Bring on the humidity
We can take it right? Right?? Or maybe we’re already over it. In any case, the heat and humidity are definitely here, so be sure to get lots of hydration before you head out for any events! We’ve got evening trail runs, fun runs, track meets, and all kinds of other stuff going on, there’s like something or many things for you to participate in as the summer rolls forward.
On a programming note, we were disappointed to have to cancel last week’s All Comer’s track meet due to the threat of severe thunderstorms, but hoping this week’s forecast is more favorable to getting back out for speedwork this Thursday. Since it is prime thunderstorm season, note that we are watching the weather and updating event statuses on our Facebook and Instagram accounts, and when events do need to be cancelled, sending out a notice to the newsletter audience (like last Thursday with the track meet) so be sure to check these spots when the weather is looking iffy to be in the know about events!
Happy running,
Heather
Newsletter Highlights and Contents – July 13-26
Trail Run Season is in Full Swing – check out the details below on Monday evening trail runs and note we have a new meeting spot for the Monday run – at the North Branch Nature Center, rather than at the (very busy) pool!
Next All Comers Track Meet is July 17! The CVR site has updates on what events are happening on which nights – but hope to see many of you at the next meet – we had a blast at the first meet last week!
Memorial for Nathan Suter – see below for more details, and to RSVP. This will be happening on July 26.
Leaf Peepers Registration is OPEN! It’s a great time to start training for this fun and fast fall half marathon and 5K – details below. Volunteers always needed too, so if you’re interested and available, please sign up on the CVR website today!
CVR 45th Birthday Event – August 17 in Elmore! Save the date – lots in the works planning this fun event but make a note on your calendar to be free on the 17th for CVR’s birthday. More to come but you won’t want to miss it!
New apparel and kits – We are very close to having options to share, check your inboxes in the next few weeks!
Newsletter Contents:
Race recap: Bear Swamp!
CVR Members Out and About: Red, White and Blue 5/10K
Race Updates and Volunteer Needs
All Comers Track Meets are Back – next meet This Thursday July 17
CVR/ORO Race Series Standings
Trail Runs – Monday Trail Runs; no run scheduled (yet) for July 19
Fun Run – Tailgate at DoL on July 15
Memorial for Nathan Suter on July 26
CVR Book Club Review – Reviews Wanted!
Other News, Opportunities, and Classifieds
CVR Birthdays
Race photos and results: Bear Swamp
We couldn’t have asked for a better day for this race, especially since the seemingly cursed week of July 10th has traumatized the region for the past few years, with last year’s local flooding forcing us to cancel this race. Not this year! A humid day but great turnout for Bear Swamp. Results will be up soon on the CVR website so check there!
Fourth of July in Lebanon
Quite a few members traveled to Lebanon, NH to enjoy the Red, White, and Blue 5K/10K on the 4th, see a few pics below courtesy of Kim Williams! Race results here.
Kim, Donna, Dot, and Merrill after the run
Darrel and John ready to run!
Race Updates and Volunteer Needs
| July Events:Barre Heritage Trail 5K – July 26 – registration is now open for this fun trail run! Sign up to volunteer as well using the link below or email race directors Jackie and Katie. All Comers Track Nights – Thursday evenings at U-32 on July 17th, 24th, and 31st! On Deck for Late Summer (Aug-Sept):Berlin Pond – August 14 – you know this race and love it! Come out to race 5 miles around the iconic Berlin Pond for fun prizes. Sign up today, or express interest in volunteering via the website link below. Northfield 5K, Power Walk, and 1-Mile Kids Race – August 30 – sign up today for this fast and fun 5K over Labor Day weekend! Volunteers also welcome, sign up below. Groton Forest Trail Races – September 6 – our sponsor ORO took over this race and we are thrilled to support them. Sign uptoday or reach out to ORO if you’re interested in volunteering! Sodom Pond – September 17 – more info to come when registration opens, but mark your calendar for this lovely late summer gem of a race! Dreaming of Fall Already? Leaf Peepers (October 5) registration is now open, and you have plenty of time to start training for the half marathon, so think about signing up! ******* CVR cannot put on races without volunteer support, and your help is always needed. Please volunteer now to help the race directors fill necessary jobs and plan for full race day support. Volunteer now online using the Volunteer link on the CVR website homepage at https://cvrunners.org OR by email to the race directors above. |
| 2025 CVR/ORO Race Series Standings We are just about at the halfway point in the race series – how are you stacking up? The updated standings through Birdland are here. Some of the divisions are not yet sealed for the year so there’s plenty of time to clinch your spot. And don’t forget one requirement is to volunteer at least once – plenty of opportunities to do so this summer and into the fall so sign up today to help! Coordinator Joe Merrill works to update these as frequently as he can, so we update on the website whenever possible. Be patient as results can sometimes take a few weeks after races to reconcile. A sincere thank you to our sponsor Onion River Outdoors and specifically Allee Pineault for her excellent work putting this together. We will have printed copies of the poster available if you want to share this with any local businesses or publicize at your upcoming races, just let me know! |
Trail Runs Updates
Weekly Monday evening trail runs at North Branch/Hubbard Park have begun! Every Monday, meet at the North Branch Nature Center at 5:30 for orientation/intros, group departs at 5:45pm. Currently have an out and back 5k or 10K option – join the group any Monday this summer! Note that the NBNC meet up point is NEW as of June 30,since the Montpelier Pool is a happening place all of a sudden!
Currently there is no scheduled trail run on July 19, but check the Google sheet (or offer to host!), and make sure you’re on the Google listserv – see below for how to join if you are not on it!
