Union Bank Field House Half Marathon
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Union Bank Field House Fall Half Marathon & 5k/10k : Shelburne, VT
The event includes three distances:
- Half marathon - loop course beginning and ending at Shelburne Field House
- 5K run/walk - out-and-back along Harbor Road, relatively flat
- 10K run - out-and-back along Harbor Road with a couple of hills
The half marathon follows a combination of dirt and back roads. The route includes a portion on the Meach Cove property, passes Shelburne Farms, and includes a stretch of Harbor Road with views of Lake Champlain and the Adirondacks.
There are three water stations on course located on Depot Road off Harbor Road, at the 10K turnaround, and at the intersection of the Shelburne Rec Path and Harbor Road. Plain water and UnTapped Mapleaid Hydration will be provided in cups placed on tables by volunteers; participants are advised to plan for their own hydration needs. Portable toilets are available at the Depot Road station and near the 10K turnaround.
There is no parking at Shelburne Field House; nearby parking locations include Shelburne Community School, Shelburne Train Station, Shelburne Town Hall, Davis Park, and Shelburne Shopping Park. Bags may be left at the Field House but remain unattended. The race has a 3.5 hour time limit. Course rules note that runners will be against traffic, must not run more than two abreast, must keep race numbers visible, and baby joggers are not permitted.
Awards and a post race raffle are part of the event. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
