Triquest Gravel Triathlon 2026

Course

Route: Start at the State Park entrance, run up the paved Auto Road 3.7 miles - 2300 Vertical Feet,

Finish at the summit parking lot.

A USATF Sanctioned Event.

Headphones are permitted (per updated USATF rules) but baby strollers are

strictly forbidden in the race

Limited parking at summit parking lot near the finish line and also the location of post race festivities (awards, food, etc). $4.00 per vehicle to drive up the auto road. First come, first served. Mt. Ascutney State Park requires dogs to be on a leash and they must have a rabies tag

Age Groups:

M&F 14&under, 15-19, 20-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60+

Lodging

Mt. Ascutney State Park - Camping at the race site, 802-674-2060

Holiday Inn Club Vacations at Ascutney Mountain Resort - Brownsville, Reservations: 800-315-2621,: 802-484-7711 (5 miles from race)

Snapdragon Inn - Windsor 802-227-0008 (about 5 miles from race)

Holiday Inn Express - Springfield 802-885-4516 (about 12 miles from race)

Windsor Motel - Windsor 802-674-5584 (about 3 miles from race)

Known as the best 13.1 mile race in New England.

The Covered Bridges Half Marathon was first run in 1992. Race founder David Chioffi and a group of community members got together to create a half marathon along some of the best running routes around Woodstock, Vermont. The course they designed was unique because of the four covered bridges along the way, two of which the runners ran through. After building a mailing list of over 4,000 names, the race had nearly 400 runners that first year.

Like many races, the course was adjusted several times in the first few years to address traffic and parking concerns, as well as the growing popularity of the race. The current course has been in place since 1997. The popularity of the race has continued to rise, reaching 2,900 registrants in 2001.

The race was scaled back in 2002 to 2,000 registrants in order to maintain the small feel of the race and in response to reduced parking capacity.

The race has grown very slowly to the present cap of 2,300 runners. The on-line registration fills quickly each year, usually in a few minutes from the time that it “goes live.”

The race is organized by a completely volunteer staff, under the corporate umbrella of CBHM, Inc., a non-profit corporation formed specifically to organize running events and donate the proceeds to charity.

Covered Bridges Half Marathon - a community based RUNNING ROAD-RACE-held on the first Sunday in June and is hosted by CBHM Inc., a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization located in Woodstock, Vermont.

CBHM is the best 13.1 miles in New England! Experience some of Vermont's Covered Bridges.

Each year CBHM runners give back over $75,000 in donations to our youth groups, non-profits and local recreation departments (the people who take care of you on our race course!)

Join us for another year of Cirque Series at Killington. 8.2 miles featuring 3,010' ft vert.

Prizes

Prizes will be distributed at the end of each race and for the overall series winners. There are three categories in which the prizes will be given out: Sport, Expert and Pro. Prizes for each race are as follows:

Pro - Killington

1st place - $2000 cash

2nd place - $250 cash

3rd place - $150 cash

Expert

1st - $400 in Gear

2nd - $250 in Gear

3rd - $150 in Gear

Sport

1st - $300 in Gear

2nd - $200 in Gear

3rd - $100 in Gear

Grom Award - youngest competitor will be recognized.

OG Award - wisest competitor will be recognized.

Lexie Award - the "unofficial MVP" of the race will be recognized.

Middle of the Pack Award - the person that finished exactly middle will be recognized.

LODGING - Killington Group is our partner for the 2026 Killington race. Properties include condominiums (w/ pools/hot tubs) as well as single family homes (some w hot tubs etc) throughout the mountain. Cirque racers can enjoy 15% discount. To book: killingtongroup.com Use code: CIRQUETKG26 at checkout. Or call reservations: 802.422.2300

Overall 2026 Season Winner + Points

The racers with the most points at the end of all races will be declared the overall 2025 winner. The top 20 racers of each event will obtain points. The following is the per stage breakdown as a function of place:

1 - 50pt 6 - 30pt 11 - 20pt 16 - 10pt

2 - 40pt 7 - 28pt 12 - 18pt 17 - 8pt

3 - 36pt 8 - 26pt 13 - 16pt 18 - 6pt

4 - 34pt 9 - 24pt 14 - 14pt 19 - 4pt

5 - 32pt 10 - 22pt 15 - 12pt 20 - 2pt

PRIZE MONEY 2026 OVERALL SEASON STANDINGS **Men's & Women's

PRO

PEAK FREAK Belt Buckle - Overall 2026 season

PEAK FREAK Belt Buckle - Overall 2026 season

PEAK FREAK Belt Buckle - Overall 2026 season

EXPERT

1ST - PEAK FREAK Belt Buckle - Overall 2026 season

2ND- PEAK FREAK Belt Buckle - Overall 2026 season

3RD- PEAK FREAK Belt Buckle - Overall 2026 season

SPORT

1ST - PEAK FREAK Belt Buckle - Overall 2026 season

2ND- PEAK FREAK Belt Buckle - Overall 2026 season

3RD- PEAK FREAK Belt Buckle - Overall 2026 season

**Everyone that runs six 2026 Cirque Series races will receive a Cirque Series 2026 PEAK FREAK belt buckle

Registration

We are capping the race at 700 entries, we encourage to sign up right away.

Bibs / Timing Chips

Cirque Series will utilize Competitive timing to time the event with a disposable chip placed on the back of your bib. Please do not fold, crush or remove the chip from the bib. You may dispose of the chip/bib after the race is over.

Rules / Guidelines

Please help us preserve the beauty of our mountains and assist in maintaining an enjoyable, safe event for everyone involved.

Please respect private property near the trails. Do not trespass.

No littering: Participants are encouraged to carry water and food during the event.

Please dispose of all waste and recyclables in the proper containers.

Please be respectful of all Forest Service officials.

Do not impede another runner.

Leave no trace: Pack-in pack-out.

We will provide hydration at aid stations & finish line.

Contact: Tom Hooper, [email protected]

Julian Carr, [email protected]

The Lace Up for Laura 5k walk/run fundraiser and Kids' Fun Run is a way to come together the last Saturday in June each year in celebration of Laura Cody McNaughton's life and her vision to bring health and wellness to all before she died in a tragic car accident on June 28, 2018. All proceeds support local high school scholarships, and thanks to our amazing participants and sponsors, we’ve awarded $50,000 in local scholarships so far! It is intended to be a fun activity families can participate in together with runners and walkers of all abilities.

The event will consist of two races held on Saturday, June 27, 2026 in Weathersfield, VT:

---->8:30am- Approximately 1/3 mile Kids' (12 and under) Fun Run with COLOR RUN stations, BUBBLE stations, and a MEDAL for all. Plus all participants will receive a complimentary commemorative LACE UP DUCK for the Springfield Area Parent Child Center Duck Run happening in Springfield at their Family Block Party and Duck Run at 4PM! Ducks will have a chance to win cash and prizes at their event. A great day for local families!

---->9:00am- 3.1 mile (5km) race for all ages and abilities with professional timing, music, water stations, and uplifting energy

The starting line for both races will be located near the intersection of Plains Road and Reservoir Road. The 3.1 mile race will be an out and back race on the scenic dirt road known for its lack of change in elevation. Proceeds from the 5K will benefit the Laura Cody McNaughton Memorial fund and its annual scholarship which will be awarded to a graduating senior who exemplifies Laura’s leadership and giving spirit, and is pursuing further education and training in a field where these principles may be put into practice.