Bennington Museum 250th Half
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Bennington Museum 250th Half
The Bennington Museum 250th Half is a USATF certified, chip timed half marathon held on Saturday, May 15, 2027. The course is a fast surface loop of 13.1 miles that retraces the initial movement of John Stark and his troops from the Catamount Tavern prior to the Battle of Bennington. The race starts and finishes at Bennington Museum and follows a counterclockwise route; runners are asked to stay left unless otherwise directed.
The route leaves the Monument area, descends toward the Silk Road Bridge and crosses the Walloomsac River, then continues through the Bennington College campus and North Bennington. The course passes several historic sites including the Park McCullough House, the Henry House and bridge, the Warner Farmstead, Breakenridge Farm, Colgate Park, and the Hubbell Homestead before returning past the Monument and down to the museum finish.
Aid stations provide water at miles 2.5, 4.5, 7.5, 10 and 11.5. Sports drinks and GU are offered at miles 7.5 and 10. Portable toilets are available at miles 6 and 10. Timing services are provided by AREEP. Parking on race day is available at Bennington Museum and Monument Elementary School. All funds raised from the event benefit programming at Bennington Museum. Packet pickup is offered at Bennington Museum on the days before and the day of the race. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
