Maple Syrup 5k Run/Walk
- Date Sat 18th April 2026 - Sat 25th April 2026
- Time 8:00AM EDT
- Location Vermontville, Michigan
- Price $33.38
- Races 2 races
- Distances 5km
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Event summary
Join us for the 14th Annual Vermontville Maple Syrup 5K Run/Walk, taking place from April 18 to April 25, 2026, in the charming town of Vermontville, Eaton. This exciting event will culminate in an in-person race on Saturday, April 25, 2026, starting at 8:00 AM. Participants can choose between a vibrant in-person experience or a flexible virtual option, allowing everyone to engage in the fun, no matter where they are.
The race route features a scenic one-way course that begins at Maple Valley High School and finishes in downtown Vermontville. Runners will enjoy a mix of pavement and the serene Paul Henry Thornapple Trail. Registration is just $35 if you sign up during packet pick-up, and all in-person participants will receive a t-shirt, a special commemorative sticker, and a delightful syrup gift. Virtual participants who register by April 15, 2025, will also receive these goodies shipped directly to them. With age group awards and exciting prizes, including a gallon of maple syrup for overall winners, this event is not to be missed! Come celebrate the sweet tradition of the Vermontville Maple Syrup Festival while supporting the Maple Valley Cross Country
The race route features a scenic one-way course that begins at Maple Valley High School and finishes in downtown Vermontville. Runners will enjoy a mix of pavement and the serene Paul Henry Thornapple Trail. Registration is just $35 if you sign up during packet pick-up, and all in-person participants will receive a t-shirt, a special commemorative sticker, and a delightful syrup gift. Virtual participants who register by April 15, 2025, will also receive these goodies shipped directly to them. With age group awards and exciting prizes, including a gallon of maple syrup for overall winners, this event is not to be missed! Come celebrate the sweet tradition of the Vermontville Maple Syrup Festival while supporting the Maple Valley Cross Country
Organiser's Description
JOIN US FOR THE 14TH ANNUAL VERMONTVILLE MAPLE SYRUP 5K RUN/WALK.
The Maple Valley HS Cross Country team is offering both an in person and virtual race option for the Maple Syrup 5K. Please join us as we celebrate our 14th year running in the Maple Syrup 5K joined with our town's 86th Vermontville Maple Syrup Festival!
* PLEASE BE SURE YOU ARE SIGNING UP FOR THE VERMONTVILLE MAPLE SYRUP 5K AS THERE MAY BE OTHER SYRUP FESTIVAL 5K'S ON THIS DATE!*
The in person race will be on Saturday, April 25, 2026 at 8:00am. For those doing the virtual race option, you may run it at anytime.
Packet pick up and in person registration will be outside at the Maple Valley High School Administration Building: Friday, April 24, 2026 from 6:00pm-7:00pm and Saturday, April 25, 2026 from 6:00am -7:30am. COST OF THE RACE IS $35.00 IF REGISTERING AT PACKET PICK UP.
The race is a one way race that starts at the Maple Valley High School (11090 Nashville Hwy., Vermontville, MI 49096) and finishes in downtown Vermontville. It will be part pavement and part on the Paul Henry Thornapple Trail. It will be an open course, but we will have volunteers at intersections to help with participants.
It is advisable to have a vehicle parked at the finish line for transportation back to the high school. We should have shuttle service available, but it is easier if you know of delays ahead of time. A gear bag will be given to all in person runners, and those can be taken to the finish line for those who wish to have their warm gear at the finish.
All in person participants will receive a t-shirt and a special commemorative sticker, and a small syrup gift.
Virtual participants registered by April 15, 2025 will receive a t-shirt and a special commemorative sticker.
Register by April 15, 2025 to be guaranteed a t-shirt. T-shirts available as quantities last after that date. For virtual participants shirts and stickers will be shipped to participants at the end of the event (shipping costs are included in registration fee). **ONLY PARTICIPANTS WHO HAVE SELECTED VIRTUAL WILL HAVE SHIRTS AND STICKERS SHIPPED TO THEM. IF YOU SELECT IN-PERSON, SHIRTS/STICKERS WILL ONLY BE AVAILABLE AT THE EVENT.**
Age group awards for in person participants. For each gender: 12 and under; 13-14; 15-19; 20-29; 30-39; 40-49; 50-59; 60-69; 70 and up. Overall winners of each gender will receive a gallon of maple syrup.
Awards for virtual participants will be based on top 3 for gender with proof of time/distance sent by email. Medal will then be mailed with t shirt and sticker. Results will be sent to all runners that send in proof of time/distance.
Thank you for supporting the Maple Valley Cross Country Team. All proceeds help with fundraising to help the runners going to camp!
The Maple Valley HS Cross Country team is offering both an in person and virtual race option for the Maple Syrup 5K. Please join us as we celebrate our 14th year running in the Maple Syrup 5K joined with our town's 86th Vermontville Maple Syrup Festival!
* PLEASE BE SURE YOU ARE SIGNING UP FOR THE VERMONTVILLE MAPLE SYRUP 5K AS THERE MAY BE OTHER SYRUP FESTIVAL 5K'S ON THIS DATE!*
The in person race will be on Saturday, April 25, 2026 at 8:00am. For those doing the virtual race option, you may run it at anytime.
Packet pick up and in person registration will be outside at the Maple Valley High School Administration Building: Friday, April 24, 2026 from 6:00pm-7:00pm and Saturday, April 25, 2026 from 6:00am -7:30am. COST OF THE RACE IS $35.00 IF REGISTERING AT PACKET PICK UP.
The race is a one way race that starts at the Maple Valley High School (11090 Nashville Hwy., Vermontville, MI 49096) and finishes in downtown Vermontville. It will be part pavement and part on the Paul Henry Thornapple Trail. It will be an open course, but we will have volunteers at intersections to help with participants.
It is advisable to have a vehicle parked at the finish line for transportation back to the high school. We should have shuttle service available, but it is easier if you know of delays ahead of time. A gear bag will be given to all in person runners, and those can be taken to the finish line for those who wish to have their warm gear at the finish.
All in person participants will receive a t-shirt and a special commemorative sticker, and a small syrup gift.
Virtual participants registered by April 15, 2025 will receive a t-shirt and a special commemorative sticker.
Register by April 15, 2025 to be guaranteed a t-shirt. T-shirts available as quantities last after that date. For virtual participants shirts and stickers will be shipped to participants at the end of the event (shipping costs are included in registration fee). **ONLY PARTICIPANTS WHO HAVE SELECTED VIRTUAL WILL HAVE SHIRTS AND STICKERS SHIPPED TO THEM. IF YOU SELECT IN-PERSON, SHIRTS/STICKERS WILL ONLY BE AVAILABLE AT THE EVENT.**
Age group awards for in person participants. For each gender: 12 and under; 13-14; 15-19; 20-29; 30-39; 40-49; 50-59; 60-69; 70 and up. Overall winners of each gender will receive a gallon of maple syrup.
Awards for virtual participants will be based on top 3 for gender with proof of time/distance sent by email. Medal will then be mailed with t shirt and sticker. Results will be sent to all runners that send in proof of time/distance.
Thank you for supporting the Maple Valley Cross Country Team. All proceeds help with fundraising to help the runners going to camp!
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