If you’re interested in hosting you can take a look at available weekends in the google sheet here. Each week if a run is organized, the details will be updated in a tab in the same sheet, and the host will send out via the CVR Trails Google Group. If you’re not receiving trails emails but want to be, let Mark or Heather know so we can add you to the group.
**If you’re curious about what hosting a trail run entails, check out the host guidelines here.**
Note that an organized Saturday/Weekend run may not happen every week if there isn’t a host signed up. Also as the season is still getting going and with rain and iffy trail conditions, runs may be sporadic – stay tuned!
Monday night trail runs are gaining in popularity! Join this crew tomorrow night!
Fun Run – Tailgate at DoL on July 15
We are back at the DoL meeting spot for Tuesday runs this season, meet at 5:30 for a run of your chosen distance! This Tuesday, plan to bring some snacks to share and hang out with your fellow runners in the DoL parking lot for a little post-run tailgate! Note that alcoholic beverages are not allowed so choose your accompaniments responsibly.
Memorial for Nathan Suter – July 26
Please join for a service to remember, honor, and celebrate the life of Nathan Suter. Date : Saturday, July 26, 2025 Time : 10:00am Gathering Time; Service to begin at 10:30 Location : Chapel at the Greenway Institute (formerly Vermont College of Fine Arts) 39 College Street, Montpelier, VT 05602 RSVP: https://forms.gle/2tdjdmcgLa6vMX7c7.
Please complete the Google form above to help us plan for this event and ensure that we have your contact information. We will share more details about what to expect at a Quaker style memorial service before we gather.
CVR Book Club – Reviews Wanted! 
Anne Treadwell hosts the Bill Mares Memorial Running Book Library for GMAA and CVR. Members are welcome to borrow books, and book donations are appreciated. Email ac98@cornell.edu for the list or to arrange a browsing session. Readers are welcome to submit brief running book reviews for occasional inclusion in this newsletter. If you have a submission to share, send to Anne or Heather anytime for publication in the next newsletter!
Other News, Regional Opportunities, and Classifieds
Hit the Trail! a 5K Run, Bicycle Ride, and Walk for Healthy Aging on September 6, Morrisville
Central Vermont Council on Aging (CVCOA) is hosting Hit the Trail! a 5K Run, Bicycle Ride, and Walk for Healthy Aging on Saturday, September 6th, 2025 on the Lamoille Valley Rail Trail in Morrisville, VT. This event raises funds to support CVCOA’s innovative programs for healthy aging and individualized support for older adults and caregivers in Central Vermont. This event begins and ends at Oxbow Park in downtown Morrisville. Our bike route heads west from this location, encouraging riders to reach Hyde Park for a 5-mile round trip or Johnson for a 15-mile round trip. The more avid riders can make it to Cambridge and back. The 5K run and walk heads east from Oxbow on an out-and-back course. Following the activities on the rail trail, participants will meet back at Oxbow Park for lunch, lawn games, prizes, and music. Register today at http://tiny.cc/HitTrail.
CVR Birthdays – July 13-26
- Kim Caldwall
- Deirdre Ellerson
- Cindy Gardner-Morse
- Lori LaCroix
- Fabienne Pattison
- Sarah Black
- Andrew Blaine
- Rick DeAngelis (
new age group!) - Marcie Bolduc
- Kay Rutherford
- Madison French
- Samuel Brondyke
Club Details and Information on Benefits
Member Benefits
Don’t forget that you get many benefits to being a member!
- Meet, run with, and socialize with other area runners of all abilities.
- Keep up-to-date on area running races and events.
- Receive a regular newsletter with race results and club news.
- Be eligible for the Central Vermont Runners/Onion River Outdoors Race Series.
- Join a club that’s part of the Road Runners Club of America organization.
RRCA is invaluable for insuring CVR races. - Become eligible for discounts at these area businesses:
- **updated** Ski Rack – 15% off regular price running shoes/hiking shoes, run and fitness clothing, nutrition, and run accessories. Discount applies to non-sale items only. 5% off Garmin and Shokz headphones. Discount does apply to special ordering.
- Onion River Outdoors – 15% off all running gear, including running shoes, running apparel and socks, reflective gear, run vests, etc. Special orders of Hoka and Altra running shoes included.
- Lenny’s Shoe & Apparel — 10% off running shoes
- Mountain Valley Lotus Massage Therapy — 15% off massages.
Quarterly Newsletter Support – Now “Special Editions”
Rather than publish a newsletter, we will plan to send out the periodic “special editions” – see above for a call for stories!
Membership Renewal – Reminder
John Hackney is our new membership coordinator and is spearheading a change in our membership signup system, stay tuned for more details in the coming weeks. However – you can still renew membership via the link on the website at any time!
CVR Equipment Use
Anyone wanting to use equipment send Sal (and cc myself) a request that includes 1) Date equipment to be removed from the shed, 2) Itemized list of equipment being removed; including quantities, 3) Date equipment will be returned to the shed. Please send Sal (and cc the club president) and email to let us know when the equipment has been returned.
Race Series
We agreed on some new rules for the next year so check out the Race Series site for more details.
Elected Officers
President – Heather Tomlins
Vice President – Tim Noonan
Finance – John Valentine
Secretary – Cheryl Lasell
At Large Executive Committee: Anne Treadwell & Dot Helling
John Hackney: website and timing
Donna Smyers: timing
Sal Acosta: Equipment tracking/storage
John Hackney: club membership tracking
Jackie Jancaitis: Race director support
Katie Hulbert: Winter Group Run organization
Mark Howard: Summer Trail Runs organization
Jeff Prescott: MailChimp Administrator
Ann Bushey: Youth Running Program Grants
Joe Merrill: Race Series Tracking and Awards Dinner MC
Darrel Lasell and Jim Flint: CVR Facebook page managers
CVR Sponsored by:
