Slate Valley Scramble

Slate Valley Scramble

Slate Valley Scramble is an annual trail run and fundraiser held at the Fairgrounds Trailhead in Poultney, Vermont. The event uses primarily singletrack and double-track trails through wooded terrain and open field sections on the Slate Valley Trails network.

Runners and hikers may choose from these distances:

• Half marathon
• 8K
• Kid's Fun Run (under 0.5 mile)

Both the half marathon and 8K include sections of flat terrain, rolling hills, and a few sustained climbs. The half marathon follows an approximate 9 mile loop on the Fairgrounds West trail system before joining the east-side loop; total elevation gain for the half is about 1500 ft. The 8K follows the Fairgrounds East trails with about 700 ft of climbing, with most climbing occurring between miles 2 and 3. Both courses return to the start/finish area by way of Maple Sugar.

Aid stations are cup-free and provide water and an electrolyte drink; fruit and light snacks are available. Runners are expected to carry a bottle for refilling. The half marathon has three aid station opportunities and a time cut-off at the 9 mile aid station; the 8K passes an aid station twice.

All finishers receive a finisher award. Top three finishers in open and female categories in both races receive awards. Post-race activities include an awards ceremony, snacks, and a raffle. Registration deadlines and volunteer opportunities are managed by the organizer; volunteers who register via RunReg receive an event t-shirt. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.