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March - May 2026
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ALPINE SKIING, RIDING & BACKCOUNTRY
Ongoing
Fri Free Heel Fridays. 10am or 1pm. Weekly telemark clinic. Mad River Glen, VT. madriverglen.com.
Fri Cochran’s Friday Night Lights. 3pm. 1/9-3/13. Skiing & riding under the lights & community dinner in the lodge. Cochran’s Ski Area, Richmond, VT. cochranskiarea.com.
Sun SkiMo Race Series. 3:30-5:30pm. 2/22-3/15. Touring, community & prizes. Main Base Area, Stratton Mtn Resort, VT. stratton.com.
March
6-8 Slash & Berm Banked Slalom. Snowboard only freeride & park comp. Grom (13 & under) race on Sunday. The Stash Terrain Park, Killington, VT. killington.com.
7 We Can! Women’s Telemark Clinic. 9:30am. Student-centered clinic with female coaches. Mad River Glen, VT. madriverglen.com.
7 Real to Steel: Freeride & Slopestyle Comp. All day. A competition through extreme natural terrain & park sections. Jay Peak Resort, Jay, VT. jaypeakresort.com.
7 Shaping Our Future Community Day. Public ride day w/Zeb Powell, prizes & community. Sugar Run Terrain Park, Sugarbush Resort, Waitsfield, VT. sugarbush.com.
7-8 Intro to Freestyle Teen Camp. 9:45am. Camp for ages 13-17 focusing on progression, technique & having fun in the park. Stratton Mtn Resort, VT, stratton.com.
8 Women’s Day Skinning Clinic. 8:30-11am. Ski touring clinic for all levels, plus refreshments. Rentals available. Stratton Mtn Resort, VT. stratton.com.
8 SheJumps Wildskills Jr Ski Patrol. 9am-4pm. Day camp for girls grades 3-8 to learn mountain safety & first aid. For intermediate to expert skiers/snowboarders. Burke Mountain Resort, East Burke, VT. skiburke.com.
8 Green Mountain Shred-A-Thon. Ski as many laps as you can from first chair to last chair & raise money for the HighFives Foundation. Sugarbush Resort at Mt. Ellen, Waitsfield, VT. highfivesfoundation.org.
8 Introduction to Backcountry Downhill. AT/Tele/Splitboard. Climbing skins required, hosted by DHASH. Dutch Hill, Readsboro, VT. catamounttrail.org.
8-14 Women’s Week Group Lessons. 9am. Save on half day ski/snowboard lessons during Women’s Week. Stratton Mtn Resort, VT. stratton.com.
9-10 Women on Snow. 9am. 2-day women’s ski & snowboard camp. Stratton Mtn Resort, VT. stratton.com.
14 Vertical Challenge at Burke. 10am. Free, fun race series for all ages & abilities at various Northeast ski mountains. Burke Mountain Resort, East Burke, VT. ski-vc.com.
14 Castlerock Extreme ‘26. 10am-3pm. Test your mettle on Castlerock’s legendary lift line. Age categories & awards. Castlerock Lift Line, Sugarbush Resort, Warren, VT. sugarbush.com.
14 #Shred4Nate Memorial Alpine Race. 8:30am. Supports mental health programs in southern VT. All U8 to masters racers welcome. Stratton Mtn Resort, VT. stratton.com.
14 Tribute for Matt Erikson. 1-2pm. Group ski/ride & scholarship fundraiser in celebration of Matt’s life & his impact on the Stratton community. Stratton Mtn Resort, VT. stratton.com.
14 Rockefeller Challenge. 4pm. Downhill to uphill ski race benefiting MRG Ski Club. Mad River Glen, VT. madriverglen.com.
14 Path to Peak: Intermediate/Advanced. 12pm. Build upon prior uphill experience w/avalanche safety & summit tour. w/Mammut & Base Camp Ski Shop experts. Pico Mountain, Killington, VT. killington.com.
14 Jay Peak Uphill Tour. AT/Tele/Splitboard. Climbing skins & helmet required. Register online. Jay, VT. catamounttrail.org.
14 17th Annual Carinthia Classic. All day. A rail jam style competition w/prizes. Mount Snow, West Dover, VT. mountsnow.com.
14 A Day For Jake. All day. Celebrate the legacy of Jake Burton Carpenter with a global day of snowboarding. Mount Snow, West Dover, VT. mountsnow.com.
14-15 Blauvelt’s Banks. All day. Banked slalom snowboard & snowskate event for all ages & abilities. Bolton Valley Resort, Bolton, VT. boltonvalley.com.
14-15 20th Upstate Sports Summer Expo. Sat 10-5, Sun 10-4. The Northeast’s running, biking, paddling, hiking, triathlon, skiing, health, fitness & travel show! 200 exhibitors: outdoor sports, recreation, health, fitness & travel destinations. 12,000 attendees. Sales, activities, demos, prizes, food/drink, more. Free. Saratoga Springs City Center, Saratoga Springs, NY. upstatesports.fun.
14-15 24 Hours of Stratton. 8:30am-8:30am. Ride Stratton at night under lighted trails into sunrise. Stratton Mountain Resort, Stratton, VT. stratton.com.
