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Slate Valley Scramble

Race Date

Aug 8, 2026

Location

Poultney, VT

Solid Pick46

Quick facts

Date
Saturday, August 8, 2026
Location
Poultney, Vermont
Distance
Half marathon (13.1 mi) + 8K trail run | kids run
Course
Loop Course
Terrain
Trail
USATF certified
Not listed

Highlights

Atmosphere

Local Community

Logistics

Race Day

Saturday, August 8, 2026

Start Time

TBA

Start Location

Poultney, VT

Directions

Course Info

Course Type

Loop Course

Terrain

trail

Surface

Dirt Trail

Difficulty

Rolling Hills

Net Drop/km

0 m (Flat)

Separation

0.0%

Also Offers

8K trail run | kids run

Course Map

Quality Score

Solid Pick46
Methodology
Heritage6/20

3 years running

Size9/15

~54 finishers a year

Momentum5/5

growing or steady

Loyalty17/20

17% returning runners

Course & details3/15

4 timing sources

National draw7/10

runners from 13 states

Front-pack speed0/5

winner 1:43:37

Weather0/10

typical high 81°F

Race Day Weather

5-year historical avg

Start (Low)

63°

Afternoon (High)

81°

Hot conditions — adjust pace expectations, prioritize hydration

0.2"

Precipitation

9 mph

Wind

77%

Humidity

Frequently asked

When is the Slate Valley Scramble?

The Slate Valley Scramble is held on Saturday, August 8, 2026.

Where does the Slate Valley Scramble take place?

It takes place in Poultney, Vermont.

What distances does the Slate Valley Scramble offer?

The half marathon (13.1 miles), plus 8K trail run | kids run.

Is the Slate Valley Scramble course flat and good for a PR?

The Slate Valley Scramble is a rolling hills, loop course course.

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