Goshen Gallop
Goshen, United States • 11 Jul 2026
Event overview
The Goshen Gallop takes place in Goshen, Vermont at the Blueberry Hill Outdoor Center. The event offers trail race distances of:
- 10K
- 5K
Registration opens on November 1, 2025. The race uses the Blueberry Hill cross country ski trails and nearby gravel roads through the Moosalamoo National Recreation Area of the Green Mountain National Forest. The event began in 1978 and has been run on local roads and trails since the early 1980s. Proceeds support the Blueberry Hill Outdoor Center, a registered non-profit that maintains the trails and bridges used in the race.
Course and race facilities
The course is well marked and generally dry, with a few muddy sections reported between 6 and 8 km. The event is cup-free; participants should bring their own hydration device. A spigot is available at 5 km to fill water, and participants need their own cup for post-race drinks. Dinner is served buffet style for those who purchased a meal; a meal ticket is provided at registration and extra tickets are limited. Raffle tickets are sold before and after the race and a drawing is held in the evening. Awards for the top three in each race and age group winners in the 10 km are presented in the evening; recipients must be present to receive awards. Two porta-potties are available outside the ski center. Camping is available for a fee and includes wifi, showers, water, and indoor daytime space. Dogs are allowed but must be leashed. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.