CVR New Year's Eve 5K - 5K Run
External Event
Distance
3.1 mi
Pace
All paces
Terrain
Road
Difficulty
All Levels
About this run
Celebrate the New Year with Central Vermont Runners' 5K race in downtown Montpelier Start: 2 pm on Langdon Street in Montpelier Pre-registration is strongly encouraged! Fees: Pre-registration: Adults: $15 Children/students ages 0-19: $10 Adults 65+: $10 Race-day registration: Adults: $20 Children/students ages 0-19: $15 Adults 65+: $15 $5 discount for children registering with their parents on race day. Race Day Details: Bib number pickup will all be at Onion River Outdoors: City Center, 89 Main St., Montpelier from noon to 1:30 p.m. on race day. Race start is at 2 pm on Langdon Street. Awards and after-race refreshments will be in the main space at City Center immediately after the race. Important notes: Please dress for winter racing!Runners must stay on the course. Runners who leave the course will be disqualified.This year's route includes a short spur and turnaround on Dunpatrick. You can view the race map here. Parking: Runners should plan to use and pay for on-the-street and public lot parking in Montpelier as regular parking fees will be in effect on race day. There is a parking lot directly across the street from 89 Main Street (Pitkin Court Lot outlined in yellow on this parking map).
Typical conditions
For events around December 2026 in Montpelier, VT, United States: Typical mid-winter / cooler season in this region — dress in layers and check the official page for weather-related changes.
How to prepare
Most runners can prepare for a 5K with a few weeks of easy runs and one short faster session per week. Focus on consistency, not volume, and rest the day before race day.
Beginner's guide to your first 5KGetting there
This event is listed in Montpelier, VT, United States. Confirm the exact start venue, parking, and transit options on the official registration page.
Registration is handled by the official event organizer
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