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Bear Swamp Run

Name: Bear Swamp Run
Start: 2026-07-11
End: 2026-07-11
Location: Montpelier

Montpelier, United States • 11 Jul 2026

Bear Swamp Run - 46th Annual

The Bear Swamp Run is a single-loop road race held on July 11, 2026, at Rumney Memorial School in Middlesex, Vermont. The course is 5.7 miles long and follows mostly dirt roads.

The route climbs approximately 450 ft in the first three miles, then gradually descends toward the finish. The loop format returns runners to the school property at the end of the course.

Registration opens April 5, 2026 and closes July 9, 2026. The entry fee is $8.00. Race numbers are available on race day with pickup between 8:00 AM and 8:45 AM at the event site.

The description above summarizes course layout, distance, elevation change, location, registration window, and number pickup as provided by the organizer. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United States Vermont Montpelier

Race information

Website Registration

6 mi

5.7 Mile Run

Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Trail runs nearby

Sunday Apr 26

The Mucker

The Mucker offers a choice of trail adventures in Hubbard Park, from a 5k hike or ruck to a 5k or 5-mile run. It's part of the Montpelier Mudfest weekend. A kids' obstacle course event runs concurrently on the State House lawn.

Sat - Tue May 2-5

Madie's Jaunt

Williston

5 km

A free trail running event at Catamount Outdoor Family Center with a 3-mile in-person race and a weekend virtual 3-mile option, held in memory of a UVM student and Army ROTC cadet. T-shirt sales support a memorial fund.

Sunday May 3

Sleepy Hollow Mtn Race at Cochran's

Richmond

6 mi

This 6-mile mountain race tackles steep trails and muddy terrain at Cochran's Ski Area. After the run, enjoy pancakes and watch the free kids' race. It's the opener for the USATF-New England Mountain Running Series.

Tuesday May 12

Catamount Weekly Trail Running Race

Williston

2 km

5 km

Join this weekly trail running series at the Catamount Outdoor Family Center featuring distances from 5k to 10k. There are special categories for children and water stations available on site for all runners.