Stars & Stripes Deets
Join us on Independence Day for the inaugural Springfield Stars & Stripes Fun Run & Walk! The event starts and finishes at the Toonerville Trail trailhead at 280 Clinton St, Springfield, VT. The course is a mostly flat 7.4K Run or 4K Walk out-and-back along the scenic Black River.
This is a benefit for Springfield High School Cross Country.
Registration Fee by July 2, either via Ultrasignup or Paper Registration at Edgar May Health & Recreation Center in Springfield: $20
In-Person Registration Fee at Packet Pick-up and Race Day: also $20. For families of 3 or 4, there will be flat-fee of $50; each extra family member will be an additional $10 (i.e., $60 for 5, $70 for 6, etc). Note: the family discount can not be done online; you need to register at packet pickup at The Edgar May Health and Recreation Center on July 3 or at the event on July 4.
In-person Registration and Packet Pick-up:
Wenesday, July 3: 3:30-5:30 p.m. at Edgar May Health & Recreation Center, 140 Clinton St, Springfield, VT
Thursday, July 4: 7:15-8:15 a.m. at Toonerville Trail trailhead
Post-Run: We will have water, Nuun electrolyte drink, and some light snacks, including donuts.
Course Map 7.4K: https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/5576646496/
Course Map 4K: https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/5576653501/
Prizes:
5K: 1st place Female and Male Overall and Masters (50+)
Best Costume - come on, show us your Stars & Stripes!
Plus whatever other fun, random prizes we decide to award.
Parking: There is plenty of room in the parking lot at the trailhead, located between Image Tek Labels and United Construction & Forestry. We encourage carpooling.
Refunds: No refunds, transfers to other runners, or transfers to other years.
Music / Strollers / Dogs: Music players are allowed, but please run with only one earbud in, be aware of other runners and traffic (there is road section in the 7.4K), and use general caution. Strollers are allowed. Well-behaved short-leashed dogs, preferably dressed in stars & stripes attire, are allowed.
If you’re unable to participate in-person but still want to get your Stars & Stripes on and make a donation to Springfield High School Cross Country team, then register for our Virtual Event for $10. We’ll make sure your donation gets to the team and if you send us your result, we’ll post your time in our Results section.
Event's current local time: 11:13 AM ET