15 Lucky Leprechaun Challenge. 10am. Find the leprechaun on Madonna or Sterling Mountain. Smugglers’ Notch, Jeffersonville, VT. smuggs.com.
15 Vertical Challenge at Bolton Valley. 10am. Free, fun race series for all ages & abilities at various Northeast ski mountains. Bolton Valley Resort, Bolton, VT. ski-vc.com.
15 Jack Jump World Championship. A unique snow competition that’s a sight to see. Mount Snow, West Dover, VT. mountsnow.com.
20 New England Women’s Demo Day. Community, demos, raffles & après party. Benefits Boarding 4 Breast Cancer. Pico Mountain, Killington, VT. newdsnowdemo.com.
20 Lunar Laps. 5pm. Skiing & riding under the lights. Stratton Mtn Resort, VT. stratton.com.
20-22 Homesick. All Day. Celebrate the history, tradition & progression of snowboarding. Stratton Mountain Resort, Stratton, Vt. stratton.com.
20-22 Bass Mtn Snowboard RAVE Weekend. 3 days, 2 nights of skiing/riding & late night music events. Jay Peak Resort, Jay, VT. facebook.com.
20-22 Pride Weekend. Honor diversity & unity in the Green Mtns w/community, skiing, dancing, drag & more. Sugarbush Resort, Warren, VT.
21 Spring Fling at Magic. 9am. Spring skiing, live music, scavenger hunt & more. Magic Mountain, Londonderry, VT. magicmtn.com.
21 10th Annual Side Surfers Banked Slalom. 9pm. A handcrafted snowboard race blending speed, style & community. Sugarbush Resort at Mt. Ellen, Waitsfield, VT. sugarbush.com.
21 Vertical Challenge at Magic Mountain.10am. Free, fun race series for all ages & abilities at various Northeast ski mountains. Magic Mountain Ski Area, Londonderry, VT. ski-vc.com.
21 Sink or Skim. Mount Snow’s annual pond skim. Mount Snow, West Dover, VT. mountsnow.com.
21 Pond Skimming. Oak Mountain, Speculator, NY. oakmountainski.com.
21-22 Bolton Babe Force. Sat 9am, Sun 9am. Guided 2-day backcountry ski/ride tours for femme-identifying & non-binary adventurers of all levels. Gear rentals available. Bolton Valley Resort, Bolton, VT. boltonvalley.com.
21-23 Rope-a-thon. Fri 4-8, Sat/Sun 9-4. Ski a max number of runs on the rope-tow & fundraise to help Cochran’s continue to make skiing/riding affordable & accessible. Cochran’s Ski Area, Richmond, VT. cochranskiarea.com.
22 Vertical Challenge at Smugglers’ Notch Resort. 10am. Free, fun race series for all ages & abilities at various Northeast ski mountains. Smugglers’ Notch Resort, Jeffersonville, VT. ski-vc.com.
22 Introduction to Backcountry Downhill. AT/Tele/Splitboard. Climbing skins required, hosted by DHASH. Dutch Hill, Readsboro, VT. catamounttrail.org.
28 Love Your Peaks. 9am. Support Boarding 4 Breast Cancer by dedicating a day to outdoor activity. Killington K-1 Lodge, Killington, VT. b4bc.org.
28 Pond Skimming. 10-11am. Pond skim & party with prizes. Burke Mountain Resort, East Burke, VT. skiburke.com.
28 Pond Skimming. 11:30am. Sink or skim, spectate or participate! Stratton Mtn Resort, VT. stratton.com.
28 Vertical Challenge at Pico. 10am-3:30pm. Free, fun race series for all ages & abilities at various Northeast ski mountains. Pico Mountain, Killington, VT. ski-vc.com.
28 Slush Cup & Cardboard Sled Derby. Ski/ride, glide & splash. West Mountain, Queensbury. westmountain.com.
28 Climb It for Climate. Join our final uphill rally of the ski season: 4:30pm. Panel discussion with local women leaders helping to protect our winters: 6:30pm. Lincoln Peak, Sugarbush, Warren, VT. skireg.com.
29 Jay Peak Uphill Tour. AT/Tele/Splitboard. Climbing skins & helmet required. Register online. Jay, VT. catamounttrail.org.
April
4 Golden Watermelon Hunt. 8:30am. Search the mountain for the golden watermelon & the chance to win a Stratton Select Pass. Stratton Mtn Resort, VT. stratton.com.
4 Bear Mountain Mogul Challenge. 9am. Amateur bumpers take to the slopes of Outer Limits to battle for a place in the finals. Bear Mountain, Killington, VT. killington.com.
4 Nordic X. 11am-3pm. Race uphill, downhill, through slalom gates & over jumps & obstacles, pancake feast. All ages welcome. Cochran’s Ski Area, Richmond, VT. cochranskiarea.com.
4 Pond Skim. 11am. Lincoln Peak, Sugarbush, Warren, VT. sugarbush.com.
4 Slush Cup & Spring Fling. 12pm. Pond skim & après party. Okemo, Ludlow, VT. okemo.com.
11 2nd Spring Bash. 10am. Pond skim & free concert. Midway Base Lodge, Stowe, VT. stowe.com.
11 Vertical Challenge Finals at Jay Peak Resort. 10am. Free, fun race series for all ages & abilities at various Northeast ski mountains. Jay Peak Resort, Jay, VT. ski-vc.com.
