RACE & EVENT GUIDE VERMONT SPORTS

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RUNNING/HIKING

JUNE

5 | 30th Covered Bridges Half Marathon, Woodstock

Run 13.1 miles through scenic covered bridges, starting at Suicide Six Ski Area. 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. Two 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/

17 | 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 Notch, 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, hardpacked 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. Run through highland pastures and hardwood forest. 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

4 | July 4 5K, Rochester This 5k trail run/walk will start and finish at River Brook Park located at 211 VT Route 100 north. Free creemees for all kids, parade and BBQ takes place in the village following this event. ridgelineoutdoorcollective.com

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

15 |45th Goshen Gallop, Goshen

Tackle either the famous 10.2K— or the equally awesome, but more merciful 5K run. Runners looking for an exceptional backcountry course find it here… in the Moosalamoo National Recreation Area. From a natural obstacle course to a stunning surprise view from the south end of Hogback Mountain, the Gallop’s elevation profile and rugged terrain have earned the race the nickname “the toughest 10k in New England.” Proceeds go to the Blueberry Hill Outdoor Center. blueberryhilltrails.com/ goshengalloptrailrace

29 | Barre Heritage Festival 5K Trail Race, Barre

A 5K trail race on primarily single track trails through the historic Barre Granite Quarries. Terrain is wooded, rocky and lots of roots. Walkers are encouraged to participate. cvrunners.or

29 | Moosalamoo Ultra, Goshen Long challenging climbs, black bear sightings, stinging nettles are (for better or worse) hallmarks of this race. Each race (14 or 36 miles) is loaded with tough, yet beautiful singletrack taking you to the top of Mount Moosalamoo with a view of Lake Dunmore. Starts and ends at Blueberry Hill Outdoor Center. ironwoodadventureworks.com

August

12 | Cate Farm Tomato Trot, Plainfield

A 5K trail run/walk through farm fields and on woods roads, around Cate Farm. The first kilometer snakes along the Winooski River and is relatively flat; the rest is over small rolling hills. Each finisher will receive a pound of Cate Farm tomatoes and anyone 65 or older who beats Farmer Richard’s time gets 2 pounds of tomatoes! (FYI, Richard is not that fast:). catefarm.com

12 | Slate Valley Scramble, Poultney

Run this fun 8K or half-marathon trail race starting from Slate Valley Trails' Fairgrounds. Awards for top finishers, VT themed finisher prizes, and an event raffle! slatevalleytrails.org

12 | Red Rocks 5K, Burlington

Run a 5k on the trails of Red Rocks Park. Trails are dirt and gravel, with moderate hills through woods. Start and finish are at the lower parking lot near the beach. This Benefits the GMAA Scholarship. gmaa.org

27 | Race to the Top of VT, Stowe Hikers, bikers, and runners from across the U.S. and Canada run or bike up Mt. Mansfield, Vermont’s highest peak to benefit the Catamount Trail Association. The course ascends the historic Mansfield Toll Road. It is 4.3 miles in length, and has 2,564 feet of up. rttovt.com

September

9 | Bacon & Brew 4-Miler, Dummerston This 4 mile walk/run starts at Kampfires Campground and tours some beautiful backroads complete with cornfields, hidden valleys, and maple sugar farms. It loops back to Kampfires where the hugely-popular Baconfest party will be underway with food trucks, Whetstone Station Beers and more. Enjoy the post-race party trifecta: bacon, brews, and blues music! bb4miler.com/

17 | Trapp Cabin Races, Stowe

Run a 5k, 10k, or half-marathon at the beautiful Trapp Family Outdoor Center. This perennial favorite is also an important fundraiser for Green Mountain Adaptive Sports. greenmountainadaptive.org

Biking

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 | VT Monster, Stratton

A challenging ride 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. Vtmonster.com

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. The monies raised from this event support the adaptive programs and athletes of Vermont Adaptive year-round. charityride. vermontadaptive.org/

17 - 18 | VMBA Day Series, Killington

Group rides, after parties with Zero Gravity and timed runs down lower Rabbit Hole plus raffle prizes -- all to honor the Vermont Mountain Bike Association. vmba.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

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 website. 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, Appalachian, Middlebury and Brandon Gaps) 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 | 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

