THE GREEN MOUNTAIN CALENDAR JUNE 20-23 | AJGA Killington Junior Golf Championship Come watch the game’s future stars as they tee it up at Green Mountain National Golf Club. killington.com 25 | The 200-on-100 Double Century, North Troy This is a single-day double-century that travels the length of Vermont, from the Canada to the Massachusetts state line, primarily following VT-100. 100-200.org 25 | Lake Dunmore Triathlon and Vermont Sun Triathlon, Salisbury Swim .9 miles, bike 28 miles and run 6.2 miles in the Lake Dunore Triathlon, a USAT State Championship race, or try the Vermont Sun Triathlon, with a 600 yard swim, a 14-mile bike leg and a 3.1-mile run. Vermontsuntriathlonseries.com 25 | Catamount Ultra, Trail Run, Trapp Family Lodge, Stowe Run a 25K or 50K trail race on wide, hard-packed dirt trails at the Trapp Family Lodge Outdoor Center. The 50K course is two laps on the 25K course ,which passes rolling highland pastures and hardwood forest, complete with maple sugar tap lines in place and ready for the spring “run.” catamountultra.com 25-26| 7th Annual Vermont Renaissance Faire, Stowe Dress in Renaissance garb and sample Medieval-inspired artisans and craft vendors, beer, wine and cider makers. vtgatherings.com 26 | Central Vermont Cycling Tour, Montpelier An original gravel grinder, this ride takes you either 15, 30 or 60 miles on country roads. Look forward to great food, convenient rest stops, well-marked courses, maple creemees, and hula hoops. All to raise funds to build the Cross Vermont Trail. Crossvermont.org.
JULY 4 | Montpelier Mile, Montpelier Celebrate Independence by running a fast mile in the state’s capita. onionriver.com 4 | Clarence Del Mar 5K, South Hero This is the 39th running of this July 4 tradition. Don’t miss it! Gmaa.run 4 | Fourth of July Parade, Warren With floats, music and many surprises this classic Vermont affair is a must on your bucket list of things to do. Get there early! Warrenpajuly4th.com 8-9 | The Prouty, Hanover, N.H. Ride 20, 35, 50, 77 or 100 miles on roads in the Upper Valley, or wherever home may be. Or tackle a 52-mile gravel ride. Golf 18 holes, run, walk 3k to 10k, or even row 5-15 miles. The Prouty is in person or virtual this year, but there are still many ways to participate. Limited in-person option. dartmouth-hitchcock.org 10 | Mad Marathon, Waitsfield A Boston Marathon qualifier, 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. madmarathon.com 16 | Trout Day at Sugarbush, Warren A day devoted to fly fishing with fly-tying demonstrations, casting clinics, and a chance to participate in a Trout Unlimited raffle. Learn the basics of fly fishing, talk with a local guide for tips on fly selection and presentation. sugarbush.com
17 | Vermont Sun Triathlon & Branbury Classic Triathlons, Salisbury Paddle 1.5 miles, bike 14 miles, and run 3.1 miles in the Branbury Classic or do the Vermont Sun Triathlon (600 yard swim, 14-mile bike, 3.1 mile run). A classic, pristine course starts and finishes at Branbury State Park. Participants paddle, bike and run around beautiful Lake Dunmore. Vermont Sun Triathlon repeats on August 14. vermontsuntriathlonseries.com 15-16 | Killington Wine Festival, Killington This year combines some of favorite Wine Fest traditions like a VIP tasting at The Peak, a Pico tasting event on Saturday and our month-long wine trail where local restaurants shine while you sip! Killington.com 15-17 | Vermont 100 Endurance Running Race, West Windsor A 100-mile or 100-kilometer race on foot or by horseback. 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, with breathtaking views of the southern Green Mountains. Vermont100.com 16 | Missisquoi Paddle-Pedal, Richford This family-friendly event combines 6.5 miles of paddling down a designated Wild & Scenic section of the Missisquoi River and 5 miles of cycling on the adjacent Missisquoi Valley Rail Trail. Northernforestcanoetrail.org 16 | 44th Annual Goshen Gallop, Goshen Start is at 4 pm for a 10.2 or 5.1 kilometer race on this exceptional backcountry course on the trails of the Moosalamoo National Recreation Area. Starts and finishes at the Blueberry Hill Outdoor Center and benefits the center. 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.” goshengallop.com 16 | Raid Lamoille, Craftsbury A challenging 25 -or 55-mile gravel ride that includes a significant amount of packed-gravel riding and some major climbing segments. This is not a race and there is a women’s no-drop ride option too. grvl.net/raid-lamoille.com 16-17 | Slate Valley Epic, Poultney A 40+ mile, 5,000+ vertical mountain bike race on Vermont’s newest and best single-track trails in the Slate Valley of southwestern Vermont. slatevalleytrails.org 24 | Eastern States Maxxis Cup, Sugarbush Resort, Warren Join in or watch the top riders in the East compete in downhill, enduro and a KASK showdown on the trails at Sugarbush Resort. Sugarbush.com 29-31 | Flow State Mountain Bike Festival, Mt. Ascutney, Brownsville The trails at Ascutney Outdoors play host to Flow State, the Vermont Mountain Bike Festival, a three-day celebration of all things mountain biking put on by Mountain Flyer. Flowstatemtbfestival.com. 29-31 | Rooted Vermont, Richmond Join Ted and Laura King for a weekend long celebration of gravel roads, community and all things VT. Race the long course (82 miles) and 8,000 feet of climbing or go your own pace and do the 48-mile short course. An epic afterparty featuring local foods and brews follows. rootedvermont.com 30-31 | Red Bull Dual Slalom, Killlington Compete head to head on a wild course designed for the Red Bull Raw. The Next Gen comp is on Sunday. Killington.com 30 | Moosalamoo Ultra, Goshen Run 14 miles or tackle the ultra, 36 miles of mostly singletrack in the Moosalamoo National Recreation Area. The race is based out of the Blueberry Hill Outdoor Center and will have free camping onsight on Friday and Saturday night (or stay at the Blueberry Hill Inn). Ironwoodadventureworks.com
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