Williston, Vermont · Saturday, October 31, 2026
The RutFest is a running and ultra event held on Saturday, October 31, 2026. It is located in Williston, Vermont.
Course
Certified 5K & 10K out and back on Cochran Road, starting and finishing at Farr Road, diagonally across the main road from the historic Round Church. The course is paved with a few rolling hills. Both events start at 7:30 AM. There is a 2-hour cutoff time.
Registration
Pre-registration is online. Online registration closes at 11:59 PM on Thursday.
Day of registration is available, with an increased fee (see below). Please arrive early if you plan to register day of to help out our volunteers!
Restrictions
Open to runners of ALL ages who identify as female. In the spirit of including marginalized athletes, Round Church Women's Run includes a category for participants who identify as Non-Binary.
Entry Fee
$30 pre-registration/$35 race day. GMAA members subtract $5 from entry fee.
Benefit
Girls on the Run - VT
Information
Race Directors - Hibby Whitten & Jazmyn Sylvester-Cross [email protected]
There are no refunds, deferrals, or transfers.
Course
A 5k on the trails of Red Rocks Park. Trails are dirt and gravel, with moderate hills through woods. NEW COURSE IN 2022: Starting line is at main gate near Central Ave. The finish line is at the picnic area near the beach. See map:
COURSE MAP
Race History
The GMAA has held a variation of the Red Rocks 5k since the early 1990s to raise money for the GMAA scholarship fund. Each year the GMAA awards scholarships to college-bound runners based on their contributions to the sport of running and their academic achievement. In recent years the GMAA has awarded 2 or 3 $1,000 scholarships to students who have achieved academic excellence and contributed to the sport of running.
Registration
Entry Fee: $20 (GMAA members subtract $5)
Pre-registration is encouraged. All pre-registered runners will be entered into the raffle.
Online pre-registration will close the night before the race at midnight.
In-person registration will be available on race day 8-9AM.
There will be no refunds, deferrals, or transfers.
Restrictions
Open to all runners 12 and older. For runners under the age of 12, the runner must be accompanied by a parent or guardian throughout the race.
Refreshments
We will provide post-race snacks and water.
Facilities
There will be porta-potties near the entrance to the park and the park restrooms will also be open.
Prizes
Awards for the overall men’s, women’s and non-binary finisher in each age group. For the scholarship division (17 and under), top three finishers will be awarded in each category.
All pre-registered runners will be automatically entered into the raffle prizes, which will be distributed at bib pick-up.
Parking
Red Rocks will be open for race parking, but you will not be able to leave until all runners have finished, which is about 45 minutes after race start. Additionally, you can park on Central Ave, where you would normally park for Red Rocks.
Information
Alex McHenry: [email protected]
NOTE: GMAA/Insurance rules prohibit running with a baby jogger or dog. For safety reasons and as a courtesy to fellow runners, GMAA strongly discourages the use of headphones.
Absolute Mountain: The Premier Outdoor Hybrid Fitness Race in Stowe, Vermont
Take on steep elevation, rugged trails, and a series of demanding workouts as you race toward the summit.
Event details and schedule
Stowe Mountain Resort, Vermont | SEP 5th 2026
00 | StrengthErg 2 minutes
01 | Over the Shoulder Med Ball Toss 30 Reps
02 | SkiErg 700m
03 | Weighted Lunges 70m
04 | RowErg 700m
05 | Uphill backwards run 100m
06 | Suitcase Carry 150m
07 | BikeErg 1200m
Total Running Distance ~ 3km
This is definitely one of our racers' favorite races. There are no huge hills and the scenery is beautiful. Beginning and ending at picturesque Shelburne Beach, you will run along dirt, gravel and paved roads featuring scenic views of Vermont countryside and rural farmland. Run past Charlotte Beach situated on beautiful Lake Champlain just before entering the Holmes Creek Covered Bridge for the first time. The course continues on quiet, rolling hills before arriving at the turnaround. The half marathon runs through the covered bridge twice. The 5K and 10K turn around before reaching the bridge (although it's not that far beyond the 10K turnaround, so if you want to run through it, it's not going to add that much to your finish time for 10K runners).