Race Info
Packet Pickup
Saturday, 10/5/24: 4 to 6 p.m. at Middlebury Regional EMS, 55 Collins Drive, Middlebury.
Sunday, 10/6/24: 7:30 to 8:45 a.m. at Middlebury Regional EMS, 55 Collins Drive, Middlebury (near the race start)
Absolutely no mailouts!
Race Details
Start Line
All distances start at 9am. The Start/Finish line is located behind Porter Hospital adjacent to the registration area.
Prices
Half Marathon Adult: $65/$75/$85
Half Marathon Student: $65
10K Adult – $50/$65
10K Student: $45/$50
5K Adult: $45/$50
5K Student: $35
5K Under 12: $25
Price Change Dates: Through July 31; Aug 1 – Aug 31; Sept 1 – Oct 6 (Race Day)
Non-registrants can also purchase the post-race breakfast on Race Day (while supplies last).
*Prices do not include services fee
Half Marathon Course Description
Runners love the Maple Run’s beautiful and varied half marathon course! Starting with a large loop down residential South Street and Weybridge Street then out scenic Morgan Horse Farm Road into the farmlands of Weybridge. Runners loop back to town on Sheep Farm Road, a flat gravel road with gorgeous views back toward town and Middlebury College!
From there, runners cross through campus and then hit a stretch of the Trail Around Middlebury (TAM), before rejoining South Street Extension.
The final 6± miles is an out/back stretch on the hilly (but beautiful) South Street Extension, on a mostly gravel road with stunning pastoral views of the Green Mountains.
Half-Marathon Time Cut-Off
To ensure the safety of our runners & volunteers and to re-open closed roads, there will be a time cut off after 3 hours. If a runner hasn’t reached the 7-mile mark by 10:30 a.m. (13 min/mile), we cannot guarantee support through the remainder of the course – meaning aid stations will close, you will not be officially timed, and the sweep vehicle will move up to the next runner. Runners may be asked to remove themselves from the course or be picked up by the sweep vehicle.
Driving, Parking, & Shuttles
- For GPS, use the intersection of South Street & Porter Field Road, Middlebury. Click here.
- Parking is located behind the Mahaney Arts Center, a 5-minute walk to the registration/start/finish area.
- Additional off-site parking location will be announced closer to race day, if needed. Shuttles will be provided if not within easy walking distance.
- No parking behind Porter Hospital.
- Handicap parking available. Contact Christy Lynn, race director.
5K & 10K Course Descriptions
The NEW 5K and 10K courses will begin from the Porter/MREMS parking lot and head North on South Street just a few hundred yards to Porter Field Rd. Runners will navigate around the back of the Middlebury College Arts and Athletics facilities along the athletic fields and up to the Ralph Myhre Golf Course.
They’ll then enter the woods along a well-groomed gravel road section of the Trail Around Middlebury (TAM). The trail weaves around the golf course for about a mile, then runners will take a right turn at the composting facility to leave the TAM and head back out to South Street Extension, just south of the hospital. At the intersection with South Street, 5K runners will head LEFT and return to the start/finish area, while 10K runners will head RIGHT on a 2.5K out-and-back course.
Porta-Potty Locations
- Registration/Start/Finish Area
- Half Marathon:
- Mile 2 (past the Pulp Mill Covered Bridge)
- Mile 7 (along Old Chapel Rd)
- Mile 10.5 (near Eddy Farm)
Swag
- Every runner receives an official MMR pair of Big Skylines Sock Co. socks.
- Late registrants (after September 1) cannot be guaranteed socks.
Material: Nylon/Polyester/Spandex high-performance athletic blend
Sizing: S/M (fits standard women’s shoe 6-10) and L/XL (fits standard men’s shoe 9-13)
Register early so you can sock on!
We also offer performance 1/2 zip long sleeve shirts for men and women, available during the registration process.
Long Sleeve Shirts and Socks can also be purchased independently through our ONLINE STORE.
Runner No-Nos
- Use of headphones is discouraged. The majority of the course is open to traffic. Be aware of your surroundings – both vehicles and approaching runners.
- No dogs or strollers are permitted. You will be disqualified.
- No support “vehicles” such as bicyclists, skateboards or scooters to keep you company. This policy is to ensure a level playing field and keep you and other runners safe. You will be disqualified if you have support on the course other than what’s provided by the race.
Baggage Check
- All bags must be checked.
- A free bag check is located near the start/finish line.
- We are not responsible for any items lost, stolen or damaged.
- Allow plenty of time pre-race!
- Be sure to bring your own bag to store items. We do not distribute plastic goody bags.
Timing
- Provided by ARE Event Productions using B-Tag ChronoTrack bibs. Timing mats at the start & finish lines provide the most accurate finishing times.
Half Marathon Divisions:
- 1-2-3 Male/Female open
- Age Groups: 1-2-3 Male/Female for 18 and under, 19-39, 40-59, 60+
10K Run:
- 1-2-3 Male/Female open
- Age Groups: 1-2-3 Male/Female for 18 and under, 19-39, 40-59, 60+
5K Fun Run:
- 1-2-3 any age
- Age Groups: 1st for 12 and under, 13-18, 19-39, and 40+
Post-Race Breakfast & Awards
Grab & Go Breakfast – 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Complimentary entry for runners with his/her bib number. Friends and families may also purchase breakfast tickets on Race Day (while supplies last).
Awards Ceremony will commence once race is finalized. First-place finishers in each division receive large maple syrup. Second and third-place finishers in each division receive small maple syrup.
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TAM Trek – September 15, 2024:
The Middlebury Area Land Trust’s TAM Trek is a trail race and fun run to raise funds for the Trail Around Middlebury (TAM).
Run the full 19-mile, or enjoy a 10k or 5k course, or just a 2-mile fun run!
CLICK HERE to register and enter code MAPLE for a special $5 discount!
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CLICK HERE to register!