11 Killington Pond Skim. 11am. Participate or spectate! Killington K-1 Lodge, Killington, VT. killington.com.
11 Kparks Spring Send-Off. 11:30am. Jam session for skiers or riders w/food, raffles & swag. Timberline Park, Killington, VT. killington.com.
11 5th Spring Fling featuring Andy Frasco & the U.N. Sugarbush at Lincoln Peak, Warren, VT. sugarbush.com.
18 Pond Skim. All day. Jay Peak Resort, Jay, VT. jaypeakresort.com.
October
24-25 Upstate & Vermont Sports Winter Expo. Sat 10-5, Sun 10-4. The Northeast’s alpine skiing/riding, cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, winter sports, health, fitness & travel show! 175 exhibitors. 10,000 attendees. Sales, demos, prizes, films, food/drink. Free. Saratoga Springs City Center, Saratoga Springs, NY. upstatesports.fun & vtsports.com.
BICYCLING: ROAD & OFF-ROAD
Ongoing
Mon Novice Mondays: Guided MTB Ride. 6pm. Mellow pace on beginner/novice-friendly trails. Starting 5/11. Catamount Outdoor Family Center, Williston, VT. catamountoutdoor.org.
Tue Bike Hub Group Ride. 5:30pm. Quiet paved & gravel roads at a social pace. 15-25M. Weekly on Tues starting 4/7- Bike Hub, Bennington, VT. ourbikehub.org.
Wed Weekly MTB Race Series. 6-8pm. Fun, relaxed races w/participation-based end-of-season awards. Starting 5/13. Catamount Outdoor Family Center, Williston, VT. catamountoutdoor.org.
Thu Social Thursdays: Guided MTB Ride. 6-8pm. Social ride for intermediate/advanced riders. Starting 5/14. Catamount Outdoor Family Center, Williston, VT. catamountoutdoor.org.
Thu Weekly Fat Bike Ride. 6pm. Bicycle Express, Waterbury, VT. bikeexpressvt.com.
Thu Social Thursdays. 6-8pm. Guided fat bike rides & snowshoe outings. Weekly through mid-March. Catamount Outdoor Family Center, Williston, VT. catamountoutdoor.org.
Thu Bennington Bike Hub Open Shop. 6-8pm. Work on your bike w/guidance from a pro mechanic, plus pizza. Bennington Bike Hub, Bennington, VT. ourbikehub.org.
March
14-15 20th Upstate Sports Summer Expo. Sat: 10-5. Sun: 10-4. The Northeast’s running, biking, paddling, hiking, triathlon, skiing, health, fitness & travel show! 200 exhibitors: outdoor sports, recreation, health, fitness & travel destinations. 12,000 attendees. Sales, activities, demos, prizes, food/drink, more. Free. Saratoga Springs City Center, Saratoga Springs, NY. upstatesports.fun.
21 Analog Cycles Fifth Season Ride & Race. 9am. Mud, maple & mayhem. Race or join a mellow-paced ride. Analog Sugar House, Poultney, VT. bikereg.com.
29 Gather & Grow Summit for Female Youth Cyclists in New England. Inspiring talk by 2x Olympian Lea Davison, activities, games, lunch. Grades 5-12. 9am-3pm. Ascutney Outdoors, Brownsville, VT. bikereg.com.
31 Ignite the Night. 6pm. Stoke the fire & stay inspired to ride this winter with a casual bike ride around the streets of Burlington. Local Motion, Burlington, VT. localmotion.org.
April
4 The Pizza Ride. 4pm. Family-friendly 30 minute ride that ends with pizza. Vermont Bicycle Shop, Barre, VT. vermontbicycleclub.com.
4 1st Muddy Bunny Rally. Group gravel ride: 1-4pm. Live music: 6:30-10pm. Fundraiser for trail building season & celebrate 10yrs of sustainable multiuse trails in Caledonia County. Sam’s Listening Bar, St. Johnsbury, VT. caledoniatrailcollaborative.org.
9 VMBA Annual Meeting & Season Kick-Off. 5pm. Raffle prizes, meeting. Lawson’s Tap Room, Waitsfield, VT. vmba.org.
19 Bike Hub Sunday Epic. 8am. Full-day, 62M mixed-terrain ride w/post-ride refreshments. Bike Hub, Bennington, VT. bikereg.com.
25 Muddy Onion Spring Classic Gravel Grinder. 8:30am. Fully-supported gravel grinder on Central VT dirt roads. Montpelier, VT. onionriver.com.
28 EZ Breezy Rides. 6pm. Local Motion, Burlington, VT. localmotion.org.
May
1-31 ADK Unite. Virtual ride, run, walk, hike to benefit Adirondack Regional Food Pantries. bikeadirondacks.com.
2 Spring Gravel Ride. 9am-2pm. 20 & 50mi options. Food, drinks, live music & yard games to follow ride. Catamount Outdoor Family Center, Williston, VT. catamountoutdoor.org.
2 The Pizza Ride. 4pm. Family-friendly 30-minute ride that ends with pizza. Vermont Bicycle Shop, Barre, VT. vermontbicycleclub.com.
