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October 4, 2026
Sunday, October 4, 2026
Start and Finish at the State Office Complex horseshoe entrance at 280 State Dr., Waterbury, VT 05676
Directions: From I-89, take exit 10. Follow signs to Route 2. Take a left onto Route 2 east. Go through downtown Waterbury. There is ample parking behind the state complex. Please access via Park Row or State Dr. Do not enter on Horseshoe Rd. or park in church parking. Use this address for your gps: 280 State Dr., Waterbury, VT 05676
Race day schedule:
Bib number pickup from 7:00am until 8:30am
Half marathon start: 9:00am
5K start: 9:15am
Volunteers: Without volunteers, it would not be possible to put on a race like Leaf Peepers. Course marshals, water stops, post-race food, and registration are just a few of the essential jobs being done by volunteers.
If you would like to be a member of the Leaf Peepers 2026 volunteer team, please fill out the form on our Contact Us page to let us know that you’re interested.
Divisions: Male and female: 18 and under, 19-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-79, 80 and over.
Awards: Awards for first overall male and first female finisher and to the first male and female finisher in the above age groups. All finishers will receive a unique finisher’s award.
T-shirts: The famous Leaf Peepers t-shirt is included in your entry fee.
Water stops: Water and Untapped Maple products will be available at aid stations located at 3.5, 7, and 10.9 miles.
Post Race: Post race recovery snacks will be available at the finish line.
Facilities: Portalets near the start/finish area in the state office complex. No changing/showering facilities are available.
Race Results: Full results, including gun and chip times, will be posted at cvrunners.org.
Rules:
- No baby strollers or babies in carriers.
- No unregistered runners.
- No walkers.
- No dogs.
- Headphones are discouraged for safety reasons.