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Paine Mountain Anchor Challenge Trail Race

Name: Paine Mountain Anchor Challenge Trail Race
Start: 2025-09-19
End: 2025-09-19
Location: Northfield

Northfield, United States • 19 Sep 2025

The Paine Mountain Anchor Challenge Trail Race, held in Northfield, Vermont, is a scenic and challenging 6K trail race that starts and finishes at the Norwich Shaw Outdoor Center. The course features a mix of gravel roads, single-track switchback trails, and steep descents, leading runners to the summit marked by the iconic Norwich Anchor. The event also includes free youth races ranging from 200 meters to one mile. Serving as a fundraiser for the Northfield Town Forest and Norwich University Cross Country teams, the race supports trail maintenance and development. The event offers awards, raffles, and a post-race campfire celebration, creating a community-focused atmosphere. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United States Vermont Northfield

Race information

Registration

6 km

6k Anchor Challenge Trail Race

Youth Trail Races (200m up to the Mile)

Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

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