For full information about our weekly race series, we encourage you to visit our website: https://catamountoutdoor.org/race-series-weekly/
In the event that the race is cancelled for inclement weather, your entry can be transferred to a different week.
A huge thank you to our 2026 series sponsors!
Gold Level
Central Vermont Runners, MoveWell, SDR Clothing Company
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Grateful Gravel is the proud creation of Deadhead gravel bike riders from the Mad River Valley, combining their love of long bike rides and music festivals into one long strange event. Two entertainment endeavors that collide to move you brightly. Grateful Gravel provides a challenging cycling event featuring some of Vermont's most picturesque landscapes and gravel roads that segues into a face melting gathering of community and friends to enjoy the song catalog of Hunter, Garcia, and the rest of the Grateful Dead.
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The day begins with a 21, 46, or 63 mile gravel ride that makes your legs scream louder than Donna Jean during a mid-70’s Playing in the Band. An epic after party at Cousin's Brewing starts at 2:00 PM with music, food, beverages, and bar games. Weather-permitting, we'll have an outdoor stage and beer garden on the beautiful lawn out back.
All riders can refuel after the ride with a small meal provided by Silk Road and a beer compliments of Cousin's Brewing. Additional food and beverage will be available for purchase.
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NEW THIS YEAR - Mountain Bike Option! If you prefer dirt to gravel, we are offering several guided rides of the incredible Mad River Riders trail network. There will be options ranging from kid-friendly short spins to epic adventures with huge climbs and everything in between. Mountain bike rides leave the brewery at 11 AM. Come early to peruse your options and sign up for the perfect ride. Some of the rides will be shuttle-supported. Shuttle rides are included, but capacity is not infinite. Sign up for shuttles and rides in the morning before the 11 AM departures.
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.
In 2026 The Longest Day Will be exploring a new region of the Adirondack Mountains in New York. This will be a 24 hour event held in the heart of one of the largest parks in the US. Teams of 2 - 4 will experience world class single track mountain biking, incredible navigation through forests and over mountains, and exciting wilderness packrafting.
This race is built to challenge the toughest adventure racers but also give new folks the chance to experience a longer race format. On this course many of the checkpoints will be optional with a fewer number of mandatory points to make sure that everyone gets across the finish line together.
Unfortunately our permitting does not allow for solo racers for this event.
The course we designed will be a challenge both for experienced racers and new folks alike so don’t shy away if you’re just starting out in AR, we’ve got something for everyone!
Race Course Highlights:
• Strategic route planning
• Pre-plotted maps
• Scenic and challenging terrain
• Killer post-race feed
This year’s race will take place in brand new AR territory. So get ready for an amazing adventure in a brand new venue!
Since 2026 will feature packrafting, boats will NOT be provided by the race organization. We are requiring all teams to provide their own packrafts for the event. We are passing this savings onto the participants with lower entry fees for 2026
Last Man Standing Lake Placid
July 25th, 2026 at 9:00 AM
Last Man Standing is a backyard ultra race held on the pristine, wooded trails at Mt. Hovenberg in Lake Placid, New York. Based on the original Backyard Ultra format created by Lazarus Lake, the rules are simple—but finishing is anything but.
You must complete one 4.167-mile loop every hour on the hour. Finish a loop early? Great—rest, refuel, stretch, panic, question your life choices—just be back in the corral before the next bell rings. The moment you fail to start a loop on time, you’re out.
Some show up to win. Most show up to find out what they’re made of. Whether your goal is 2 loops or 40, this event is about going further than you thought possible.
The Last Man Standing course is as inviting as it is challenging. Those who are new to trail running and the backyard ultra format may find themselves completing new personal best distances. Trail veterans will push against their toughest limits and break through them!
PRICE Alert: (Current as of 3/13/2026 142 Sign Ups)
[DEL: 0-125 (Participants) = $115 :DEL]
126-150 (Participants) = $125
151-175 (Participants) = $135
176-200 (Participants)= $145
201+ (Participants)= Waitlist
Race Giveaways: Shirts and Medals (New Photos Below)
NEW 2026: Award Ribbon Sliders (Photo Below) that attach to the Run Medal Ribbons for hitting Ultra Levels (50k, 50 Mile, 100K, and 100 Mile)
RACE will Sell Out at 200 Runners. Then there will be a waitlist.
Awards will be given for Overall Champion, Male/Female Overall, Masters Male/Female, Grand Masters Male/Female (NEW 2026)
Event/Ride description: Fun community gravel ride hosted by Bicycle Express and Frost Beer Works to raise money for Bicycle Express Racing. Registration includes a post ride beer from Frost Beer Works and Tacos. 100% of proceeds will be donated to Bicycle Express Racing. Bicycle Express Racing Team is a Vermont based Team that focusses on supporting youth athletes and development for riders looking to enhance their racing careers. More about us here.
Event/Ride: Tour de Frost
Date: Sunday, July 26th
Time: 9:00am ride start (8:15 - 8:55 check in/registration)
Start Address: Frost Beer Works, 171 Commerce Street, Hinesburg, VT 05461
3 routes: 19, 30, 45mile options - Ride leaders and sweepers will be present.
Follow the rules of the road, be seen, use a red flashing taillight
Schedule:
8:15 - 8:55 - Registration
8:55 - 9:10 - Gather for rider welcome and group photo
9:10 - 9:20 - Route departures:
9:10 - 45 mile roll out
9:15 - 30 mile roll out
9:20 - 19 mile roll out
11:30-2:30 Post ride meal and Frost Beer Works open (taproom @ 11:15)
Routes:
TDF 19 https://ridewithgps.com/routes/47566984
TDF 30 https://ridewithgps.com/routes/47566955
TDF 45 https://ridewithgps.com/routes/47566911
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