The Scrooge Scramble 5K
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The Scrooge Scramble 5K - Rails to Trails
The event is the 45th annual Scrooge Scramble 5K, scheduled for 12/25/2026 in Vernon, Connecticut. The gathering point is the Church Street parking lot at 31 Church Street, Vernon CT 06066. Parking is available on Church Street and Birch Street on the trail side.
The course has been changed to a shaded Rails to Trails out-and-back route. The course runs from Phoenix Street to the 1.5 mile marker, before Valley Falls Park, and returns to the start. The course is USATF certified as a 5K.
All entry for 2026 is online. Registration opens 8/1/2026 and closes 12/1/2026; the listed registration fee is $25.00. Race numbers are to be affixed to the front of the jersey using four pins.
The event is presented by TruNorth Construction. Proceeds and donations benefit Cornerstone programs, including shelters, a soup kitchen, a food cupboard, and a clothing bank. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
