
Race Date
Sep 12, 2026
Location
Shelburne, VT
This is definitely one of our racers' favorite races. There are no huge hills and the scenery is beautiful. Beginning and ending at picturesque Shelburne Beach, you will run along dirt, gravel and paved roads featuring scenic views of Vermont countryside and rural farmland. Run past Charlotte Beach situated on beautiful Lake Champlain just before entering the Holmes Creek Covered Bridge for the first time. The course continues on quiet, rolling hills before arriving at the turnaround. The half marathon runs through the covered bridge twice. The 5K and 10K turn around before reaching the bridge (although it's not that far beyond the 10K turnaround, so if you want to run through it, it's not going to add that much to your finish time for 10K runners).
Race Day
Saturday, September 12, 2026
Start Time
8:00 AM
Giveaway
Short-sleeved t-shirt
Start Location
407 Beach Road, Shelburne, VT, 05482
Course Type
Loop Course
Terrain
road
Difficulty
Ultra-Flat
Net Drop/km
+2.61 m
Separation
56.1%
Also Offers
USATF Certified Course
VT16001JK · Expires 2026 · Covered Bridges Half Marathon
Net uphill grade — expect a more challenging race. Point-to-point course layout.
Median Finish
2:07:11
9:43/mi
Winning Time
1:11:50
5:29/mi
Finishers (2025)
262
States Represented
28 / 50
Gender Split
FASTER 25%
1:52:26
MEDIAN
2:07:11
SLOWER 25%
2:25:32
Start (Low)
59°
Afternoon (High)
73°
Warm — hydration strategy is key, start conservatively
0.1"
Precipitation
10 mph
Wind
74%
Humidity
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