2 running events in Washington County, Vermont

Scenic figure 8 course on 90% dirt roads with ponds and hills through Calais and East Montpelier. Run the Half Marathon or share the fun with a partner in the 8+5.1 mile relay. Aid stations will provide water and Gatorade at 2-3 mile intervals. Awards for overall, age groups and relays.

Double Dirt Challenge!

TBA whether or not we will partner with The Craftsbury Outdoor Center again to offer the Double Dirt Challenge!

SAINTS SHUFFLE 2026 presented by Central Vermont Auto Mart- Friday, May 29, 2026 at Millstone Trails

This is our 9th annual community fun run/walk to benefit St. Monica- St. Michael School. Choose a virtual option or join us in person on a scenic trail past historic granite quarries at the Barre Town Forest. Start and finish at the field across from Millstone Lodge. Register by May 11, 2026, to receive a free t-shirt! Ice cream and a food truck will be on site.

RACE DAY REGISTRATION IS AVAILABLE FROM 4:00 p.m. to 5:50 p.m. in the event room at Millstone Hill Lodge. Please bring exact change ($25 for 14 years and younger, $35 for 15 years and adults) or a check. This is also the check-in for our preregistered runners.

∗An adult should supervise all children participants in the 5K during the event. Children in the Kids' K can run with or without an adult accompanying them, and adult chaperones for the Kids' K do not need to register.

IN-PERSON OPTION AT BARRE TOWN FOREST, MAY 29:

• 5:00 pm Kids' K (1K fun run/walk) start

• 6:00 pm (5K fun run/walk) start

• Start/finish at the field across from Millstone Hill Lodge - Kids' K course is entirely in this field

• 5K will follow the Millstone XC Quarry Class route (https://www.strava.com/segments/22118806)

• Race check-in table open 4:30 pm-5:55 pm- Medals handed out at the finish line

• Walk or run at your own pace (most walkers complete the course in about an hour)

• Bring Your Water Bottle to help reduce waste!

• Post-race raffle, need not be present to win

• Souvenir t-shirts for everyone who registers by May 11!

VIRTUAL OPTION:

• Complete a run, walk, or bike at your chosen location, time, and distance!

• Included in the post-race raffle (winners will be notified to pick up prizes at St. Monica- St. Michael School)

• For a chance to be featured on social media, email a photo of your run/walk to ([email protected])

• Souvenir t-shirts for everyone who registers by May 11!

• Shirts, medals, and raffle prizes (if applicable) can be picked up at St. Monica - St. Michael School during business hours

BOTH OPTIONS:

Participants can create an online fundraising page when they register! All participants are encouraged to fundraise and collect donations from friends and family. All proceeds support our small, non-profit Pre-K-8 grade private Catholic school serving students of all faiths throughout central Vermont.

*** Prizes will be awarded to the top 5 fundraisers. The top 5 fundraisers get to choose between these great prizes!

1. Jay Peak Pump House Indoor Water park passes (for 4)

2. Get Air Trampoline Park 2-hour passes (for 4)

3. Thunder Road general admission passes (for 4)

4. Under Attack gift certificate

5. Movie Passes from FGB movie theaters, Barre & Montpelier locations (for 4)

*All photos submitted electronically become the property of St. Monica - St. Michael School and may be used for promotional purposes

**Shirts can be mailed to participants outside our service area by request. Please specify your t-shirt size - Child size (S, M, L, XL) / Adult size (S, M, L, XL)

Millstone event will be held rain or shine and converted to a virtual race in case of thunderstorms or other severe weather; all registered participants.