Lucy Mac 5K9

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Ascutney Outdoors, Brownsville VT

Saturday, September 13th, 2025

🏃‍♀️ Race Overview

The countdown is on for the Lucy Mac 5K9 on Saturday, September 13, 2025 at Ascutney Outdoors!

Event Details: The Lucy Mac 5K9 is held on the trails at Ascutney Outdoors and is one of Lucy Mackenzie Humane Society’s largest fundraising events of the year.
Special Anniversary: This year's event is even more special as Lucy Mackenzie celebrates 110 years of serving animals and people in the community!
Race Options: The Lucy Mac 5K9 offers both a timed 5K route as well as a 1-mile option.
Participation: Runners and walkers can participate solo, or as a team, and enjoy the thrilling and beautiful trails of Ascutney Mountain.

🦮 Registration Information

The registration fee is $30 for the 5K trail and $20 for the 1-mile trail.

Fundraising Reward: In honor of our 110th anniversary, every participant that raises at least $110 will receive a free 2025 5K9 t-shirt!
Medal for All: All participants completing the 5K9 will receive a custom Lucy Mac 5K9 medal!
Check-in Time: Check-in and registration will be 9 – 10AM at the Ascutney Outdoors Center located at 449 Ski Tow Road, Brownsville, VT 05037.
Race Start Times: The 1-mile race will kick-off at 10AM, and the 5K race will start at 10:30AM.

🌄 Course Description

Participants will be treated to a scenic Vermont adventure as they race along handcrafted trails located on the western base of Ascutney Mountain.

5K Trail: The 5K trail will lead participants across fields, over streams, and through the woods before finishing winding down the ski slopes of the mountain.
Spectacular Views: Views from the course are sure to be spectacular.
1-Mile Course: For those not quite up to the full 5K trail, we’re also offering a fantastic 1-mile course which is just as much fun.

🐕 Dog Policy

We’re thrilled that Ascutney Outdoors is a dog-friendly destination!

Leash Requirement: If you are bringing along a dog, they must be kept on a leash at all times.
Clean Up: Please pick-up after them.

🛠️ Important Race-Day Information

Location: Ascutney Outdoors Center, 449 Ski Tow Road, Brownsville, VT 05037 (directions provided below)
Time: Check-in and same-day registration will be 9 - 10AM, 1-mile race will begin at 10:00AM, 5K race will begin at 10:30AM.
Shoe Recommendations: We heavily advise wearing a trail sneaker, hiking shoes/boots, or a shoe that will offer you ample traction and support since the trail could potentially be muddy and wet.
Bathrooms: There are indoor bathrooms in the Ascutney Outdoors Center.

🚰 Refreshments and Amenities

We will be providing bottled water and light refreshments. There are also water bubblers in the AO Center.

🗺️ Directions to Ascutney Outdoors

From Windsor:
Starting on Main Street, take Route 44 West for 5.3 miles. Turn left on to Ski Tow Rd. (Ascutney Mountain Resort). Continue straight on Ski Tow Rd. until you see event parking signs.

From Claremont, NH:
Starting at Tractor Supply on Main St., take Highway 12N/Main St. following into Vermont. Turn right onto US-5 North at the 4-way intersection. In 1.1 miles, take a slight left onto VT-44A West (Back Mountain Rd.). Follow to the end (3.0 miles) and take a left on to VT-44 West. Follow for 2-miles and take a left on to Ski Tow Rd. (Ascutney Mountain Resort).

From Woodstock:
Starting at the Green, take a right on to VT-106 South. Follow for 12.7 miles. Turn left onto VT-44 East and continue for 4.9 miles. Take a right on Ski Tow Rd. (Ascutney Mountain Resort).

From Springfield:
Starting at the Shaw's Plaza or McDonald's, take VT 106 N. Follow for 3.1 miles and turn right. Stay on VT 106 North for another 10 miles. Turn right on to VT-44 East and continue for 4.9 miles.

🔗 Learn More

To learn more about Lucy Mackenzie Humane Society, visit www.lucymac.org.

🙌 Thank You to Our Sponsors

This event is made possible by our generous sponsors and partners: Kate & Co. KW Vermont, Karen Teller, Oldfield Kitties, Green Mountain Lawyers, 802 Credit Union, West Lebanon Feed & Supply.