Join us for our classic Covered Bridges Half Marathon. This race began many years ago and after a brief hiatus while the covered bridges were being repaired, was brought back last year. It is an incredibly beautiful course meandering through the Charlotte's countryside along Lewis Creek, taking you through two historic covered bridges. This race is not for the faint of heart as there are challenging hills along this course. If it becomes more of a challenge than you are ready for, you're welcome to walk the hills, just know that there is a 3-hour time limit on the half marathon. We think the beauty on the course is well worth the hills.
Not up for a half marathon quite yet? Choose a 5K or 10K instead. All three races begin and end at the Charlotte Central School. The 5K and 10K racers will run the same course as the half marathon, except that they will turn around and return to the school before reaching the bridges. Again, it's a beautiful course. Race walkers are welcomed in the 5K division.
There is a 500 person limit for this race.
Bib Pick Up
Pre-race pick up: Friday, May 12, noon - 4:00 pm at Fleet Feet Sports, 77 Pearl Street, Essex Junction
Race Day registration and bib pick up: 6:40 - 7:45 am at Charlotte Central School
Directions
From the South: Turn right onto Church Road from Route 7 (a vacant Steve's Garage will be on the right). Drive .7 miles up Church Road. Charlotte Community School will be on the right, on the corner of Charlotte/Hinesburg Road and Mt. Philo Road.
From the North: Turn left on to Church Road from Route 7. Drive .7 miles up Church Road. Charlotte Community School will be on the right, on the corner of Charlotte/Hinesburg Road and Mt. Philo Road.
Post Race Refreshments:
Light refreshments will be provided courtesy of Shelburne Market and Bruegger's Bagels.
Awards
Men’s and women's 1st, 2nd & 3rd place in each division will recieve a prize, as will the first finisher in each age group. Prizes include:
All finishers will receive a race medal.
A raffle of prizes donated by our sponsors will be held after the awards ceremony. You must be present to win.
Bib Pick up
Pre-race pick up: Friday, May 12, Noon - 4:00 pm at Fleet Feet Sports, 77 Pearl Street, Essex Junction
Race Day registration and bib pick up: 6:40 - 7:45 am at Charlotte Central School
Directions
From the South: Turn right onto Church Road from Route 7 (a vacant Steve's Garage will be on the right). Drive .7 miles up Church Road. Charlotte Community School will be on the right, on the corner of Charlotte/Hinesburg Road and Mt. Philo Road.
From the North: Turn left on to Church Road from Route 7. Drive .7 miles up Church Road. Charlotte Community School will be on the right, on the corner of Charlotte/Hinesburg Road and Mt. Philo Road.
Post race refreshments
Light refreshments will be available immediately following the race courtesy of Bruegger's Bagels and Shelburne Market.
Awards
Men’s and women's 1st, 2nd & 3rd place in each division will recieve a prize, as will the first finisher in each age group. Prizes include:
All finishers will receive a race medal.
A raffle of prizes donated by our sponsors will be held after the awards ceremony. You must be present to win.