When
Saturday, August 8th, 2026
Where
111 Jackson Gore Road, Ludlow VT
Distances
1 Mile
About this race
This race based at Okemo's Jackson Gore area, will take runners to the top of Okemo Mountain and back via a combination of dirt roads and single track hiking trails.
There will also be family oriented fun-run of less than one mile starting one half
All Registrations Include:
Event T Shirt
Bar-b-que style lunch served by Okemo's culinary team
Custom Triquest Finisher medals
Schedule:
Friday August 7, 2026
5pm - 9pm - Early bib pick up & late registration at Jackson Gore base area.
The Jackson Gore Music Series will be in full swing Friday night, bring your friends & family, blankets & lawn chairs and enjoy the music of Jenny & the Bets!
Saturday August 8, 2026
7-8:30am - Race day bib pickup & late registration
8:45am - Gather at start line for final instructions
9:00am - Race start
11:30am - Lunch is served
12:00pm - Music with Sammy B!
Guidelines:
Please respect private property near the trails. Do not trespass.
No littering: Participants are encouraged to carry their own water & food during the event. There will be aid stations to refill your own bottles along the way.
Please dispose of all waste and recyclables in the proper containers.
Please be respectful of all volunteers, Okemo staff & race officials.
Do not impede another runner.
Leave no trace: Pack-in pack-out.
**The race course is located on private land as well as the Okemo State Forest.
**Course subject to change as necessary
SAFETY FIRST!
The course is steep, rocky, grassy, wet & slippery. You will be pushing hard for the summit, putting yourself to your capacity, lungs, grit, and strength. Please note, we will have the course well marked, it is imperative, for your safety, you follow precise course marking. Please be courteous to fellow competitors, if you encounter an injured competitor please inform the nearest course Marshall, EMT or Rescue Services.
AWARDS:
1st, 2nd & 3rd Place overall for women & men for both the mountain top and fun runs.
QOM/KOM - Queen & King of the Mountain for the Bear Climb segment as posted to Strava by 1pm for the day. Please ensure your Strava file is available for public viewing or we won't be able to see it!
Best Running outfit - be Creative!
Best Family/Group running outfit - creative!
Average Jane & Joe - The middle finisher of all female and all male competitors.
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