Heady Trotter 4M @ the Alchemist
- Date Sun 18th October 2026
- Time 10:00AM EDT
- Location Stowe, Vermont
- Price $48.70 - $54.00
- Races 3 races
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Event summary
Get ready for an exhilarating day of fun and fitness at the Heady Trotter 4 Miler, taking place on Sunday, October 18th, 2026, in beautiful Stowe, Lamoille, Vermont! This exciting race invites participants to run a scenic 4-mile course starting and finishing on the lush lawn of the renowned Alchemist Brewery. As you dash through the heart of Stowe, you’ll enjoy the thrill of a chip-timed, certified course, while the atmosphere is alive with live music, food trucks, and the promise of refreshing Alchemist beer waiting for you at the finish line.
Participants can look forward to an array of fantastic perks with their registration, including a fresh Heady Topper, delicious cider mill donuts, and exclusive swag like a custom knit race sock and a stylish Alchemist neoprene koozie. With awards for overall male and female winners as well as age category prizes, there's something for everyone! Plus, join us in supporting the Green Mountain Adaptive Sports, as we aim to raise funds to enhance the lives of individuals with disabilities through adaptive sports and recreational programs. With a special matching donation opportunity and a fun raffle, this event is not just about running; it's about making a difference
Participants can look forward to an array of fantastic perks with their registration, including a fresh Heady Topper, delicious cider mill donuts, and exclusive swag like a custom knit race sock and a stylish Alchemist neoprene koozie. With awards for overall male and female winners as well as age category prizes, there's something for everyone! Plus, join us in supporting the Green Mountain Adaptive Sports, as we aim to raise funds to enhance the lives of individuals with disabilities through adaptive sports and recreational programs. With a special matching donation opportunity and a fun raffle, this event is not just about running; it's about making a difference
Organiser's Description
THE HEADY TROTTER 4 MILER IS BACK @ THE ALCHEMIST BREWERY STOWE, VERMONT
THE RACE:
THE HEADY TROTTER IS A 4 MILE RACE THROUGH THE HEART OF STOWE, STARTING AND FINISHING ON THE LAWN OF THE FAMED ALCHEMIST BREWERY. CHIP TIMED, CERTIFIED COURSE. COLD ALCHEMIST BEER, LIVE MUSIC AND FOOD TRUCKS AWAIT YOU AT THE FINISH. #IRUNFORHEADY
THE SWAG:
WITH YOUR REGISTRATION FEE, YOU'LL RECEIVE:
RACE ENTRY - CHIP TIMED, CERTIFIED 4 MILE COURSE.
SUPER FRESH HEADY TOPPER AT THE FINISH LINE
FRESH COLD HOLLOW CIDER MILL DONUTS
SWEET SWEET SWAG INCLUDING A PROPER ALCHEMIST NEOPRENE KOOZIE, AND CUSTOM KNIT RACE SOCKS
SWAG UPGRADES AVAILABLE FOR TEAMS AND CHARITY DONATIONS
LIVE MUSIC, FOOD TRUCKS AND FUN ALL AFTERNOON
OVERALL M/F 1ST, 2ND, 3RD; AGE CATS 5 YEAR INCREMENTS U10-80PLUS
THE AFTER PARTY:
THE FUN CONTINUES ALL AFTERNOON WITH LIVE MUSIC AT THE BREWERY- JOINS US FOR BANDS BEERS AND FOOD TRUCKS.
POST YOUR PHOTOS AND TAG US WITH #HEADYTROTTER #ALCH3MISTB33R
THE CHARITY :
HELP US RAISE MONEY FOR OUR AWESOME CHARITY PARTNER, THE GREEN MOUNTAIN ADAPTIVE SPORTS. WHOSE MISSION IS TO IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF LIFE FOR PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES LIVING IN OR VISITING VERMONT BY SPONSORING PARTICIPATION IN ADAPTIVE SPORTS AND RECREATIONAL PROGRAMS. WE WORK COOPERATIVELY WITH OUR PARTNER ORGANIZATIONS TO ENHANCE THEIR ABILITY TO DELIVER A QUALITY EXPERIENCE TO PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES. SPECIAL PERKS AVAILABLE TO DONORS.
***SPECIAL THIS YEAR, GMAS HAS SECURED A $10,000.00 MATCH FROM THE VERMONT COMMUNITY FOUNDATION. MEANING YOUR DONATION GOES FURTHER! HELP US MEET THIS GOAL!***
WE ARE FEATURING A RACE WEEKEND RAFFLE FOR A 1 OF A KIND ADIRONDACK STYLE SKI CHAIR, FOLLOW OUR SOCIAL MEDIA FOR PICS AND INFO.
DONATE 25$ OR MORE WHEN YOU REGISTER, AND YOU'LL GET UPGRADED SWAG!
