Sugarworks 5K/10K Trail Run

The 2021 5K and 10K will follow the same route. The 10K will just do the loop twice. Click here to view the map.

Pre-race check-in will be held from 2:00 - 6:00 pm at Fleet Feet Sports, 77 Pearl Street, Essex Junction, VT, on Friday, August 6. You may pick up your own packet as well as those for family and friends. Save 15% instore when you pick up your packet. Face masks are required for those who are not fully vaccinated.

If you are not able or interested in picking up your packet early, you may check in at Shelburne Sugarworks, 746 Shelburne Hinesburg Road, Shelburne, VT, beginning at 8:00 am on race day - Saturday, August 7. Please check in no later than 8:45 am for our 9:00 am race start.

There will be NO parking at Shelburne Sugarworks in order to allow for plenty of space around racers and their fans. Instead, there will be ample parking just east of Shelburne Sugarworks at the practice fields for the Buccaneers. Look for the Shelburne Sugarworks sign at the entrance to the field. It's only a 4-minute walk to the sugarhouse from this parking lot, but please be careful walking. Walk as close to the edge of the road and stay alert. Directions to the race can be found near the bottom of this page.

Preliminary race results will be uploaded to RunSignUp during the course of the race. Please do not disturb the timing team during the race so that they can focus on producing accurate results. You will also receive an email after the race with your results. 

An awards ceremony will be held immediately after the race. First, second, and third place overall male and female winners of both the 5K and the 10K trail runs will each win a prize. These winners are disqualified from winning an age group award.

Age group winners will receive an "Age Group Winner" pint glass.

Professional race photos will be taken at this race by SkiPix. Be sure that your bib number is clearly visible so that you can be easily identified in the photos. An email will be sent directly to you following the race with an online link to view/purchase photos.

Immediately following your finish, present your race bib to Shelburne Sugarworks for a free, DELICIOUS, hand crafted maple ice cream cone. They'll punch the bib and return it to you. You may want to bring some extra money if you'd like to purchase syrup or any of their other maple goodies (or a pint of ice cream to take home).

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 Sugarworks Trail Run, or transfer to another Racevermont.com race of equal or lesser distance. We do not offer refunds for unattended races regardless of who cancels the race, and transfers/deferrals will only be offered in the event that this race is cancelled.

We are pleased to offer a finisher medal for all finishers of this race. T-shirts are available at time of registration for $15.  T-shirts are a super soft cotton/poly blend in both men's and women's sizes.

Racevermont.com is pleased to have Darcie Shedd of Body Charge Therapeutic Massage at the Sugarworks 5K/10K Trail Run. She will be providing pre- and post-race massage for $1/minute. You can pay her directly with cash, check, Venmo, or PayPal.

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

• Face masks are required for those who are not fully vaccinated through the start of your race, immediately thereafter, and any time you are within 6' of someone else on the course.
• Please keep at least 6' of distance between you and anyone near you if you are not fully vaccinated. If at all possible, do not run directly behind the person in front of you. Keep to their right or left.
• Please keep as far right as possible if being overtaken by another racer.
• Parking is offsite for this event. Racevermont.com is not responsible for any lost or stolen items, so please do not leave valuables unattended.
• Please be on time and arrive no later than 10 minutes before the close of registration.
• The use of personal music devices is HIGHLY DISCOURAGED but permitted. If you do decide to use your music device, please keep your volume low so you can hear our volunteers and/or timing team should they need to get your attention.
• Due to the terrain and narrow paths, race joggers are not permitted at this race.
• Races must be courteous to other racers, volunteers, race officials, spectators at ALL times. Unsportsmanlike behavior will result in disqualification.
• Race numbers must be visible at all times, but especially when approaching the finish line. This is especially important for accurate race results as well as photo IDs. 
• NO BANDITS ALLOWED!