2 B2G2 Berkshire Backroad Gravel Grinder. 39M. 10am-12pm start. Berkshire Velo 413. West Stockbridge, MA. bikrereg.com.
3 Waterbury Gravel Grinder. 26.2M/59.2M. Waterbury, VT. waterburytrails.com.
6 National Bike & Roll to School Day. Roll or walk to school to highlight the joys of active travel & the need for safety along these routes. walkbiketoschool.org.
9 VT Monster Gravel Grinder. 7am. Rugged gravel bike challenge through VT’s backcountry w/48M, 78M & 101M distance options. Stratton Mtn Resort, Stratton, VT. vtmonster.com.
9 4th Ride for Mo. 10am. New - Next Gen Riders (Age 5-12): 9:30am. Supports the spirit of the Moriah Wilson Foundation. Wildflower Inn, East Burke, VT. moriahwilsonfoundation.org.
17 Bike Hub Sunday Epic. 8am. Full-day, 52.5M mixed-terrain ride. Arlington Town Hall, Arlington, VT. bikereg.com.
17 Farmer’s Daughter & Granddaughter Gravel Grinder. 65M & 43M scenic & challenging supported rides. 9am. Supports CBRC. Columbia County Fairgrounds, Chatham, NY. bikereg.com.
23 Dandelion Run & Bike. 26.2M/13.1M/10K/4M/2M/1M. Derby Beach House, Derby. kingdomgames.co.
24 Crazy 8 Gravel Hundo. 6am. 150M, 8 mountain gaps, 15k vertical, 80% unpaved. Silver Towers, Ripton, VT. endurancesociety.org.
30 Black Fly Gravel Ride. ~40M backroads ride with farm stops and post-ride barn dance. Westmore, VT. bikereg.com.
June
20 Adirondack Rail Trail Community Day. Scavenger hunt, service (10am-2pm) projects, bike rides & after party. Benefits ARTA. Adirondack Rail Trail, Lake Placid, Saranac Lake & Tupper Lake, NY. bikereg.com.
26-28 Adirondack Spring Women’s Weekend. 20-30M supported rides. Meals, lodging, entertainment. Benefits Pendragon Theater. VOCO Saranac Lake, Saranac Lake, NY. bikeadirondacks.com.
July
11-12 Ride for the River. Sat, 3pm: Tailgater 20M casual small group ride. Sun: 40M & 20M rides w/BBQ, music. Benefits Ausable Freshwater Center. Wilmington, NY. bikeadirondacks.com.
25-8/1 Empire State Ride to End Cancer. Seven days, 500M cycling adventure that raises funds to fuel cancer research at Roswell Park. Full: waitlist open for 2027. Staten Island to Niagara Falls, NY. empirestateride.com.
31-8/2 Weekender at Paul Smith’s College. 20-40M per day. Supported rides w/Adk Rail Trail, meals, lodging, activities, relax. Groups welcome. Benefits ARTA. Paul Smith’s College, Paul Smiths, NY. bikeadirondacks.com.
August
9-12 Great Camp Sagamore Experience. 20-25M supported road or gravel rides. Meals, lodging, history. Benefits GCS Public Trust. Great Camp Sagamore, Raquette Lake, NY. bikeadirondacks.com.
22 Pat Stratton Ride. 100M: 8am. 50M: 10:30am. 25M w/Adk Rail Trail: 11:30am. Supported rides, BBQ & pies. Benefits SL Kiwanis Club youth programs. Mt Pisgah, Saranac Lake, NY. bikeadirondacks.com.
September
5 8th Wilmington Mountain Bike Festival. Group rides for all, camping, music, food, beer. Benefits BETA. Wilmington, NY. wilmingtonmtbfestival.com.
6-9 Great Camp Sagamore Experience. 20-25M supported road or gravel rides. Meals, lodging, history. Benefits GCS Public Trust. Great Camp Sagamore, Raquette Lake, NY. bikeadirondacks.com.
12-13 Handlebarley Gravel Weekend. Sat. 9am (main event): 43M supported road/gravel ride. Post-ride pizza, beer, music. Sun, 10am: 20M ride to Elk Lake Lodge. Benefits Penfield Museum. Paradox Brewery, North Hudson, NY. bikeadirondacks.com.
26 Bike the Barns. 9am. 25-30M supported rides visiting local farms, food/drink, music. Benefits ANCA. NY location TBD. bikeadirondacks.com.
October
9-11 Adirondack Fall Women’s Weekend. 15-30M supported rides. Meals, lodging, more. Benefits Schroon Lake Assn. Lodge at Schroon Lake, Schroon Lake, NY. bikeadirondacks.com.
CROSS-COUNTRY SKIING & NORDIC SPORTS
Ongoing
T-Th Night Loop. 4-8pm. Nordic skiing under the lights all winter long. Catamount Outdoor Family Center, Williston, VT. catamountoutdoor.org.
Wed Wednesday Night Worlds Community Race Series. 4:30pm. Rikert Outdoor Center, Middlebury, VT. rikertoutdoor.com.
Sun Stopping By Sunday at Burgin. 10am. Warm up at the Ian Burgin ‘08 Memorial Lodge. Rikert Outdoor Center, Middlebury, VT. rikertoutdoor.com.
