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Sunday, October 25th, 2026
160 Flynn Ave, Burlington VT
5K
43–56°F · some rain risk
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2025
40–50°F
dry
2024
40–51°F
dry
2023
52–63°F
rain
2022
57–72°F
rain
2021
43–47°F
rain
2020
35–43°F
dry
2019
45–52°F
dry
2018
34–40°F
dry
2017
55–66°F
dry
2016
37–42°F
dry
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About this race
Event Details
Sarah Ramsey Strong 5k
Switchback Brewing Co.
160 Flynn Avenue
Burlington, VT 05401
Date: Sunday, October 25, 2026
Race Information
- Location: Burlington Bike Path, along the scenic shoreline of Lake Champlain in Burlington, Vermont.
- Time: Sunday, October 25, 2026, at 10 AM.
- Check-in: Please plan to arrive by 9:15 AM to allow time to park, sign in, and get your race bib.
- After-party: Immediately following the 5k for refreshments and runner awards — stay tuned for more details.
Fundraising Purpose
- Mission: The Sarah Ramsey Strong Fund is a nonprofit founded in memory of Sarah Ramsey, Champlain College Class of 2012.
- Support: Race proceeds support student scholarships at Champlain College and innovation and entrepreneurship-focused student programs.
- Contribution: Your participation helps sustain this important cause.
Registration Information
- Pre-registration: $35/adult ($20 for youth up to 17), and $25/student.
- Raffle: Online registrants receive 2 free raffle tickets for the door prize drawing at the after-party.
- Walk-in registration: $40/adult and $30/college student and youth (up to 18) on race day.
Virtual Participation
- Opportunity: Unable to make it to Burlington on race day? Register for our virtual run!
- Notifications: You’ll receive a text message or email reminder to run on the day of the race.
- Results Submission: Instructions provided for submitting your virtual results from wherever you are in the world.
Stay Updated
Follow us on Facebook for more updates: https://www.facebook.com/sarahramseystrong/
Our Sponsors
Special thanks to our sponsors: Champlain College, Chroma Optics, Cloud 9 Caterers, Fleet Feet, Green Dawg Cultivators, Jayson Munn Design, PawPrint & Mail, and PURE ENERGY Apothecary.
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