Jay Peak Trail Running Festival

Jay Peak Trail Running Festival : Jay Peak, Vermont (Sept 5-6, 2026)

The Jay Peak Trail Running Festival is a two-day, family-focused trail race weekend held at Jay Peak in Vermont over Labor Day weekend. The festival stages seven distinct races across a variety of terrain and includes on-site lodging options and resort amenities. All races start at Stateside Lodge.

Races and formats include:

• 53.1 km Ultra - three laps of 11 miles with 9000+ ft elevation gain.
• 22 Miler (35.4 km) - two laps of the same course used for the ultra.
• 11 Miler (17.7 km) - a single-lap course with an extended time limit.
• Three 5k races - Black Diamond, Blue Square (actual distance ~5.4 km), Green Circle.
• Kids Trail Race - held on real trails with age-appropriate competition.
• Option to run all three 5ks and receive a special finisher prize.

Course notes: the ultra features aid stations averaging about 3 miles apart and varied terrain with mountain views. The Black Diamond 5k includes over 1000 ft of elevation gain. Blue Square mixes mowed nordic trails and single track. Registrants receive a lodging discount code; the resort also offers an indoor water park, ice rink, climbing wall, arcade, movie theater, and several restaurants. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.