4 events in Chittenden County, Vermont

Course

Certified (VT21003JK) 10K out and back on muddy, hilly, country roads through rural Westford. Starts on Brookside Road in front of Westford Elementary School (146 Brookside Rd, Westford, VT 05494) and heads south on Brookside Road and then Pettingill Road. Turn around at mile 3 and come back the same way, but finishing in the school driveway.

Registration

Entry Fee: $15 Pre-registration/$20 Race Day (GMAA members subtract $5)

• Pre-registration encouraged. Please register online (online registration closes Friday at midnight).

• Race day registration from 8:45 - 9:30 a.m. at the Westford School on Brookside Road in Westford

• There are 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.

Facilities

Bathrooms are available, but there are no showers.

Prizes

Prizes will be awarded to top finishers in the men’s, women’s, and non-binary categories in addition to a random drawing!

Directions

Take Vermont 128 to Westford Village. At the common turn south onto Brookside Road (dirt). School is on the left after a half mile.

Questions?

Reach out to Race Directors Bradley Sleeper and Rachel Rudder: [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.

There are no refunds, deferrals or transfers.

Course

Certified (VT13009JK) gently rolling 5 miler on Old Pump Rd. This is an out and back course on a dirt road that initially crosses over Browns River and then arcs along a couple of fields and along the tree line. It's a great tune-up race if you're training for VCM or another late spring race.

Registration

Entry Fee: $15 (GMAA members subtract $5)

• Online pre-registration is strongly encouraged and closes at noon on Friday

• All pre-registered runners will be entered into the raffle!

• Day of race registration $20 cash or check 8:00-8:45am

• Race day packet pickup will be open 8:00-8:45am in the alcove in front of Jericho Elementary School.

• 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

Aid Station on course with water at miles 1.75 & 3.25

Water and post race refreshments will be available at the finish line.

Facilities

There will be two porta-potties located on the grass in the parking area in front of the school.

Prizes

Awards for the overall top finishers in the men’s, women’s, non-binary and under 18 category. All pre-registered runners will be automatically entered into the raffle prizes.

We do not plan to announce awards after the race, instead raffle prizes will be distributed at packet pickup and finisher prizes will be handed out at the finish line.

Parking

The Jericho Elementary School parking lot. Please DO NOT park at Palmer Lane Maple.

Information

Reach out with inquiries to Race Director Katie Merrick: [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.

Choose to run either the 5K, 10K or 15K distance and enjoy the scenic Colchester Causeway. The race will begin at Airport Park and follow dirt and gravel trails out onto the historic Causeway Path, surrounded by diverse wetlands, mountain views, and Lake Champlain. Runners will make their way to designated turn-around points before returning to the finish at Airport Park. Chip timed race. Race results, t-shirt (If registered before May 1st) and post-race refreshments included.

10K & 15K event:

• Runners must be at least 12 years old.

• Race walkers are not allowed.

Start Times (Times are subject to change):

• 15K Heat 1 - 8:00am

• 10K Heat 1 - 8:05am

• 10K Heat 2 - 8:10am

• 5K Heat 1 - 8:15am

• 5K Heat 2 - 8:20am

*Please arrive well before 8:00am to ensure time to check-in and get ready.

Register today! Race capacity is 400 runners.

Sign ups after May 1st will not receive a Colchester Causeway T-Shirt.