Which Vermont cities have the most 5K races?
Burlington (4), Montpelier (2), Milton (1), St. Albans (1) lead the state for 5K races. Those give you the most dates to choose from if your schedule is tight.
Vermont · 5K
2026-2027 5K Races in Vermont
Every upcoming 5K in Vermont, all 21 of them, sorted by date. Dates, entry fees, finish-time stats from past results, and start-line maps.
21 upcoming 5K races · 10 with finish-time stats
By the numbers
The Biggest and Longest-Running
The Vermont races that stand out on the numbers: the biggest field, and the longest unbroken run of editions.
Vermont 5K Races by City
5K Races in Vermont by Month
The Next 5K Runs in Vermont
21 total Sun, Oct 25, 2026Ghostly Gallop Trail 5K Milton, VTFrom $20Details Sun, Oct 25, 2026Sarah Ramsey Strong 5k Burlington, VTFrom $40Details Sun, Nov 1, 2026Hard'ack Fall Trail Running Series St Albans, VTRegistration closedPricing TBADetails Sat, Nov 7, 2026UCS Superhero 5K and Kids' Dash Bennington, VTFrom $20Details Sat, Nov 7, 2026Steps for Strength Montpelier, VTFrom $15Details Thu, Nov 26, 2026Gobble Gobble Wobble Thanksgiving 5k Stratton Mountain, VTFrom $50Details Thu, Nov 26, 2026Zacks Place Thanksgiving Turkey Trot Woodstock, VTFrom $35Details Thu, Nov 26, 2026Jarred Williams Turkey Trot Richmond, VTFrom $30Details Thu, Nov 26, 2026Gobble Wobble 2026 Barre, VTFrom $20Details Thu, Nov 26, 2026GMAA Turkey Trot 5K Burlington, VTFreeDetails Thu, Nov 26, 2026Killington Turkey Trot Killington, VTFrom $30Details Thu, Nov 26, 2026Running of the Turkeys Arlington, VTFrom $30Details
How we calculate these stats: RunSesh calculates these figures from the most recent published results of past editions, sourced from RunSignup. We show aggregates only: field size, winning and median times, and the cutoff. We never publish individual finisher tables. Last updated Oct 25, 2026.
Common Questions About Running a 5K in Vermont
When are most 5K races held in Vermont?
November is the busiest month for 5K races in Vermont, with 11 of the 21, followed by October with 4. If you are flexible on the date, that is the quickest way to narrow things down.
Are Vermont 5K races beginner-friendly?
Yes, for the most part. Across the 10 5K races in Vermont with published results, the typical median finish is around 34:33, which means half of every one of those fields came in slower than that. Recreational runners and walk-runners are the bulk of these fields, not the exception.
Are there trail 5K races in Vermont?
Yes, 2 races around Vermont get you off the pavement: 1 is a trail race, and 1 mixes road and trail.