March
8 Von Trapp Race to the Cabin. 9am. 5K low-key race or tour to Trapp’s Slayton Pasture Cabin. Enjoy hot chocolate or hot cider. Von Trapp Family Lodge Outdoor Center, Stowe, VT. vontrappresort.com.
8 The Ski Moms & Skida Nordic Ski Day. 9am. Celebrate International Women’s Day w/skiing, lunch, raffles & more. von Trapp Family, Stowe, VT. theskimoms.co.
8 The Pig Race. 11-2pm. Annual ski race with a lunch time pig roast. Blueberry Hill Outdoor Center, Goshen, VT. blueberryhilltrails.com.
14 Adk Tour de Ski: Race Series #6. Adults/juniors welcome. Paul Smith’s College VIC, Paul Smiths, NY. adktourdeski.com.
14 NYSSRA Nordic Championships. NYS Ski Racing Assn-Nordic. Paul Smith’s College VIC, Paul Smiths. skireg.com.
14-15 20th Upstate Sports Summer Expo. Sat: 10-5. Sun: 10-4. The Northeast’s running, biking, paddling, hiking, triathlon, skiing, health, fitness & travel show! 200 exhibitors: outdoor sports, recreation, health, fitness & travel destinations. 12,000 attendees. Sales, activities, demos, prizes, food/drink, more. Free. Saratoga Springs City Center, Saratoga Springs, NY. upstatesports.fun.
14-15 Camp Santanoni Winter Weekend. 10M round-trip XC ski or snowshoe. Visit main lodge, view displays, take tours. Free. Gate Lodge Complex to Historic Camp Santanoni, Newcomb. dec.ny.gov.
14-15 NYS Biathlon Championships. Saratoga Biathlon, Hadley. skireg.com.
14-15 Multi-Day Tour #9. CTA four day tour along sections 17-18 of the Catamount Trail. Register Online. catamounttrail.org.
15 A Day with Nordic Phenom Jack Young. 9am. Indoor discussion & on-snow activities. All levels welcome. Jay Peak Resort Nordic Center, Jay, VT. jaypeakresort.com.
15 Breadloaf Citizen’s Race/Tour. Celebration of winter & 50 years of Rikert w/skiing, music, food & community. Costumes encouraged. Rikert Outdoor Center, Ripton, VT. rikertoutdoor.com.
19-22 Stifel Lake Placid Finals: Coop FIS Cross-Country World Cup. Thu: practice. Fri: 10K interval start classic. Sat: Sprint freestyle. Sun: 20K mass start freestyle. Top US & international Nordic skiers, Olympic & world champions. Mt Van Hoevenberg, Lake Placid, NY. Tickets: mtvanhoevenberg.com.
28 Moonlight Ski. 5pm Prospect Mountain, Woodford, VT. prospectmountain.com.
28 Full Moon Party. Guided group skiing, bonfires, après ski party w/live music in the lodge. Mt Van Hoevenberg, Lake Placid, NY. mtvanhoevenberg.com.
April
4 Nordic X. 11am-3pm. Race uphill, downhill, through slalom gates & over jumps & obstacles, plus enjoy a pancake feast. All ages welcome. Cochran’s Ski Area, Richmond, VT. cochranskiarea.com.
October
24-25 Upstate & Vermont Sports Winter Expo. Sat 10-5, Sun 10-4. The Northeast’s alpine skiing/riding, cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, winter sports, health, fitness & travel show! 175 exhibitors. 10,000 attendees. Sales, demos, prizes, food/drink, more. Free. Saratoga Springs City Center, Saratoga Springs, NY. upstatesports.fun & vtsports.com.
HEALTH & FITNESS
March
14-15 20th Upstate Sports Summer Expo. Sat: 10-5. Sun: 10-4. The Northeast’s running, biking, paddling, hiking, triathlon, skiing, health, fitness & travel show! 200 exhibitors: outdoor sports, recreation, health, fitness & travel destinations. 12,000 attendees. Sales, activities, demos, prizes, food/drink, more. Free. Saratoga Springs City Center, Saratoga Springs, NY. upstatesports.fun.
April
18 Vermont Senior Games: Power Lifting Competition. LiftVT, Williston, VT. vermontseniorgames.org.
May
6 National Bike & Roll to School Day. Roll or walk to school to highlight the joys of active travel & the need for safety along these routes. walkbiketoschool.org.
HIKING, CLIMBING & EDUCATION
March
13 Guided Mindfulness Hike. 6-7:30pm. Guided hike focusing on the transition of seasons. Green Mtn Club Headquarters, Waterbury Center, VT. greenmountainclub.org.
14 Snake Mtn Hike. 6M moderate hike. Weybridge, VT. greenmountainclub.org.
14-15 20th Upstate Sports Summer Expo. Sat: 10-5. Sun: 10-4. The Northeast’s running, biking, paddling, hiking, triathlon, skiing, health, fitness & travel show! 200 exhibitors: outdoor sports, recreation, health, fitness & travel destinations. 12,000 attendees. Sales, activities, demos, prizes, food/drink, more. Free. Saratoga Springs City Center, Saratoga Springs, NY. upstatesports.fun.
14-15 Camp Santanoni Winter Weekend. 10M round-trip XC ski or snowshoe. Visit main lodge, view displays, take tours. Free. Gate Lodge Complex to Historic Camp Santanoni, Newcomb. dec.ny.gov.
