Northfield 5K Run/Walk and One Mile Kids’ Race
Saturday, September 5, 2026 – Northfield
Presented by Central Vermont Runners (CVR) and the Vermont Senior Games Association (VSGA), the annual road race events kick off Northfield’s Labor Day Weekend Festival!
(photo by Barb Flint)
Description: Central Vermont Runners (CVR) and the Vermont Senior Games Association (VSGA) present the 47th Annual Northfield 5k and One-mile Kids race on Saturday, September 5 in downtown Northfield. This exciting community event for young and old kicks off Northfield’s Labor Day weekend festivities.
The Northfield 5k Run/Walk is endorsed by the New England 65+ Runners Club, an organization of active senior athletes from all areas of New England and beyond.
Directions/Parking/Portalets: From Interstate-89 take exit 5 to VT Rt. 64 west toward Northfield. Turn right on Rt. 12 north. Proceed past Norwich University toward downtown. On-street parking is available along the right side of Main St. (Route 12) as you head down the hill. Portalets will be set up on the west side of Depot Square.
Registration and Fees/Dates: Online registration encouraged!
5K Race (ages 10 and up)
$20 – Until August 25*
$25 – August 26 – September 3*
$30 – Race day
*$5 online registration discount (automatically applied at checkout) for ages 65+ and ages 10-19 in the 5k run/walk.
1 Mile Kids’ Race (ages 6-11)
$5 – Until August 25
$10 – August 26 – September 3
$15 – Race day
Race day schedule:
- 8:45 a.m. – Kids One Mile Race (ages 6-11)
- 9:15 a.m. – Opening Ceremony – National Anthem
- 9:30 a.m. – 5k Race (ages 10 and up)
- 10:30 a.m – Awards Ceremony for 5k Race and Kids One Mile Race
Race day registration and number pickup:
- Location: Depot Square in Northfield
- 5K race day registration and number pickup from 7:45 a.m. to 9:15 a.m.
- 1 Mile race day registration and number pickup from 7:45 a.m. to 8:30 a.m.
Race Day:
The races begin in front of the Northfield Savings Bank. Mile markers will be posted along the 5k course. A water station will be located at the midpoint of the 5k course.
The kids’ mile begins on Rt. 12 near the Northfield Post Office, continues up the hill, and loops back to the finish line at Depot Square via South St., Central St., and Wall St.
Please note that strollers, headphones, and dogs are not allowed in the races. Minors under 18 must have a parent or guardian sign the waiver for the minor to participate.
Prizes:
One Mile Kids Race: Medals for all finishers. Prizes for top three female, male, and non-binary finishers in two age groups: Ages 6 to 8 and Ages 9 to 11
CVR 5k Age Group Awards: For the 5k race CVR will award a prize to the fastest male, female, and nonbinary finisher in the five year age groups: 10-14, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80-84, 85-89, 90+
Vermont Senior Games medals: VSGA will award gold, silver, and bronze medals, respectively, to the top three male, female, and non-binary finishers over age 50 (five year age groups) in the 5k race.
Beneficiaries: Proceeds from the Northfield races support Central Vermont Runners and the
Vermont Senior Games Association
Additional Beneficiary: Please consider making a $2 contribution (or larger) to support CVR’s Youth Running Program mini-grants, which provide vital support for middle and high school cross country, track and field, and elementary school youth running programs in Central Vermont and the Northeast Kingdom. Thank you!
New England 65 Plus Runners Club: The Northfield 5k Run/Walk is officially endorsed by the New England 65 Plus Runners Club, an organization of active senior athletes from all areas of New England and beyond. For more information, please visit https://www.ne65plus.org
Photo gallery from the 2025 Northfield 5k run and 1 mile kids race. Photos by Barb and Jim Flint
