Sat, Sep 12, 2026

Springfield Dam Run

Springfield, VT

Registration openAnnual since at least 2025

0.5 Miles1 Mile5K

About the Springfield Dam Run

The course runs entirely on Army Corps of Engineers property around the Springfield Dam, mixing singletrack trail with dirt road. There is some elevation gain along the way, but the descents are quick, and the route opens up to views of Mt. Ascutney at points. It suits runners who want a little texture underfoot without committing to a full mountain race.

The afternoon runs more like a local event than a morning road race. Food and ice cream vendors set up on site, and there is music and activities, so it is worth bringing people who are not running.

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Finish-Time Stats

Going by the 2025 results, this is a small, friendly field, with a competitive front end and a big recreational middle.

5K · 2025 results

60finishers

18:43winner

32:29median

1:11:31cutoff

Top 3: George Gowdy (18:43) · Heidi Westover (20:20) · Alyssa Anderson (20:50)

1 Miles · 2025 results

15finishers

5:04winner

6:19median

16:17cutoff

Top 3: George Gowdy (5:04) · Tim Van Orden (5:18) · Heidi Westover (5:47)

The Springfield Dam Run has been held every year since at least 2025. That is as far back as RunSignup's records for this race go, so it may well be older.

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Median

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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 Jul 27, 2026.

Distances & Start Times

0.5 Miles9/12/2026 16:00Free

1 Mile9/12/2026 16:15$20

5K9/12/2026 16:45$30

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Common Questions About the Springfield Dam Run

Will I finish last at the Springfield Dam Run?

Almost certainly not. Half the 5K field finished slower than 32:29, and the last recorded finisher came in around 1:11:31, so there is a long tail of runners behind the middle of the pack. Most fields are far slower than people expect.

Is the Springfield Dam Run a good first 5K?

It is a small race (60 finishers), which is friendlier and less intimidating than a big-city event, though the field thins out. There is no qualifying time, and the finish-time spread above shows how varied the field really is. If it is your first 5K, that spread matters more than the winner's time.

How competitive is the Springfield Dam Run?

The 5K winner ran 18:43 while the median finisher took 32:29. That spread points to a mixed field, with a competitive front and a big recreational middle.