| News and Notes June 28, 2026 President’s Note: It seems to me there are more races on Independence Day in the United States than on any other time during the year. Three races in our area immediately come to mind that will have substantial CVR participation by members of all ages. The Montpelier One Mile Race put on by Onion River Outdoors on July 3rd is a highlight of Montpelier’s celebration. GMAA’s 44th Clarence DeMar 5k in South Hero is on the morning of July 4th. So too is the Red, White and Blue 10K and 5K in Lebanon. Each of these presents a healthy and fun way to observe the 250th anniversary of our country’s independence!- Tim Newsletter Highlights and Contents: June 28 – July 11Upcoming Events- Montpelier Mile, Bear SwampRecent events recapWeekly summer events- road, trail, and track!CVR birthdaysMember benefit highlightOther news, opportunities, and classifieds |
| Upcoming CVR/ORO Race Series Races Bear Swamp Run: Join us for the 46th annual hilly 5.7 mile race on July 11th from the Rumney School in Middlesex. Details and registration here. Barre Heritage Festival Trail 5K: A fun and scenic 5k trail run through Barre’s Granite Historical site on Saturday, July 25th at Millstone Trails. Register and find information here. Additional Events Onion River Outdoors Montpelier Mile: Kick off Montpelier’s Independence Day parade! This classic one-mile race runs in front of thousands of spectators. Stick around after the race for the parade and fireworks! The race starts at 6pm. All ages welcome – kids encouraged to run! Register here. Nathan Suter Track Celebration: We sadly had to postpone the track celebration that was scheduled for this past Friday. Stay tuned for information about the new date later this summer! |
| Recent Events Recap Weekly Runs: Members are out on the roads and trails multiple times a week again as the good weather comes back. Tuesday nights at DOL have had great turnouts, with the high school team back out there with us. Wednesday trail runs have been great, but could use some more smiling faces! Skip Matthews 4 Miler: A group of members participated in the Skip Matthews Memorial Run in Lebanon last weekend. Race Series Standings: Find out where you are in the race series competition following the Birdland 5k here. |
| Calls for Volunteers Bear Swamp: We could also use some volunteers for Bear Swamp. Email Mark Howard (howardms@gmail.com) or Manny Sainz(mannypsainz@gmail.com) to find out how you can help! Barre Trail Race: Looking to volunteer instead of hitting the trails? Reach out to Nick Becker (nick@atomictinker.com) if you want to help out! 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. |
| Summer Fun! Official Fun Runs: back on from DOLTuesdays at 5:30! This Tuesday, runners will be heading to Chico’s afterward, let Darrel (djlasell2@gmail.com) know if you are planning to join! Saturday Trail Runs: Saturday trail runs are on! Email Mark (howardms@gmail.com) or Heather(hetomlins@gmail.com) to be added to the mailing list. We could really use some hosts, these runs only happen if there are folks willing to coordinate a route! Wednesday Trail Runs: Meet at the North Branch Nature Center for a run through North Branch/Hubbard trails. Get there 5:20 pm for a little orientation, depart at 5:30 pm. All Comers’ Track Meets: Thursdays at U32 this summer, we will be having the All Comers’ track meets again! Visit the website here for the full size poster. |
 CVR Birthdays!  Happy birthday to members with birthdays June 28 – July 11!- Robin Jackson– Brian Carlson – Darragh Ellerson – Estherline Carlson – Jo-Ann Beaudin – Nick Becker – Cate Hegarty – Elena Gustavson |
| Thank you to our community partners!Don’t forget about the awesome benefits that you receive with your CVR membership from our community partners! See all benefits here!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. |
| Additional News U-32 Boys Track & Field Fundraiser: The U-32 Track and Field program is raising money to help send four boys in its program to the Sprint Medley Relay at the Nike National Meet in Eugene, Oregon, and also help send a relay team of four boys to the New Balance Nationals in Philadelphia. If any CVR member is interested in finding out more information and supporting these relay teams that have qualified for these national meets, see their GoFundMe. Trapp Trail Races: Head to the Von Trapp Family Lodge & Resort Thursdays at 5:30PM from June 25 to August 27 for a 5K trail running race. Whether you are looking to set your PR or just enjoy fresh air and mountain views, we welcome you to come run with us in this series of low-frills races. There will be a well marked course that has some uphills and downhills, but is relatively flat for being on the side of a mountain. The 5K is open to all and is $5 for juniors and summer season passholders and $10 for everybody else. All races will start right at 5:30PM from the Outdoor Center meadow at 800 Trapp Hill Rd. Please park in the large Outdoor Center parking lot and pick up your bib by the green yurt. Register online here or arrive at least 15 minutes before to pick up your bib. Member Special Edition: If you missed the recent Special Editions, check the CVR website! The most recent was a reflection on CVR membership from Jessica Ball. Email Addie if you have some writing you would like to share with the club as well! Membership Renewal – Reminder: Mark Howard is our new membership coordinator. Although the renewal window has closed, check on the details on the website here. CVR Equipment Use: Anyone wanting to use equipment send Sal (and cc Tim) 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) an email to let us know when the equipment has been returned. |
| Elected Officers President – Tim Noonan Vice President – Nick Becker Finance – Graham Sherriff Secretary – Jennifer Dickinson At Large Executive Committee: Dot Helling, Hannah BrownAppointed Positions John Hackney: website and timing Donna Smyers: timing Sal Acosta: Equipment tracking/storage Mark Howard: club membership tracking Jackie Jancaitis: Race director support Jessica Ball: Winter Group Run organization Mark Howard: Summer Trail Runs organization Jeff Prescott: MailChimp Administrator Sean Sheehan: Youth Running Program Grants Joe Merrill: Race Series Tracking and Awards Dinner MC Addie Hedges: Communications Coordinator / Instagram manager Darrel Lasell and Jim Flint: CVR Facebook page managers |