21 Guided Short Trail Hike. 2pm. Guided hike and info-session at the 0.5M loop at GMC Headquarters. Waterbury Center, VT. greenmountainclub.org.
21 Hiking Over 60. 9am-12pm. Learn about gear, tips & tricks for active adults in a supportive community environment. Green Mtn Headquarters, Waterbury Center, VT. greenmountainclub.org.
28 Snake Mountain. 3.6M pet-free hike. Addison, VT. greenmountainclub.org.
28 Backpacking Skills Workshop. 9am-12pm. Learn about sleep systems, food & hydration w/live demos. Green Mtn Club Headquarters, Waterbury Center, VT. greenmountainclub.org.
31 Ice Breaker Speaker Series. 5:30pm. Education and Research on R/V Marcelle Melosira w/Taylor Resnick & Eleanor “Eddy” Duva. Community Sailing Center, Burlington, VT. communitysailingcenter.org.
April
4 Beans & Boulders. 9am-6pm. Bouldering competition w/two climbing sessions. Petra Cliffs, Burlington, VT. petracliffs.com.
6 Ladies+ Climbing Coalition. 7pm. Guided community climbing sesh for all levels. All identities welcome. Petra Cliffs, Burlington, VT. petracliffs.com.
8 Queer Climb Night. 7pm. Petra Cliffs, Burlington, VT. petracliffs.com.
20-24 MetroRock April Break Camp. 9am-4pm. Intro to rock climbing plus games, ropes courses & more. MetroRock, Essex Junction, VT. vt.metrorock.com.
May
4 Ladies+ Climbing Coalition. 7pm. Guided community climbing sesh for all levels. All identities welcome. Petra Cliffs, Burlington, VT. petracliffs.com.
16 Volunteer Work Party. 9am. Maintenance of stream crossing in East Montpelier. Cross VT Trail Rt 14 trailhead, East Montpelier, VT. crossvermont.org.
23 Volunteer Work Party. 9am. Repair historic granite culvert on railbed in Plainfield. Rail trail Junction w/Country Club Rd. Plainfield, VT. crossvermont.org.
MULTISPORT & SWIMMING
March
7 4th Saranac Lake 3P. 9am. 13.4M, 5 sports, across 6 segments. Pole, pedal, pole, pedal, paddle, run. Solo & relay teams. After party. All ages/abilities welcome. Mt Pisgah, Saranac Lake, NY. saranaclake3p.org.
14-15 20th Upstate Sports Summer Expo. Sat: 10-5. Sun: 10-4. The Northeast’s running, biking, paddling, hiking, triathlon, skiing, health, fitness & travel show! 200 exhibitors: outdoor sports, recreation, health, fitness & travel destinations. 12,000 attendees. Sales, activities, demos, prizes, food/drink, more. Free. Saratoga Springs City Center, Saratoga Springs, NY. upstatesports.fun.
15 Mountain Top Paintball Biathlon. Mountain Top Inn, Chittenden, VT. mountaintopinn.com.
April
12 The Mad River Triathlon. 10am. Four-sport triathlon: Run, bike, paddle, ski. Sugarbush Resort at Mt. Ellen, Waitsfield, VT. madrivertriathlon.org.
May
17 Vermont Senior Games: Swim Meet. 10am. 14 events. National Qualifier. Edgar May Center, Springfield, VT. vermontseniorgames.org.
June
28 Vermont Sun Triathlon. 600yd swim, 14M bike, 5K run. 8am. USAT VT Championship & VT Senior Championship. Branbury State Park, Lake Dunmore, VT. vermontsuntriathlonseries.com.
28 Branbury Classic Triathlon. 1.5K paddle, 14M bike, 5K run. 8am. Branbury State Park, Lake Dunmore, VT. vermontsuntriathlonseries.com.
August
2 Vermont Sun Triathlon. 600yd swim, 14M bike, 5K run. 8am. Branbury State Park, Lake Dunmore, VT. vermontsuntriathlonseries.com.
2 Branbury Classic Triathlon. 1.5K paddle, 14M bike, 5K run. 8am. Branbury State Park, Lake Dunmore, VT. vermontsuntriathlonseries.com.
30 Vermont Sun Triathlon. 600yd swim, 14M bike, 5K run. 8am. Branbury State Park, Lake Dunmore, VT. vermontsuntriathlonseries.com.
30 Lake Dunmore Triathlon. .9M swim, 28M bike, 10K run. 8am. Branbury State Park, Lake Dunmore, VT. vermontsuntriathlonseries.com.
PADDLING & ROWING
March
10 VT Paddlers Pool Session. 7pm. Meet new friends & paddle better. Quechee Club, Quechee, VT. vtpaddlers.net.
14-15 20th Upstate Sports Summer Expo. Sat: 10-5. Sun: 10-4. The Northeast’s running, biking, paddling, hiking, triathlon, skiing, health, fitness & travel show! 200 exhibitors: outdoor sports, recreation, health, fitness & travel destinations. 12,000 attendees. Sales, activities, demos, prizes, food/drink, more. Free. Saratoga Springs City Center, Saratoga Springs. upstatesports.fun.
