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SVT Scramble
August 12, 2022 @ 8:30 am - 4:00 pm
Join Slate Valley Trails (SVT) on August 13, 2022 for the third annual Slate Valley Scramble trail run race and fundraiser! Trail runners can choose from an 8k and half marathon, which will be entirely on singletrack and double-track trails! This year’s event will also offer a Kid’s Fun Run! Kids 12 years and younger can join us for a short (<0.5 mile) trail run near the start/finish area.
Races will offer runners a well-maintained, variable terrain, wooded course consisting of primarily single-track trail. While both courses will have some flat terrain and rolling hills, there will be hills and a few sustained climbs. Runners will be rewarded with occasional stunning views of Vermont’s “Slate Valley”.
This is a cupless race! Runners are encouraged to bring a water bottle to refill at the cupless aid stations set up along the course. Join us for what is sure to be a fun day in the Vermont woods!
THE DETAILS
–Half Marathon starts at 8:30 AM
–8k starts at 9:30 AM
–Kid’s Fun Run will start at ~11:15 AM
–Award’s Ceremony will following the Kid’s Fun Run; ~11:30 AM
The event is open to runners and hikers. Both courses will close at 1PM, allowing ample time for those with varying paces to complete either race.
The Kid’s Fun Run will start and finish in the same area as the adult races. All participants will receive a participant prize at the finish line. The Kid’s Fun Run will be open to kids 12 years and younger. Parents may accompany their children during the race.
Registration includes a swag bag and all racers will be given a finisher award when they cross the finish line!
Top three male and female finishers in both races will receive awards.
Post-race festivities will include an award ceremony, post race snacks, and a raffle featuring items from Darn Tough Vermont, Goodr, Sensible Shoe of Rutland, Skida, and more!
REGISTER BY 7/23/22. After 7/24/22, registration costs will increase by $15. Online registration closes on 8/10/22 at 5p.
**Day of registration for both races will only be available from 7-8 am on race morning.**
VOLUNTEERS
Volunteers are integral to the success of any event. For those who wish to donate 2-4 hours of their time toward the Scramble, we encourage you to register as a volunteer. Volunteers who register via RunReg will receive a free event t-shirt!
THE COURSE
The half marathon will start at the Fairgrounds parking lot and cross VT Rt. 140 by way of Maple Sugar. Racers will head out for an approximate 9 mile loop on the Fairgrounds West trail system covering Cotton Candy, Big Top, and Carnie before joining up with Ringmaster to head back to Fairgrounds East by crossing back over VT Rt. 140. The half marathon course will then join the 8KM course for an approximate 4.5 mile loop on the Fairgrounds East trail system including Bumper Cars, Midway, the upper portion of Cliffhanger, and part of Merry-Go-Round. Both courses will return to the Start/Finish area by way of Maple Sugar for a total elevation gain of ~1500 ft for the half marathon course and ~700 ft for the 8KM course.
* To learn about SVT Fairgrounds trail network (official maps), CLICK HERE.
*Our trails can also be found on TrailFinder.Info and Trail Forks.
AID STATIONS
Half marathon racers will have an opportunity to refuel 3 times during the race. An aid station will be located at approximately 6.5 miles into the race. A second aid station will be passed twice, once at ~9 miles and again at ~10.1 miles. Aid stations will have water and Hammer electrolyte drinks available. Fruit and other light snacks will be available at both aid stations. Racers are expected to carry their own bottles to refill as limited cups will be available in an effort to minimize waste. No fueling gels, chews, or bars will be available at either aid stations. The 8K race will pass an aid station twice – once at ~1 mile into the race and again at ~2.1 miles.
Electrolyte drinks and race goodie bags were donated by Hammer Nutrition.
Refund Policy
In the event the race is cancelled and not rescheduled to a date within the 2022 calendar year, racers will have the option to request a full refund, defer their registration to the following year, or donate their registration fee to Slate Valley Trails, Inc. Any service fees that occurred at checkout will not be refunded. In most circumstances, if a racer is unable to attend the race, no refund will be made. Racers will be notified via email with further instructions on requesting refunds should the event be cancelled.
About Slate Valley Trails
Slate Valley Trails, Inc. is a volunteer community group founded in 2015. We are a registered 501 (c)(3) non-profit organization. Proceeds from the Slate Valley Scramble trail run will go towards growing and maintaining the SVT trail system.
LEARN MORE ABOUT SVT.