Maple Leaf Half Marathon

SEP
12
2026
An annual September road race in Manchester Vermont featuring a half marathon and a Kotler 5K. The course runs through downtown, village and country roads amid early fall foliage and serves as a community fundraiser supported by volunteers.
Sat 12 Sep 2026
Half Marathon 5 kilometers

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Maple Leaf Half Marathon

The Maple Leaf Half Marathon and Kotler 5K are annual road races held each September in Manchester, Vermont. The events take place in fall and pass through downtown and village settings, then along country roads and farmland with early-stage fall foliage.

The half marathon route moves from the town center through picturesque village areas and rural roads returning to the finish area. Organization details note a scenic, community-oriented course and on-course support.

Distances

  • Maple Leaf Half Marathon
  • Kotler 5K

The event operates as a community fundraiser; all proceeds are donated to local charitable organizations. The race requires substantial volunteer support, with a minimum of 100 volunteers needed. Volunteer benefits include a complimentary race entry. Those volunteering on race day receive a virtual entry; volunteers who serve before the race receive a choice of in-person or virtual entry.

Volunteer roles listed for past events include registration (5 or more positions), timing assistant (4 positions), medals (3 to 5 positions), merch table (2 positions), food tent (4 positions), and course marshals (about 25 positions), among others. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Half Marathon
Maple Leaf Half Marathon
5 km
Kotler 5k