The Black Fly Trail Run

The Black Fly Trail Run

The Black Fly Trail Run is an annual trail running event held in Westmore, Vermont. The event offers multiple distances:

• Half Marathon (about 13 miles, ~3,300 ft elevation)
• 10 Miler
• Adult 5k
• 5K

This is the fifth annual edition. Courses use a mix of dirt roads, private trails, and state land. The half marathon covers roughly 13 miles with approximately 3,300 feet of vertical gain and crosses two mountain summits. It is not a course for personal best times and conditions can vary with weather and spring snow melt.

The 10 mile route combines dirt road and trail, climbs Goodwin Mountain with about 1,200 feet of elevation gain, and includes sections of double track ATV trails as well as narrower single track added in prior years. The 5k follows roughly half dirt road and half trails on state land, begins with a steady climb, and finishes at a notable viewpoint.

Registered participants are offered a locally sourced farm to table post race meal and beverage options from Red Barn Brewing or nonalcoholic choices. An evening barn dance will feature a local band called Extra Medium. Heavy winter snowfall and subsequent melt could affect camping options and may require rerouting the 5k to protect trails. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.