The Automaster Shelburne Half Marathon
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Event
The Automaster Shelburne Half Marathon & 5k/10k takes place in Shelburne, Vermont on May 3, 2026 at Shelburne Field House, 166 Athletic Drive. The event includes three race distances:
- Half Marathon
- 10K
- 5K Run/Walk
Entry fees listed are $50 for the half marathon, $35 for the 10K, and $30 for the 5K.
Course and services
The half marathon is a loop course beginning and ending at Shelburne Field House. The route uses a mix of dirt and back roads, includes a portion on the Meach Cove property, passes Shelburne Farms, and features a stretch of Harbor Road with views of Lake Champlain and the Adirondacks. The 5K and 10K are out-and-back courses along Harbor Road; the 5K is relatively flat and the 10K includes a couple of hills.
Three water stations are on course, with plain water and an electrolyte beverage provided in cups on tables. Portable toilets are located at the Depot Road water station and near the 10K turnaround. Pre-race packet pickup is available at Fleet Feet in Essex Junction.
Logistics and rules
Parking is first come, first served at Shelburne Field House, with overflow at Shelburne Train Station and Shelburne Community School on Harbor Road. The event enforces rules for participant safety: no baby joggers, no bandits, bib numbers must be visible on the front, runners must not run more than two abreast, and parts of the course require running against traffic where instructed. Awards include overall prizes for 1st–3rd male, female, and non-binary finishers and age-group pint glass awards for 1st place in each five-year age group. A post-race raffle is held. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