31 Ice Breaker Speaker Series. 5:30pm. Education and Research on R/V Marcelle Melosira w/Taylor Resnick and Eleanor “Eddy” Duva. Community Sailing Center, Burlington, VT. communitysailingcenter.org.
April
Thu Spring Pool Sessions. ADK Albany-Schenectady Chapter & ADK Whitewater Paddlers. Family YMCA, Glens Falls, NY. albany.adk.org.
18 VT Paddlers Pool Session. 5pm. Meet new friends & paddle better. UVM Pool, Burlington, VT. uvmkayakclub.org.
June
27 Paddle the Canals: Mohawk River Adventure. 7M guided paddle. 9am. Includes transportation & lunch. Rentals: Upstate Kayak Rentals. Benefits Erie Canalway National Heritage Corridor. Lock E7, Niskayuna to Colonie Town Park, Latham. eriecanalway.org.
RECREATION & OTHER EVENTS
March
14 Let It Glow: Winter Ice Festival. 5pm. Glow tubing, ice sculptures, local food trucks & more. Okemo, Ludlow, VT. okemo.com.
14-15 20th Upstate Sports Summer Expo. Sat: 10-5. Sun: 10-4. The Northeast’s running, biking, paddling, hiking, triathlon, skiing, health, fitness & travel show! 200 exhibitors: outdoor sports, recreation, health, fitness & travel destinations. 12,000 attendees. Sales, activities, demos, prizes, food/drink, more. Free. Saratoga Springs City Center, Saratoga Springs, NY. upstatesports.fun.
15 Jack Jump World Championship. A unique snow competition. Mount Snow, West Dover, VT. mountsnow.com.
22 Duct Tape Derby. Create a duct tape derby car & race down the tubing hill. Mount Snow, West Dover, VT. mountsnow.com.
26-29 Great Upstate Boat Show. 60+ boat brands, 175 boats on display. Afrim’s Sports, Queensbury, NY. greatupstateboatshow.com.
27 Gather & Grow. 9am-3pm. Summit on wellness, confidence-building & community for female-identifying youth cyclists in New England. Ascutney Outdoors, Brownsville, VT. bikereg.com.
April
Sun Trail Work Sundays w/Andy. 10am-12pm. Help get trails ready for summer activities. Weekly from Apr 12th-May 10th. Catamount Outdoor Family Center, Williston, VT. catamountoutdoor.org.
May
2 VT Green Up Day. All day. Clean up neighborhood roads & waterways statewide with free Green Up bags. See website for town-specific information. greenupvermont.org.
6 National Bike & Roll to School Day. Roll or walk to school to highlight the joys of active travel & the need for safety along these routes. walkbiketoschool.org.
8 VT Walk Bike Summit. Workshops, demos & speakers on advocacy, education, safe & healthy communities & more. Bennington Theater, Bennington, VT. vtwalkbikesummit.com.
30 Vermont Senior Games: Pickleball Singles. Green Mountain Community Fitness, Barre, VT. vermontseniorgames.org.
RUNNING & WALKING: ROAD/TRAIL/SNOWSHOE
Ongoing
Tues Weekly Trail Running Race Series. 6-8pm. Fun, relaxed races w/participation-based end-of-season awards. Starting 5/12. Catamount Outdoor Family Center, Williston, VT. catamountoutdoor.org.
Thu Social Thursdays. 6-8pm. Guided fat bike rides & snowshoe outings. Weekly through mid-March. Catamount Outdoor Family Center, Williston, VT. catamountoutdoor.org.
Sun GMAA Sunday Group Run. 8am. Long run on the backroads of Richmond, Huntington & Jericho. Beginner friendly, all are welcome. Volunteers Green, Richmond, VT. gmaa.run.
March
14 Heritage Family’s Shiver Me Shamrocks 5K Run/Walk. 1pm. Also: Free Leprechaun Leap Fun Run. Paramount Theater, Rutland, VT. hfcuvt.com.
14 Garnet Hill 5K Snowshoe Race. 10am. Dion Snowshoe Series. Garnet Hill Lodge, North River, NY. runreg.com.
14 Shamrock Shuffle 5K. 11am. Valcour Brewing Co, Plattsburgh. runsignup.com.
14-15 20th Upstate Sports Summer Expo. Sat: 10-5. Sun: 10-4. The Northeast’s running, biking, paddling, hiking, triathlon, skiing, health, fitness & travel show! 200 exhibitors: outdoor sports, recreation, health, fitness & travel destinations. 12,000 attendees. Sales, activities, demos, prizes, food/drink, more. Free. Saratoga Springs City Center, Saratoga Springs, NY. Upstatesports.fun.
15 Freezy Cheeks 5K Winter Series #3: Third Berg. Open start: 11am-12pm. Post-race beverage. Switchback Brewing, Burlington, VT. runvermont.org.
23-5/30 Delightful Run for Women 5K: Training Challenge. 10 weeks. Run, jog, or run. 5K run/walk: 5/30. Capital-Saratoga Region, NY. runsignup.com.
28 45th GMAA Sap Run 10K. 10am. Westford Elementary School, Westford, VT. gmaa.run.
