Adamant Half Marathon and Relay
Saturday, May 10, 2025
Scenic figure 8 course on 90% dirt roads with ponds and hills through Calais and East Montpelier. Run the Half Marathon or share the fun with a partner in the relay. The Adamant Half Marathon is the 5th event in the 2025 CVR/ORO Race Series
Once again we are partnering with The Craftsbury Outdoor Center to offer the Double Dirt Challenge!
What is the Double Dirt Challenge?
Run the Adamant Half Marathon on May 10 and the Genny Tenny on May 25 to be eligible for a 20% discount when registering for the Genny Tenny. If you complete both the Adamant Half Marathon and the Genny Tenny 10 Miler, you will receive a special Double Dirt Challenge award. Note that you will need to register for the Genny Tenny choosing the Double Dirt Challenge option to receive your discount and award.
Directions: The race site will be at 1171 Haggett Rd. in Adamant. From Montpelier, follow Main St. through the roundabout and up the hill. Main St. becomes County Road. At 6 miles from Montpelier, turn right on Haggett Rd. There will be parking signs as you enter Adamant in 1.1 mile on Haggett Road.
Beneficiary: A portion of race proceeds will be donated to the Adamant COOP and Community Club.
Registration: Pre-registration encouraged!
by midnight May 8, 2025. Early number pickup at Onion River Outdoors on May 9, 2025 from 4:00 to 5:30pm. Race day registration and number pickup at 1171 Haggett Rd. 8:30-9:45am.
If you prefer to register by mail, you can download a race application form here:
Fees: Until May 3, 2025: $20 individual, $35 per relay team.
May 4 to May 8, 2025: $25 individual, $40 per relay team.
Late or Race Day Registration: $30 individual, $45 per relay team.
Online registration $5 discount for ages 13-19 and ages 65-99 automatically applied at checkout.
Starting time: Race starts promptly at 10:00 a.m.
Early Start Option: Runners who expect to complete the half
marathon in 2:30 (11:30 min/mile pace) or longer are encouraged to sign up for the early start option. They will start at 9:30 a.m. Runners who start early and finish in less than 2:15 will not have an official finishing time since the 9:30 a.m. wave is designed for slower runners only.
Cut-off Time: Aid stations and finish line will remain open for those finishing by 1:00pm.
Aid stations: Approximately every 2-3 miles along the course, including sports drink and water.
Prizes, Post Race, etc.: Prizes to 1st overall M, F, & NB and 1st M, F, & NB in each 10 year age division in the Half Marathon. Relay awards to top male team, female team and mixed team. Raffle prizes from our sponsors will be drawn randomly. All half marathon finishers will receive a unique Adamant Half finishers ‘medal’. Great post-race food as always!
Thanks to Cabot Creamery for sponsoring post-race refreshments and the raffle!
Course: Course map
The relay exchange is in Adamant near the start/finish line.
For more information: Contact Donna Smyers at: dosmyers@gmail.com
