Kick off Montpelier’s Independence Day parade with Vermont’s fastest mile! This classic one-mile race runs through historic downtown Montpelier in front of thousands of spectators – then stick around after the race for the parade and fireworks! Cash prizes for top 3 men and women, as well as the first man and woman to reach the corner of Main St and State St (1/4 mile). All ages welcome – kids encouraged to run!

Race Start: 6:00pm (adults with strollers start 6:01pm)

Pre-registration through July 1 at https://www.runreg.com/montpelier-mile: $15 adult / $15 adult with stroller / $10 adult with kid / $5 kids under 12

Day-of registration from 3:45-5:30pm: $25 adult / $25 adult with stroller / $20 adult with kid / $5 kids under 12

Jan 21, 2025, 4 to 5 PM

Jan 25, 2025, 3 to 5 PM

Jan 28, 2025, 6:30 to 7:30 PM