Vermont Krampuslauf Lyme Center, NH   Dec 6, 2025

In central European culture, Krampus is a half goat, half demon monster that punishes misbehaving children during Christmas time. Krampus is said to follow St. Nicholas carrying a wicker basket filled with birch branches to swat bad children.

For many years, central European countries have celebrated this holiday with Krampuslauf (Krampus Run) where people dress up as Krampus and run throughout out the streets of town. This year, we bring a piece of this tradition to Vermont.

This year, there will be a 10K and 5K option on trails up and down the beautiful Dartmouth College Skiway.

Participants are encouraged to dress up as Krampus for a more traditional Krampuslauf and there will be prizes for best Krampus costumes.