Every August, the Race to the Top of Vermont draws hikers, bikers, and runners from across the U.S. and Canada to climb Mt. Mansfield, Vermont’s highest peak. The course ascends the historic Mansfield Toll Road – 4.3 miles in length and 2,564 feet of up! For some, it’s all about …
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Every August, the Race to the Top of Vermont draws hikers, bikers, and runners from across the U.S. and Canada to climb Mt. Mansfield, Vermont’s highest peak. The course ascends the historic Mansfield Toll Road – 4.3 miles in length and 2,564 feet of up! For some, it’s all about trying to achieve a fast time on this challenging course. For others, it’s about coming together at this fun summer event to support the Catamount Trail Association, test themselves as a solo participant or as part of a team, and enjoy the spectacular views!
Race To The Top isn’t only for those driven to train seven days a week or those blessed with outstanding genetics. This event is for Everyone! That doesn’t mean Race to the Top will be easy. It’s not. This course will challenge you, but with enough determination and grit, you will succeed. You will make it to the Top of Vermont, and we hope you will find inspiration in your success and those around you.
No matter why you participate in the Race To The Top, this event is ultimately about supporting the Catamount Trail Association at its largest fundraiser of the year! So, while you’re out there challenging yourself, know that the money raised at this event will support all the good work they do for our community.
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Top of Mt Mansfield Finish Line is EPIC
Great race to have on your list! It's mostly uphill with flats, dirt once you get up on Toll Road and the views are just amazing. I have been top … MORE
Great race to have on your list! It’s mostly uphill with flats, dirt once you get up on Toll Road and the views are just amazing. I have been top 3 in my age group and I really love the pottery mugs with your place and the logo of the race. Tshirts are great too. Stowe is such an amazing town – it’s worth the trip!
Love a mountain top finish line!
This is one of the races I will do every year. I love the community, the organizers, the photographer (Joe Viger) and all my friends that come back year after … MORE
This is one of the races I will do every year. I love the community, the organizers, the photographer (Joe Viger) and all my friends that come back year after year. The race is short enough to enjoy the views but still push to finish strong. I love the 2 fiddlers playing right near the finish line and how friendly the mountain runners are at this race.
I won my age group and have a super cool mug to match the ones that I have won in the past and glad that they put first, second and third on them so I can add to the collection.
Delta Dental is a great supporter of mountain races in the Northeast and I am thankful that they are still there in full force at the finish and sometimes out on the course. Love the toothbrushes, the shirt here and the ice cream! Free beer for those that indulge too (They give you a ticket as a participant).
It is a family friendly race and the kids race at the bottom is always fun to watch while having a healthy burrito as post race meal. Well done! AND it benefits the Catamount Trails in Vermont.
Views to keep you going!
Mt Mansfield is so beautiful! The first time I ran this in 2007 it was foggy and raining and I don't remember much of the race. This year we went … MORE
Mt Mansfield is so beautiful! The first time I ran this in 2007 it was foggy and raining and I don’t remember much of the race. This year we went as a team and enjoyed the views along the way. The finish was actually at the top past the visitor center and the run down was beautiful The course was uphill, but nothing crazy so you could keep a steady run. Love the people and Delta Dental does a great job! The only downfall is the price of the entry fee! So register early and get a team together to get as many discounts as you can.
The burritos were amazing at the finish and my friend Dawn won an age group award and the mugs are incredible. When I ran the last time I still have my stonewear mug. Great charity to contribute to in the Catamount Trails so all of the races including a kids race and bike race go to a great cause!
I will do this one again for sure!