April
11 Runamuck 50K. 8am. Almost entirely on dirt roads. Saskadena Six, South pomfret, VT. ultrasignup.com.
11 RunVermont Half Marathon Unplugged. 9am & 11am start times. Half marathon & Relay. No frills, no hills. Airport Park, Colchester, VT to Switchback Brewing, Burlington, VT. runvermont.org.
11 8th Helderberg to Hudson Half Marathon. 8:30am. Race #2 of AREEP 29.3 Challenge. Wallace Park, Slingerlands to Jennings Landing, Albany, NY. areep.com.
12 Lake Morey Icebreaker 5M. 10am. Start your spring training with this rolling scenic route. Lake Morey, Fairlee, VT. uppervalleyrunningclub.org.
18 51st Paul Mailman 10 Miler and 5k. 8:45am. Fundraiser for Good Samaritan Haven. Montpelier Highschool, Montpelier, VT. cvrunners.org
20 UVM WE 4/20 5k for Wellness. 4:20pm. Cost-free & substance-free family-friendly run/walk celebrating healthy brains through movement. Gutterson Field House, Burlington, VT. runsignup.com.
25 3rd Running for Prevention 5K. 10am. All proceeds from the race go directly to Rutland County Parent-Child Center. Giorgetti Park, Rutland, VT. facebook.com
26 46th St. Albans Sap Run and Vermont Maple Festival: Franklin County Triple Crown Race #1. 8.5 Mile. 8am. Featuring maple refreshments at every stop. St. Albans, VT. stalbansnordic.org.
26 28th Mutt Strut. 10am. A fun 3M race for dogs and their owners. Little River State Park, Waterbury, VT. cvrunners.org.
May
2 Tulip Trot 5K & Sprout Sprint. 9:30am. Green Street School, Brattleboro, VT. trifind.com.
3 Adamant Half Marathon & Relay. Scenic figure 8 course on 90% dirt roads. Adamant, VT. cvrunners.org.
3 Automaster Shelburne Half Marathon, 5K/10K. 13.1M: 8am. 5K/10K: 9am. Shelburne Field House, Shelburne, VT. runsignup.com.
3 Zem Benn Road Race. 9am. 3.8M & 10K. Kids run: 8:30am. Park McCullough House, North Bennington, VT. bkvr.net.
3 Dream Big 5k. 10am. A run/walk/roll for everyone & benefitting EDD Adaptive Sports. Essex Middle School, Essex, VT.
8 VT Walk Bike Summit. Workshops, demos & speakers on advocacy, education, safe & healthy communities & more. Bennington Theater, Bennington, VT. vtwalkbikesummit.com.
9 Pump It Up 5 Miler. 9am. Gently rolling out-and-back course. Jericho Elementary School, Jericho, VT. gmaa.run.
10 Vermont Sun Half Marathon, 10K & 5K. 9am. Branbury State Park, Lake Dunmore, VT. vermontsuntriathlonseries.com.
14 VT Corporate Cup Challenge & State Agency Race. 5K. 6pm. State House, Montpelier, VT. vcccsar.org.
17 Vermont Senior Games One Mile Run. All ages. Toonerville Trail, Springfield, VT. vermontseniorgames.org.
17 BarnArts Race Around the Lake 5k/10k. 10:30am. Silver Lake State Park, Barnard, VT. runsignup.com.
17 MountainOne Steel Races. 26.2M: 7am; 13.1M: 8:30am; 8K: 9am. Adams Visitors Center, Adams, MA. berkshirerunningcenter.com.
21-30 Infinitus. 888K, Deca Marathon, 250M, Penta Marathon, 100M, 88K, Marathon, 9M distance options. Silver Towers, Ripton, VT. ultrasignup.com.
23 M&T Bank Vermont City Marathon & Relay. 7:15am. Full, half, or 2-person or 3-5 person relay. Waterfront Park, Burlington, VT. runvermont.org.
23 Dandelion Run & Bike. 26.2M/13.1M/10K/4M/2M/1M. Derby Beach House, Derby. kingdomgames.co.
25 Doggie & Me 5K. 8:30-10:30am. Run with your dog in this family-friendly road race. Stratton Mtn Resort, Stratton, VT. runsignup.com.
30 48th Delightful Run for Women. 5K run/walk. 9am. Capital Kids 3K Race, Kids Runs & new Men’s Virtual 5K. East Capitol Park, Albany, NY. runsignup.com.
30 Good Grief 5K. 10am. Run/walk benefiting Empty Arms Vermont. Veterans Memorial Park, South Burlington, VT. runsignup.com.
30 The Black Fly Trail Run. 9am. Half marathon, 10M, 5K distance options. Westmore, VT. ultrasignup.com.
June
6 48th Central Stampede and Vermont Senior Games: 10K Road Race and 5K Power Walk. 9am. Langdon Street, Montpelier, VT. cvrunners.org.
7 Enosburg Milk Run & Vermont Dairy Festival. 10K: Franklin County Triple Crown Race #2. 8:30am. Main Street, Enosburg Falls, VT. runsignup.com.
August
1 Fairfax Egg Run. 5K/10K: Franklin County Triple Crown Race #3. 8:30am. Fairfax, VT. runsignup.com.
October
11 Mohawk Hudson River Marathon & Half Marathon. Registration opens 2/2. 26.2: Schenectady to Albany. 13.1M: Colonie to Albany, NY. mohawkhudsonmarathon.com.