July 2008

West Hill Shop MTB Rides

Come join our mountain bike rides in Putney, Vermont every Sunday morning leaving from the West Hill Shop at 9AM. These rides are intermediate to advanced single track adventures lasting about 2 hours.

Wednesday Night Trail Running Series

A fun non-intimidating atmosphere! Open to all levels and ages!

Awards given out at the end of the 18-week series, based on attendance, not performance.

What: 5 kilometer (3.1 mi) fun race, 2.5 km (1.5 mi) race for 9-12 year olds and a short race for children 8 years old and under.

Where: Grafton Ponds, Grafton Vt

When: Wednesday nights at 6 p.m.

Thursday Night Mountain Bike Race Series at Grafton Ponds

A fun non-intimidating atmosphere! Open to all levels & ages!

Awards given out at the end of the 18-week series, based on attendance, not performance.

What: Fun cross-country mountain bike trail racing; length varies per level.

Where: Grafton Ponds, Grafton VT

When: Thursday Nights 6 p.m.

Pricing: Little Bears (8 & younger) are FREE!

GMBC/Sports & Fitness Edge Practice Criterium Series

USCF sanctioned training races on a fast 1 kilometer course. USCF cycling licenses sold on site, all USCF rules apply. Race dates 5/6, 5/20, 6/3, 6/17, 7/1, 7/15 and 8/5. amaclimber20@aol.com (802)899-1250

GMBC/Sports & Fitness Edge Practice Criterium Series

USCF sanctioned training races on a fast 1 kilometer course. USCF cycling licenses sold on site, all USCF rules apply. Race dates 5/6, 5/20, 6/3, 6/17, 7/1, 7/15 and 8/5. amaclimber20@aol.com (802)899-1250

Great Glen Spring Trail Running Series

A weekly trail running race series for all abilities and ages. Every Thursday for eight weeks racers can run/walk the long, short or mini courses between 3:30 and 7:00 p.m. Awards for top three in each category. Prizes for competitors who complete 6 out of 8 weeks are based on a raffle at the end of series awards party. amy@greatglentrails.com (603)466-2333

32nd Annual John Langhans Green Miles 7 Mile Run/Walk & Fun Run

7 Mile Run/Walk Plus Kids' Fun Run on July 4, 2008!
BRING THE WHOLE FAMILY!

Firecracker 4

Location(s): Saratoga Springs

A 4 mile road race beginning on Broadway to start the holiday weekend festivities.
pgoutos@casmithllc.com 518-885-1045

GMAA 26th Clarence DeMar Road Race 5K

Location(s): Folsom School, South Hero, VT

Shelburne Sprint Triathlon

Another great VT triathlon series. Super location. Good people.

Mary Wells Heath 5K Memorial Run/Walk

Location(s): Fair Haven Town Green

A moderately challenging course including both hills and downgrades. Start, finish and all of the race is in the quaint town of Fair Haven. Race starts across from the Fire Station.
802-265-3470

Sprint Triathlon (500yd swim, 15.6 mile bike, 5K run)

Location(s): Shelburne Beach, Shelburne, Vt

39.50/ind-55.50/team Registration starts at 6:45-7:45am the day of the race.
rayne@fieldhouseraceseries.com (802) 985-4402

Importech Mountain Bike Series

A weekly mountain biking series from 3:30 - 7:00 p.m. every Thursday. Riders compete against the clock in this fun, easy going series. The course takes advantage of our carriage roads and single track in our trail system at the base of Mt. Washington. Complete 5 out of 8 weeks to become eligible for the prize lottery. amy@greatglentrails.com (603)466-2333

Summer Sunset 5K Trail Series

Location(s): Pine Hill Park

Beautiful 5K trail run through woods on well-maintained trails. Sponsored by the Rutland Recreation & Parks Department.

Elmore Sprint Triathlon #3

Location(s): Elmore State Park

Low key, Thursday evening sprint triathlon series 6/12, 6/26, 7/10, and 7/24. Swim 1/4 mile, Bike 9.5 miles, Run 2.5 miles. $20 + USAT membership for all 4 events.

Prouty Ultimate

Location(s): Manchester to Hanover, NH

The Prouty Ultimate, 200 miles in 2 days. First day is a scenic, challenging 100 mile route from Manchester to Hanover, NH. Second day riders join the Prouty Century Ride. Minimum pledge of $2,500 is required. All monies raised benefit Dartmouths Norris Cotton Cancer Center.

Sea Kayak Symposium Weekend

Location(s): Burlington area

3 days of professional (BCU and ACA)sea kayak instruction.
Rescue classes, Rolling, Beginner Intermediate and Advanced instruction.
Free beginner tour offered to partners with the registration of all three days

Vermont Mountain Bike Festival

The Vermont Mountain Bike Festival is a volunteer-run festival put on by the Stowe Mountain Bike Club, a chapter of the Vermont Mountain Bike Association.

Ascutney Mountain Run - 3.8 mi hill climb

Location(s): Mt. Ascutney State Park, Windsor, VT

The Mt. Ascutney auto road climbs 2,300 over 3.8 miles for an average grade of 12%. The first half is hardest with sections at 19% grade. Challenge yourself in this short but grueling running race and be rewarded with the view from the top.

Bear Swamp Run, 5.7 miles

Location(s): Rumney School, Middlesex, Vermont

Hilly dirt roads, scenic, part of the CVR ORS Race Series. Race day registration only (8:00-8:45 am), Rumney School, Middlesex. 802 223-6216

Newton's Revenge

This hillclimb will be contested on exactly the same course as the historic Mt Washington Auto Road Bicycle Hillclimb the toughest hillclimb in the world. This new addition is in response to the overwhelming popularity of the MWARBH and this year will benefit the Mt Washington Observatory and other non-profits.

