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Heady Trotter 4M @ the Alchemist

Stowe, VT

Sun, Oct 18, 2026

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When

Sunday, October 18th, 2026

Where

100 Cottage Club Road, Stowe VT

Distance

Typical weather

On this date: rain 5 of the last 10 years

2025

33–55°F

dry

2024

36–56°F

dry

2023

43–55°F

dry

2022

39–49°F

rain

2021

39–43°F

rain

2020

34–53°F

dry

2019

39–42°F

rain

2018

26–31°F

rain

2017

45–61°F

dry

2016

49–72°F

rain

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About this race

The Heady Trotter 4 Miler is BACK @ The Alchemist Brewery Stowe, Vermont

The Race:

  • Event: The Heady Trotter is a 4 Mile race through the heart of Stowe, starting and finishing on the lawn of the famed Alchemist Brewery.
  • Timing: Chip timed, certified course.
  • Celebration: Cold Alchemist beer, live music, and food trucks await you at the finish.
  • Hashtag: #IRunForHeady

The Swag:

  • Registration Includes: Race Entry - Chip timed, Certified 4 Mile Course.
  • Finisher Perks: Super Fresh Heady Topper at the Finish Line.
  • Treats: Fresh Cold Hollow Cider Mill Donuts.
  • Gifts: Sweet Sweet Swag including a proper Alchemist neoprene koozie, and custom knit Race Socks.

The After Party:

  • Entertainment: The fun continues all afternoon with live music at the brewery.
  • Activities: Join us for bands, beers, and food trucks.
  • Social Media: Post your photos and tag us with #headytrotter #alch3mistb33r.

The Charity:

  • Partner: Help us raise money for our awesome charity partner, The Green Mountain Adaptive Sports.
  • Mission: Their mission is to improve the quality of life for persons with disabilities living in or visiting Vermont.
  • Opportunity: Special perks available to donors.
  • Match Challenge: GMAS has secured a $20,000.00 match from the Vermont Community Foundation.

Race Weekend Raffle:

  • Prize: We are featuring a race weekend raffle for a 1 of a kind fire pit.
  • Updates: Follow our social media for pics and info.
  • Donation Perk: Donate $25 or more when you register, and you'll get upgraded swag!

Starting Line:

  • Waves: Runners will start in waves, Corral will be assigned based on self-identified estimated finish times.
  • Timing: Waves begin at 10am, all waves begin within 3 minutes.
  • Parking: All runners park at an off-site location, and arrive by bus, there is no onsite parking on race day.

Register for the Race Here!

Course map

Hotels for race weekend

Live prices near the start line, Oct 17 – 19, 2026.

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