Race to the Top of Vermont
Always double-check with the organizer's website! This page may contain affiliate links.
Race to the Top of Vermont - 20th Anniversary
The Race to the Top of Vermont is an annual fundraiser for the Catamount Trail Association, marking its 20th anniversary in 2026. The event gathers runners, hikers, and cyclists from the U.S. and Canada in Stowe, Vermont, to climb Mt. Mansfield via the historic Mansfield Toll Road.
The main course ascends the Mansfield Toll Road and is 4.3 miles in length with 2,564 feet of elevation gain. Event categories include run, hike, and bike, plus a fundraising entry option that carries a $0 registration fee with a $75 minimum fundraising commitment. Price tiers listed for 2026 include CTA member, non-member, and team/group rates, and a kids category.
Event offerings and extras include:
- 4.3 miles up the Mansfield Toll Road, 2,564 feet of ascent
- ~1 km Kids Fun Run, ages 4-14, one or two loops near the Toll Road base
Participants can add donations and merchandise to support the Catamount Trail Association; available items listed for 2026 include extra lunch tickets and a custom Race To The Top mug. The event is scheduled for Sunday, August 30, 2026, in Stowe, Vermont, with online registration closing Thursday, August 27, 2026. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
