1 Poolside Dr, Montpelier VT
Saturday, May 30th, 2026
Race Overview
Join us on May 30, 2026 to experience the rolling hills and lush vegetation of a Vermont forest in its prime! The ORO Birdland 5K will start adjacent to the Montpelier Rec Pool and lead you into the trails of North Branch. Keep your hearts pumping and ears open as you'll likely hear the melodic call of multitudes of birds, including Veeries, Hermit Thrush, Ovenbirds, Vireos, and more! The course consists of 95% single track, some technical roots and rocks, around 500ft of gain, and a maximum grade of 16%; An equation that should leave you with 100% smiles.
Event Schedule
- Race Start: Promptly at 9:30 AM
- Podium and Awards: At 10:30 AM
Location Details
- Address: 1 Poolside Drive Montpelier, VT, NOT North Branch Nature Center!
Course Information
This race is part of the Central Vermont Runners and Onion River Outdoors 2026 Race Series.
We anticipate that this will be the same route as 2025's race. If it changes, we'll let you know.
Additional Resources
- Course Safety: While the course will be marked and signed for runner safety, trails will still be open to bikes and pedestrians.
- 2025 Birdland 5K Map: View Map
- Race URL: Register Here
