In 2 days · Sun, Sep 6, 2026
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When
Sunday, September 6th, 2026
Where
163 Fairground Rd, Guilford VT
Distance
5K
Typical weather
56–75°F · some rain risk
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On this date: rain 5 of the last 10 years
2025
60–78°F
rain
2024
49–76°F
dry
2023
67–88°F
dry
2022
60–63°F
rain
2021
57–74°F
rain
2020
57–74°F
dry
2019
51–69°F
rain
2018
70–89°F
dry
2017
57–65°F
rain
2016
64–75°F
dry
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Race-day forecast · Sunday, Sep 6
Rain likely · 55–73°F
Sunday, Sep 6starts near 55°F · 31% chance of rain · wind up to 11 mph
About this race
Race Overview
- Event: 5K at the Guilford Fair
- Date: September 6, 2026
- Location: 163 Fairground Rd, Guilford, VT
- Course: Hilly, loop course with a mix of paved roads, dirt roads, and trails
Course Details
- Elevation Gain: 226 feet
- First Half: Mostly uphill
- Second Half: Gradually downhill with a slight rise before the finish
- Finish: Fun, fast finish
Awards
- Overall Winners: Prizes for top male and female finishers
- Age Groups: Awards for first place in each age group (12 and under, 13-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+)
- Last Finisher: Awarded a bag of local, composted horse manure for gardening
- Catchphrase: Can you Beat the Manure!
Registration Information
- In-Person Registration: Available until 7:30 AM on Race Day
- Pre-registration: Encouraged for smoother race day
- Race Day Fee: $5 more for day-of registration
- Start Time: 8:00 AM, with first 60 registrants receiving a soft cotton event t-shirt
More Information
- Race Link: Beat the Manure 5K
Course map
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