Lover's Lane - Chester, VT

Chester, United States • 9 Aug 2025

Lover's Lane in Chester, Vermont, is a unique 6- or 12-hour timed running event held on a challenging 1.8-mile loop featuring 280 feet of elevation gain and loss. The course combines single-track, double-track, and jeep trails, offering a fun and engaging experience for runners of all levels. The event has a relaxed, fat-ass style atmosphere, emphasizing community and support rather than competition.

Participants enjoy basic provisions like electrolyte drinks, snacks, and grilled food, with encouragement to bring additional items to share. The race starts and finishes at Chester Town Park, which offers amenities such as a pool, skate park, sports fields, walking trails, and disc golf, making it family-friendly. Proceeds benefit local recreation and recovery organizations. 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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