Lover's Lane - Chester, VT

Chester, United States • 9 Aug 2025

Lover's Lane in Chester, Vermont, is a unique 6- or 12-hour endurance event featuring a 1.8-mile loop course with 280 feet of elevation gain and loss. The trail combines single and double-track paths along with jeep trails, offering a moderately challenging terrain. The race starts and finishes at Chester Town Park, which provides ample parking and amenities such as a pool, skate park, softball fields, tennis courts, walking trails, and an 18-hole disc golf course, making it family-friendly. This fat-ass-style event emphasizes community and fun, with basic refreshments provided and participants encouraged to bring food to share. Proceeds support local recreation and recovery programs. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

12 km
280 m+
12 Hour
6 km
280 m+
6 Hour
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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