Vermont Respite House 5k

Vermont Respite House 5k

Vermont Respite House 5k

( 4 reviews )
100% of reviewers recommend this race
  • Williston,
    Vermont,
    United States
  • May
  • 3 miles/5K
  • Road Race
  • Event Website

Rachel Drew

Vermont, United States
28 24
2014
"Wonderful Event"
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Rachel Drew's thoughts:

This is an annual fundraiser for the Vermont Respite House, and it's hands down the best race experience I've ever had.

Pre-Race: Plenty of parking, real bathrooms (hosted by an elementary school), great music and DJ from Top Hot Entertainment, Lake Monsters mascot Champ was available for high fives and pictures. Pick-up was totally streamlined, easy and efficient. Volunteers were incredibly thankful and kind. 5k fun run started a few minutes before the Jiggety Jog (walk, bike, whatever) for safety.

Course: The course winds out behind an elementary school through a pretty field, and then through local neighborhoods. There were at least 2 separate water stations, which for a 5k is almost unheard of. There were volunteers at every intersection to make sure runners went the right way. Lots of community support through the neighborhoods. Only a couple of small hills.

Post-Race: Amazing refreshments--granola bars, cheese sticks, bagels, muffins, coffee, fruit and more. Plenty of cold water. Music was still playing. There were awards for overall male and female finishers, as well as 1st and 2nd place in 10 year male/female age groups. Since this is mainly a fundraiser, top fundraisers were also recognized.

Overall, this race was a wonderful experience. It's certainly not competitive, but the volunteer support is great, race organizers are truly grateful for your participation, and pre- and post-race it's very much a party atmosphere. I will be participating in this race every year.

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