The Red Rocks 5K

Course

• Trail Type: A 5k on the trails of Red Rocks Park. Trails are dirt and gravel, with moderate hills through woods.
• Starting Line: Starting line is at main gate near Central Ave.
• Finish Line: The finish line is at the picnic area near the beach.
• Map: See map: COURSE MAP

Race History

• Established: The GMAA has held a variation of the Red Rocks 5k since the early 1990s.
• Purpose: To raise money for the GMAA scholarship fund.
• Scholarships: Each year the GMAA awards scholarships to college-bound runners based on their contributions to the sport of running and their academic achievement.
• Recent Awards: In recent years, the GMAA has awarded 2 or 3 $1,000 scholarships to students who have achieved academic excellence and contributed to the sport of running.

Registration

• Entry Fee: $20 (GMAA members subtract $5)
• Pre-registration: Pre-registration is encouraged. All pre-registered runners will be entered into the raffle.
• Online Deadline: Online pre-registration will close the night before the race at midnight.
• In-Person Registration: In-person registration will be available on race day from 8-9AM.
• Refund Policy: There will be no refunds, deferrals, or transfers.

Restrictions

• Age Requirement: Open to all runners 12 and older.
• Younger Runners: For runners under the age of 12, the runner must be accompanied by a parent or guardian throughout the race.

Refreshments

• Post-Race: We will provide post-race snacks and water.

Facilities

• Restrooms: There will be porta-potties near the entrance to the park and the park restrooms will also be open.

Prizes

• Awards: Awards for the overall men’s, women’s and non-binary finisher in each age group.
• Scholarship Division: For the scholarship division (17 and under), top three finishers will be awarded in each category.
• Raffle Prizes: All pre-registered runners will be automatically entered into the raffle prizes, which will be distributed at bib pick-up.

Parking

• Race Parking: Red Rocks will be open for race parking, but you will not be able to leave until all runners have finished, which is about 45 minutes after race start.
• Alternative Parking: You can park on Central Ave, where you would normally park for Red Rocks.

Information

• Contact: Alex McHenry: redrocks@:gmaa.run
• Note: GMAA/Insurance rules prohibit running with a baby jogger or dog.
• Safety Reminder: For safety reasons and as a courtesy to fellow runners, GMAA strongly discourages the use of headphones.

Event Date: August 1, 2026

Location: Red Rocks Park, South Burlington, VT

Race URL: The Red Rocks 5K