Which Vermont cities have the most races?
Shelburne (4), Burlington (4), South Burlington (3), Ludlow (2) have the most upcoming races in Vermont. If you are willing to travel an hour or two, those give you the widest choice of dates and distances.
Vermont · Race calendar
Running Races in Vermont
Every upcoming running race in Vermont, all 45 of them. 5Ks, 10Ks, half marathons and marathons with dates, pricing, finish-time stats from past results, and start-line maps.
45 upcoming races · 23 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.
Races by City in Vermont
Soonest Races in Vermont
45 total Sat, Aug 1, 2026The Red Rocks 5K South Burlington, VTFrom $20Details Sat, Aug 1, 2026Fairfax Egg Run Fairfax, VTFrom $30Details Fri, Aug 14, 2026Last Mile 5k Run/Walk Randolph, VTPricing TBADetails Sat, Aug 15, 2026Jamaica Day Dash 2026 Jamaica, VTFrom $20Details Sat, Aug 22, 2026Vergennes Day Race 2026 Vergennes, VTFrom $35Details Sat, Sep 5, 2026Northfield 5K & One Mile Kids' Race Northfield, VTFrom $5Details Sat, Sep 5, 2026Ludlow Volunteer Firefighters Association 5 Alarm 5K Road Race/Walk Ludlow, VTFrom $25Details Sat, Sep 5, 20265 Alarm 5K Ludlow, VTFrom $25Details Sun, Sep 6, 2026Beat the Manure 5K at the Guilford Fair Guilford, VTFrom $20Details Sun, Sep 6, 2026Run & Refuel Milton, VTFrom $5Register Sat, Sep 12, 2026The Sprouty Sharon, VTFrom $20Details Sat, Sep 12, 2026Saucony Charlotte Covered Bridge Half Marathon & 5k/10k Shelburne, VTFrom $35Details
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.
Common Questions About Racing in Vermont
What race distances can I run in Vermont?
Vermont has 5K (36), 10K (9), Half Marathon (3), Marathon (1), Ultra (1). Pick a distance to narrow the list to races you would actually enter.
When is race season in Vermont?
September is the busiest month for races in Vermont, with 23 of the 45, followed by October with 8. If you are flexible on the date, that is the quickest way to narrow things down.
Are Vermont races beginner-friendly?
Yes, for the most part. Across the 23 races in Vermont with published results, the typical median finish is around 34:04, 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 races in Vermont?
Yes, 12 races around Vermont get you off the pavement: 6 are trail races, and 6 mix road and trail. Surfaces are not always published, so it is worth checking a specific race before you register.