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Pond Skimming at Mad River Glen

Mad River Glen Route 17, Fayston, VT, United States

Mad River Glen hosts its "Skim It If You Can" Pond Skimming Competition on the Practice Slope. Registration (online/coming soon) will close on Friday, April 11. Entry fee is $10. -Courtesy photo / Mad River Glen

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Full Moon Hike at Merck Forest in Rupert

Merck Forest and Farmland Center 3270 Route 315, Rupert, VT, United States

Join Merck Forest for a guided moon-lit hike on its trails. Meet at the Visitor Center. Bring a headlamp and dress warmly, with proper footwear, including microspikes or snowshoes, depending on ground conditions. Please arrive 15 minutes prior to the program. Cost $10. Reservations are...

Muddy Onion Gravel Ride in Central Vermont

The Muddy Onion gravel ride features three Central Vermont loops you can choose to ride: -A short loop (about 20 miles) for those who are just getting their bike legs under them -A classic long loop (about 40 miles) -An even longer loop (about 55 miles) Register here:...

Vermont Gear Makers Festival in Montpelier

Downtown Montpelier Montpelier, VT, United States

The Vermont Gear Makers Festival  is an annual festival celebrating outdoor gear makers in Vermont. The 2025 event will be held in conjunction with Onion River Outdoors’ Muddy Onion bike ride. Free and open to the public. Shop for gear and get your gear repaired for...

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Battenkill Fly Fishing Festival in Arlington

The Arlington Common 3938 Vermont Route 7A, Arlington, VT, United States

The annual Battenkill Fly Fishing Festival returns to Arlington. This year’s festival provides a rich variety of presentations and workshops celebrating the wild brown and brook trout of the Battenkill Watershed and the art of fly fishing. Visit https://www.vtflyfest.com for an updated schedule. -Courtesy photo / Battenkill...

Grace Cottage’s Family-Friendly 5K in Townshend

Townshend Common Route 30, Townshend, VT, United States

The 16th Annual Grace Cottage Family Health & Hospital’s Spring into Health 5K starts on the Townshend Common. You can run, walk, roll, stroll, or push your stroller at this fun, family-friendly event. Registration is $20 per participant (children under the age of 18 are free with...

Vermont Sun Half Marathon at Lake Dunmore

Branbury State Park 3570 Lake Dunmore Road, Brandon, VT, United States

Enjoy the Vermont Sun Marathon at Branbury State Park for novice and advanced athletes. You can also participate in a 5K or 10K race. Pre-registration/bib pick up between 7:45 and 8:45 a.m. sharp at Branbury State Park on race morning. All races start at 9...

Dandelion Run in Derby

Derby Beach House 220 4H Road, Derby, VT, United States

This annual event is an opportunity to run on dirt roads through the beautiful dandelion fields of the Northeast Kingdom. Choose to run 13.1 miles, 6.1, 4.2 or opt for a 1-mile walk or run. You also have the option to ride 26.2 miles. The...

Race Around the Lake in Barnard

Silver Lake State Park 20 State Park Beach Road, Barnard, VT, United States

Race routes circle Silver Lake on town roads, dirt roads and single-track wooded trails with intermittent views of the lake. Early Registration Fees (through May 9, 2025) 5k Adults: $40 10k Adults: $50 12 and under: $25 (age-based pricing kicks in automatically) Sign up by...

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Elevate Mountain Bike Festival in Stowe

Trapp Family Lodge 700 Trapp Hill Road, Stowe, United States

The Elevate Mountain Bike Festival in Stowe brings together women and gender-expansive riders from all corners of the U.S. to ride, build community and foster growth on and off the bike. The three-day event includes:  - Trail and downhill clinics with expert coaches to share the...