5-7 | Outerbike, Killington

For 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

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

15 | VMBA Day Series, Sugarbush

Group rides, downhill rides and shuttles, after parties with Zero Gravity and raffle prizes -- all to honor the Vermont Mountain Bike Association. vmba.org

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, for the third annual Flow State Mountain Biking Festival. 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

August

12 | Detoor, Westford Detoor was born when a group of riders asked how they might address common barriers to participation. This event aims to keep entry costs low, focus on riding, and support riders of all ages and abilities. Choose: ~35 or ~80 miles. Pedal the route or race the clock. Both courses feature lots of dirt and at least one aid station. bikereg.com/detoor

11 - 12 | VMBA Day Series, Stratton Group rides, after parties with Zero Gravity and a cross-country race and tours of local chapter trails - all to honor the Vermont Mountain Bike Association. vmba.org

19| VMBA Day Series, Bolton Valley

Group rides, downhill rides and shuttles, after parties with Zero Gravity and raffle prizes -- all to honor the Vermont Mountain Bike Association. vmba.org

26 | Overland Grand Prix, West Windsor. A 55-mile dirt road bicycle ride featuring close to 7,000 feet of climbing, eight sectors of Class 4 roads (unmaintained ancient public through-ways), two wellfortified sag stops, a magnificently scenic route and an awesome party afterwards. vermontoverland.com

September

9 | Kelly Brush Ride, Middlebury

Ride one of the supported routes (10, 20, 50, or 100 miles), or the brand-new 32-mile gravel ride. Can't make it? Ride from anywhere with our virtual option. Participation helps to make active lifestyles possible for people with spinal cord injuries. kellybrushfoundation.org

9-10 | VMBA Day Series, Burke Group rides, after parties with Zero Gravity and tours of local chapter trails. vmba.org

23 | VSECU Point to Point, Montpelier

Ride your bike and raise money for the Vermont Foodbank, and help end hunger in Vermont. Rides are 10, 30, 60, and 110 miles, each with fully stocked aid stations, basic first aid, and support and gear drivers. After, join us on the State House lawn for music, local bites, local brews, and fun and games for the whole family. Put the fun in fundraising and help meet our $150,000 fundraising goal! thepointtopoint.org

WATERSPORTS & OTHER

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

16 | Vermont Sun Triathlon & Branbury Classic, Salisbury

A 600-yard swim, 14-mile bike and a 3.1mile run in this USAT State Championship Race. Or do the Branbury Classic: a 1.5mile paddle, 14-mile bike and 3.1 mile run. Awards for top 3, age group & relay teams. vermontsuntriathlonseries.com.

24 | Hope Row, Vergennes

Lake Champlain Maritime Museum hosts a 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/

July

15 | NFCT Missiquoi Paddle and Pedal, Richford

This race combines 6.5 miles of paddling on a Wild and Scenic section of the Missisquoi and 5 miles of cycling on the Missisquoi Valley Rail Trail. Start in Richford at Davis Park, paddle to East Berkshire, and pedal back. northernforestcanoetrail.org

16 | Vermont Sun Triathlon & Branbury Classic, Salisbury

A 600-yard swim, 14-mile bike and a 3.1mile run. Or do the Branbury Classic: a 1.5mile paddle, 14-mile bike and 3.1 mile run. Awards for top 3, age group & relay teams. vermontsuntriathlonseries.com.

August

5 | Dryway Downriver Race Mass start race. On the signal you turn and go, The finish is a marked rock at the standard take out. Boat classes for 10’ and under, 10’ and over.facebook.com/ events/1493556451415597/

5-13 |NEK Swim Week

Swim 8 gorgeous lakes, 46 miles in 9 days. Lakes are: Crystal, Seymour, Echo, Massawippi, Caspian, Willoughby, Memphremagog and Island Pond. Kayakers paddle alongside. kingdomgames.co

13 | Vermont Sun/Lake Dunmore

Triathlons, Salisbury The Vermont Sun Triathlon is a 600-yard swim, 14-mile bike, 3.1-mile run. The Lake Dunmore Triathlon is a .9-mile swim, 28-mile bike, 6.2-mile run. Both events have an aqua bike division, swim and bike only, no run. Race offers digital photos, food, music, awards, finisher medals, T-shirts, massage and more. vermontsuntriathlonseries.com