Cupid 5K

If you knew Karen Newman, you knew love and light. Karen was and continues to be such an inspiration to us. Never have we met anyone who had such faith, determination, positivity and love for everyone around her.

Karen began racing in our triathlons many years ago and went on to win a silver medal for the Masters Age Group at 2012's Triathlon World Championships in Auckland, New Zealand in addition to MANY other awards. Yet, she was never "too big" to participate in local races. In fact, the Cupid 5K was one of her favorites and when she came, she was dressed to the nines! The world lost Karen in November 2019. In her memory, Racevermont.com will be donating a percentage of the net income from this race to the Cancer Patient Support Foundation. Donations are also welcomed at registration - both online and in person. If you'd like to make a donation, feel free to click here to make a donation directly to the Cancer Patient Support Foundation.

In an effort to keep Vermont healthy during this pandemic, the State of Vermont has mandated that those who live in yellow or red areas on the map must quarantine for 14 days upon entry to Vermont or they may take a COVID test after 7 days and then come out of quarantine once they have a negative COVID result. If you are planning to race with us, you should know that Racevermont.com adheres to this policy. Please check this map link just prior to the race to be sure you will be allowed to run if you are from out of state.

With any luck, COVID-19 will not be a factor in the 2021 race. If it is, we will update our COVID-19 policies for the race.

Should this race get cancelled due to extreme weather or by order of the governor or other government official, you will have the option to either defer your registration to next year's Cupid 5K or transfer to another Racevermont.com race of equal or lesser value. We do not offer refunds for unattended races regardless of who cancels the race.

Whether or not we use starting corrals for this race depends entirely on what the COVID-19 situation looks like as we get closer to race day. You will be asked for your race pace during registration. If the need for social distancing still exists, we will arrange rolling starts based on race pace. Stay tuned for more information.

Please check back for pre-race information.

Interactive Race Day Experience with RaceJoy

Live Phone Tracking, GPS Progress Alerts and Cheers!

We are providing you with RaceJoy as part of the official race experience for the Cupid 5K.

Download the RaceJoy mobile app in advance to ensure proper phone setup. Invite your friends and family to track you and send you cheers!

Some key RaceJoy features include:

GPS Progress Alerts

• Receive continual progress updates as you complete your goal.

Live GPS Tracking

• Remote spectators can track your progress live in a map view. You can also track others.

Send-a-Cheer

• Receive supportive audio cheers from remote friends & family.

Virtual Results (virtual events only)

• Enter your race-assigned bib number to automatically submit your finish data for real-time scored results.

It is every racer’s responsibility to familiarize themselves with our Racer Rules. If you have any questions, please feel free to reach to us at info@racevermont.com.

• Parking may be offsite for an event. We recommend you bring a backpack to carry your personal belongings.   Racevermont.com is not responsible for any lost or stolen items.
• Please be on time and arrive no later than 10 minutes before the close of registration.
• If you decide to use a music device or cell phone while running, please keep your volume low enough that you can hear traffic coming your way and our volunteers and/or timing team should they need to get your attention.
• Racevermont.com has no objection to and does not discourage the safe and prudent use of strollers or baby joggers during some of our races. They are not allowed in any race that uses the Ti Path as the path is relatively narrow and it may be difficult to for racers to get by a stroller if there are runners going in both directions. Stroller or baby joggers or similar devices should be started in the back of the runners and walkers if they are allowed.
• Races must be courteous to other racers, volunteers, race officials, spectators at ALL times. Unsportsmanlike behavior will result in disqualification.
• You will be running against traffic where instructed.
• Do not run more than 2 abreast. Running down the middle of the road (or the middle of either lane) is strictly forbidden as the roads continue to be open to traffic.
• All athletes must clearly display their bib #’s on the front of their body (not on the leg) throughout the race. Do not crumple your bib as this could cause damage to your timing chip which may result in the timing system missing you when you cross the start or finish line.
• Race numbers MUST BE VISIBLE AT ALL TIMES, BUT ESPECIALLY WHEN APPROACHING THE FINISH LINE.
• NO BANDITS ALLOWED!

Click here to view the course map.

Parking is on a first come first served basis at Shelburne Field House. Overflow parking is available at the Shelburne Train Station and the Shelburne Community School which are both located on Harbor Road not too far from the Field House. Please be extremely cautious and respectful of runners on the road as well as members of the Shelburne Athletic Club who will be coming and going.

1st, 2nd and 3rd place male and female overall will receive a prize. These winners will be exempt from age group awards.

1st place in each 5-year age group will win an "Age Group Winner" Racevermont.com pint glass. 

Racevermont.com offers a raffle of prizes donated by our sponsors at every race. During a pandemic, the raffle prizes are awarded at pre-race pick up. Winners will be randomly drawn from all racers registered as of 8 am the morning prior to the race. During "normal" times, winners for this raffle will be drawn after the awards ceremony from raffle tickets given out at the refreshments table. You must be present to win. Prizes include a pair of Tifosi sunglasses, a free race entry to a future Racevermont.com 5K, a 2-month membership to Shelburne Athletic Club, a pair of Balega socks, and more.