Onion River Outdoors Birdland 5K
Montpelier, United States • 30 May 2026
Onion River Outdoors Birdland 5K, Montpelier VT
The Onion River Outdoors Birdland 5K is a trail race on May 30, 2026 that begins adjacent to the Montpelier Recreation Pool at 1 Poolside Drive and continues onto the North Branch trails. The course is primarily single track, with about 95 percent single track surface, and includes technical sections with roots and rocks.
The route gains roughly 500 feet in elevation and reaches a maximum grade of 16 percent. Trails will remain open to bicycles and pedestrians during the event; the course will be marked and signed for runner safety. Organizers anticipate using the same route as the 2025 race unless changes are announced.
The event is part of the Central Vermont Runners and Onion River Outdoors 2026 Race Series. Online registration closes on May 28, 2026. Age based entry categories are listed with fees, including a youth category priced at $15 and adult categories typically at $20. Event merchandise includes an ORO Birdland 5k tech tee available for purchase at $28.
The course description and bird activity note the presence of many songbirds, with likely sightings or calls from Veeries, Hermit Thrush, Ovenbirds, Vireos and other species found in a Vermont forest setting. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.