Lover's Lane - Chester, VT

Chester, United States • 9 Aug 2025

Lover's Lane in Chester, Vermont, is a unique 6- or 12-hour running event featuring a 1.8-mile loop course with 280 feet of elevation gain and loss per loop. The trail combines single and double-track paths along with jeep trails, offering a moderately challenging terrain. The event has a relaxed, fat-ass style atmosphere, emphasizing community and fun over competition.

Participants enjoy basic refreshments like Untapped Maple Aid electrolyte drinks, snacks, and burgers with vegetarian options, while being encouraged to bring additional food to share. The race starts and finishes at Chester Town Park, which offers amenities such as a pool, skate park, softball fields, tennis courts, walking trails, and an 18-hole disc golf course, making it family-friendly. Proceeds benefit the Chester Recreation Department and Turning Point Recovery Center. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

12 hr
280 m+
12 Hour
6 hr
280 m+
6 Hour
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