravel, Warren

The day begins with a 35 or 60 mile gravel ride starting from Sugarbush Resort's Mt Ellen that makes your legs scream louder than Donna Jean during a mid-70’s Playing in the Band. An epic after party at Mt Ellen follows the ride. Zach Nugent, one of the best to cover the Grateful Dead, will play. gratefulgravel.com

WATERSPORTS & OTHER MAY

7 | Peavine Whitewater, Stockbridge

A downriver race for whitewater boaters of all abilities! Paddle 3.3 or 5.5 miles of Class II soup with some Class III spice as you trace the route of the historic Peavine Railroad through the scenic White River Valley. This event benefits the Ridgeline Outdoor Collective. Ridgelineoutdoorcollective.org. PFDs and paddling helmets are required for all racers. ridgelineoutdoorcollective.org

14 | Fiddlhead Slalom, E. Montpelier

A one-day downriver race for whitewater boaters. Part of Saturday will available for full course practice runs. On Sunday meet at 8:30 AM, unless otherwise noted, for the two runs in both session A and then B. nessrace.com/ races/fiddlehead-slalom-bh47r-9k2gg-24ly9

26-28 | Total Archery Challenge, Pico Mountain

Billed as "the greatest outdoor 3D archery experience in the nation," this is a fun, family friendly environment lets everyone enjoy archery. totalarcherychallenge.com/events/ killington-pico-vt/

June

4 | Onion River Race & Ramble, Bolton

A 10.5 mile paddle from Bolton to Richmond on the Winooski River that attracts serious racers and recreational paddlers alike. New to paddling? Take a recreational paddling class that day. After, head to Richmond Town park for lunch and live music. winooskiriver.org

17 | Saturday Club Haus Distance Swim Series, Newport

Find friends to swim with and learn from. Group open water-swims go to, and around, the islands of Lake Memphremagog's Derby Bay in progressively longer distances on Saturdays at 9 am. June 17, 24; July 1, 8, 15, and 22; August 19 and 26; Distances are 2, 3.3, 4, 6.5, 10 & 12 miles. kingdomgames.co

17-19 | LCI Father's Day Fishing Derby, Lake Champlain

Lake Champlain International's flagship event and a New England tradition. mychamplain.net/fathers-day-derby

18 | Vermont Sun Triathlon, Lake Dunmore, Salisbury

Race a 600-yard swim, then a 14-mile bike and a 3.1-mile run in this USAT State Championship Race. Race starts at Branbury State Park and course runs by beautiful Lake Dunmore. Awards for top 3, age group top 3 and relay teams. Event repeats on July 16 and Aug. 13. vermontsuntriathlonseries.com.

24 | Hope Row, Vergennes

Lake Champlain Maritime Museum hosts a so-much-fun row to New York - about 2 miles roundtrip. The Museum will provide 4-oar and 6-oar pilot gigs and life jackets Each gig will be assigned an experienced rower as coxswain. Register individually or as a team. projecthoeppner.com/hope-row

25 | Brattle Paddle, Brattleboro

Paddle a canoe, kayak, SUP or surfski either 9 miles or 5 miles in a races from the base at the Marina on the Water in Brattleboro in this river race for all skill levels. facebook. com/brattlepaddle/