The Scrooge Scramble 5K
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The Scrooge Scramble 5K (Rails to Trails), Vernon Rockville CT
The Scrooge Scramble is the 45th annual road race held on December 25, 2026, in Vernon Rockville, Connecticut. The event is a USATF certified 5K conducted as a rails-to-trails course along a shaded trail segment.
The meeting location is the Church Street parking lot at 31 Church Street, Vernon Rockville, CT 06066. The routed course runs from Phoenix Street to the 1.5 mile marker (before Valley Falls Park) and returns to the start as a turn-around at the 1.5 mile marker. Parking is available on Church Street (trail side) and Birch Street (trail side).
All proceeds benefit Cornerstone's shelters, soup kitchen, food cupboard, and clothing bank. Entry for 2026 was online only; a pay-by-check option was noted as available on race day using a coupon code valid only on December 25, with checks payable to Cornerstone Foundation. The listed registration fee for the event was $20.00.
Race logistics include affixing race numbers to the front of the jersey using four pins. The event is presented by TruNorth Construction and follows the stated rails-to-trails course configuration. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