Prouty Bike Ride & Challenge Walk

Location(s): Hanover, NH

Join more than 4,000 people to help raise money for cancer research at Dartmouths Norris Cotton Cancer Center. Bike 100, 50 or 25 miles or walk 5, 10, 15 or 20k through the beautiful Connecticut River Valley. Enjoy food, entertainment, great prizes and more!

Vermont Sun Triathlon

Location(s): Branbury State Park, Salisbury, VT

The lake region is a most spectacular and pristine place to swim, bike and run. Novice and advanced triathletes alike marvel the beauty of our courses and enjoy the mountains, lakes and streams of Central Vermont. The swim takes place in warm, calm, crystal clear Lake Dunmore.

Importech Mountain Bike Series

A weekly mountain biking series from 3:30 - 7:00 p.m. every Tuesday. Riders compete against the clock in this fun, easy going series. The course takes advantage of our carriage roads and single track in our trail system at the base of Mt. Washington. Complete 5 out of 8 weeks to become eligible for the prize lottery. amy@greatglentrails.com (603)466-2333

GMBC/Sports & Fitness Edge Practice Criterium Series

USCF sanctioned training races on a fast 1 kilometer course. USCF cycling licenses sold on site, all USCF rules apply. Race dates 5/6, 5/20, 6/3, 6/17, 7/1, 7/15 and 8/5. amaclimber20@aol.com (802)899-1250

VERMONT 100 ENDURANCE RUN AND RIDE, 20th Anniversary

Location(s): West Windsor, Vermont

100 mile and 100K (NEW). Shamrock loop, dirt roads and trails, hilly. Part of the Grand Slam series. Equestrian endurance ride simultaneous. Staggered starts.

Sprint Triathlon (500yd swim, 15.6 mile bike, 5K run)

Location(s): Shelburne Beach, Shelburne, Vt

39.50/ind-55.50/team Registration starts at 6:45-7:45am the day of the race.

2nd Annual Ribbon Run 5k run/walk

Location(s): 631 North Pasture Lane, Charlotte, VT 05445

5k trail run/walk to benefit the Cancer Patient Support Program of Vermont Emergency Fund - a beautiful trail through single track and mowed track

Lake Champlain Maritime Museum Challenge Race

The Lake Champlain Maritime Museum Challenge Race is a family friendly, three-mile rowing/paddling race at the Lake Champlain Maritime Musem , 4472 Basin Harbor Rd. in Ferrisburgh , Vermont.

There are race catagories for all types of human powered boats.

Race registration is at 10:00 Race start is at 11:30

Contact Nick Patch at 802-475-2022 x113 or email nickp@lcmm.org for more info

Importech Mountain Bike Series

A weekly mountain biking series from 3:30 - 7:00 p.m. every Tuesday. Riders compete against the clock in this fun, easy going series. The course takes advantage of our carriage roads and single track in our trail system at the base of Mt. Washington. Complete 5 out of 8 weeks to become eligible for the prize lottery. amy@greatglentrails.com (603)466-2333

Elmore Sprint Triathlon #4

Location(s): Elmore State Park

Low key, Thursday evening sprint triathlon series 6/12, 6/26, 7/10, and 7/24. Swim 1/4 mile, Bike 9.5 miles, Run 2.5 miles. $20 + USAT membership for all 4 events.

Amateur Fire ATruck Pull

Test Your Strength with the Amateur Fire Truck Pull! A fun & exciting way to directly interact with the community while helping out a good cause!

Barre Homcoming Festival Downtown 5 K

Location(s): Barre, Vermont

3.1 mile course starting at the park in central downtown, looping around a portion of the downtown area to the bike path and returning to the park via South Main Street. Shirts to first 50 entrants. downtown5k@yahoo.com 802 479-2635

3rd Annual Suzuki 24 Hours of Killington

Location(s): Killington Mountain Resort, Vermont

Granny Gear Productions, the company that invented 24-hour racing, brings their unique brand of racing to New England. Part fun-fest, part suffer-fest, it's an unforgettable experience for you and your friends. Race #4 in the Suzuki 24 Hour Race Series.

5th Annual Onion River Century Ride to benefit the Kellogg Hubbard Library

Location(s): Montpelier, VT

Benefits the Kellogg-Hubbard Library. 113 mile ride or 100 km ride through Vermont's Northeast Kingdom. Leaves Montpelier Rec Field at 8 am w/ police escort thru downtown. Food stops, support and BBQ. Register at OnionRiver.com, pre-reg-$50, day of-$65.

VT-NH Komen Race for the Cure

Location(s): Manchester, VT

5k run or walk and kids fun run to benefit the Susan G. Komen for the Cure Research Program and breast cancer outreach programs throughout VT and NH. Sunday, July 27th. Hildene Meadows. 362-2733. www.vtnhcure.org

Vermont-New Hampshire Komen Race for the CureÆ

Location(s): Hildene Meadows, Manchester, VT

A 5K run and walk and a kids' fun run to benefit breast cancer research, education, screening and treatment in Vermont and New Hampshire.

Importech Mountain Bike Series

A weekly mountain biking series from 3:30 - 7:00 p.m. every Tuesday. Riders compete against the clock in this fun, easy going series. The course takes advantage of our carriage roads and single track in our trail system at the base of Mt. Washington. Complete 5 out of 8 weeks to become eligible for the prize lottery. amy@greatglentrails.com (603)466-2333

Mad River Riders Monthly Time Trials

Location(s): Mad River Valley

Race against hte clock on courses ranging from five to 20 miles, all in the Mad River Valley. Riders of all abilities welcome. No entry fee; prizes awarded. peter@gmsr.info (802)496-5538