STARTING LINE:
RUNNERS WILL START IN WAVES, CORRAL WILL BE ASSIGNED BASED ON SELF IDENTIFIED ESTIMATED FINISH TIMES (DURING REGISTRATION YOU WILL BE ASKED YOU ESTIMATED FINISH TIME). WAVES BEGIN AT 10AM, ALL WAVES BEGIN WITHIN 3 MINUTES.
ALL RUNNERS PARK AT AN OFF SITE LOCATION, AND ARRIVE BY BUS, THERE IS NO ONSITE PARKING ON RACE DAY.
THE RACE:
THE HEADY TROTTER IS A 4 MILE RACE THROUGH THE HEART OF STOWE, STARTING AND FINISHING ON THE LAWN OF THE FAMED ALCHEMIST BREWERY. CHIP TIMED, CERTIFIED COURSE. COLD ALCHEMIST BEER, LIVE MUSIC AND FOOD TRUCKS AWAIT YOU AT THE FINISH. #IRUNFORHEADY
THE SWAG:
WITH YOUR REGISTRATION FEE, YOU'LL RECEIVE:
RACE ENTRY - CHIP TIMED, CERTIFIED 4 MILE COURSE.
SUPER FRESH HEADY TOPPER AT THE FINISH LINE
FRESH COLD HOLLOW CIDER MILL DONUTS
SWEET SWEET SWAG INCLUDING A PROPER ALCHEMIST NEOPRENE KOOZIE, AND CUSTOM KNIT RACE SOCKS
SWAG UPGRADES AVAILABLE FOR TEAMS AND CHARITY DONATIONS
LIVE MUSIC, FOOD TRUCKS AND FUN ALL AFTERNOON
OVERALL M/F 1ST, 2ND, 3RD; AGE CATS 5 YEAR INCREMENTS U10-80PLUS
THE AFTER PARTY:
THE FUN CONTINUES ALL AFTERNOON WITH LIVE MUSIC AT THE BREWERY- JOINS US FOR BANDS BEERS AND FOOD TRUCKS.
POST YOUR PHOTOS AND TAG US WITH #HEADYTROTTER #ALCH3MISTB33R
THE CHARITY :
HELP US RAISE MONEY FOR OUR AWESOME CHARITY PARTNER, THE GREEN MOUNTAIN ADAPTIVE SPORTS. WHOSE MISSION IS TO IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF LIFE FOR PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES LIVING IN OR VISITING VERMONT BY SPONSORING PARTICIPATION IN ADAPTIVE SPORTS AND RECREATIONAL PROGRAMS. WE WORK COOPERATIVELY WITH OUR PARTNER ORGANIZATIONS TO ENHANCE THEIR ABILITY TO DELIVER A QUALITY EXPERIENCE TO PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES. SPECIAL PERKS AVAILABLE TO DONORS.
***SPECIAL THIS YEAR, GMAS HAS SECURED A $10,000.00 MATCH FROM THE VERMONT COMMUNITY FOUNDATION. MEANING YOUR DONATION GOES FURTHER! HELP US MEET THIS GOAL!***
WE ARE FEATURING A RACE WEEKEND RAFFLE FOR A 1 OF A KIND ADIRONDACK STYLE SKI CHAIR, FOLLOW OUR SOCIAL MEDIA FOR PICS AND INFO.
DONATE 25$ OR MORE WHEN YOU REGISTER, AND YOU'LL GET UPGRADED SWAG!
STARTING LINE:
RUNNERS WILL START IN WAVES, CORRAL WILL BE ASSIGNED BASED ON SELF IDENTIFIED ESTIMATED FINISH TIMES (DURING REGISTRATION YOU WILL BE ASKED YOU ESTIMATED FINISH TIME). WAVES BEGIN AT 10AM, ALL WAVES BEGIN WITHIN 3 MINUTES.
ALL RUNNERS PARK AT AN OFF SITE LOCATION, AND ARRIVE BY BUS, THERE IS NO ONSITE PARKING ON RACE DAY.
Races
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The Heady Trotter 4 Miler @ the Alchemist
Incl. $4.00 Fee & Race Socks
Sun 18th October 2026 (10:00AM EDT)
$54.00
Join us for the return of the Heady Trotter 4 Miler this year. Run 4 miles, drink great beer and Help us support our favorite charity. -
The Heady Trotter 4 Miler - Adaptive Sports Division
Incl. $4.00 Fee & Race Socks
Sun 18th October 2026 (10:00AM EDT)
$54.00
In 2021 we added a new division, because Jack said we should. Join us for our Wheelchair/Stroller Adaptive sports division. Same course! This Division is for any adaptive sports athletes, Wheelchair, Guide and Guided. This is not intended for parents and jogging strollers. -
Virtual Heady Trotter
Incl. $3.70 Fee & Race Socks
$48.70
Can't make it to Stowe this year? Join us for the virtual version, all swag (minus the Heady) is promptly mailed to you near race day.
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