Beat the Manure 5K at the Guilford Fair
- Date Sun 31st August 2025
- Time 8:00AM EDT
- Location Guilford, Vermont
- Price $15.00
- Races 1 race
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Get ready to lace up your running shoes for the exhilarating Beat the Manure 5K at the Guilford Fair, happening on Sunday, August 31, 2025, in the picturesque town of Guilford, Vermont. This unique race features a challenging hilly loop course that takes you through a delightful mix of paved roads, dirt paths, and scenic trails, all while boasting an elevation gain of 226 feet. Runners will tackle the first half of the course with a steady uphill climb, followed by a thrilling downhill stretch towards the finish line.
Participants will have the chance to win exciting prizes, including awards for the top male and female finishers, as well as age group winners from ages 12 and under all the way to 70+. And for those who embrace the spirit of fun, the last finisher will receive a quirky yet practical reward—a bag of local, composted horse manure, perfect for enhancing your garden! Don’t miss out on this lively event; in-person registration will be available right up until 7:45 AM on race day, with the race kicking off at 8:00 AM. Join us for a memorable day of fitness and community spirit!
Participants will have the chance to win exciting prizes, including awards for the top male and female finishers, as well as age group winners from ages 12 and under all the way to 70+. And for those who embrace the spirit of fun, the last finisher will receive a quirky yet practical reward—a bag of local, composted horse manure, perfect for enhancing your garden! Don’t miss out on this lively event; in-person registration will be available right up until 7:45 AM on race day, with the race kicking off at 8:00 AM. Join us for a memorable day of fitness and community spirit!
Organiser's Description
A 5K at the Guilford Fair in Guilford, VT. This will be run on a hilly, loop course, on a widely varied mix of paved roads, dirt roads, and trails. With 226' of elevation gain, the first half of the course is mostly uphill. The second half is gradually downhill (with the exception of a very slight rise about 75 yards from the finish). There should be a fun, fast finish.
Prizes will be given to the top overall female and male finishers, and to the first place female and male in each age group (12 and under, 13-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+). The last finisher will be awarded a bag of local, composted horse manure, great for your garden! Can you BEAT THE MANURE!
In person registration will be available up until 7:45 AM on Race Day. The race will start at 8:00 AM
Prizes will be given to the top overall female and male finishers, and to the first place female and male in each age group (12 and under, 13-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+). The last finisher will be awarded a bag of local, composted horse manure, great for your garden! Can you BEAT THE MANURE!
In person registration will be available up until 7:45 AM on Race Day. The race will start at 8:00 AM
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