Kick off Montpelier’s Independence Day parade with Vermont’s fastest mile, July 3rd at 6 p.m.! 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 and State streets (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

Feb 12, 2025, 5:45 to 8 PM

Feb 14, 2025, 6:30 to 9:30 PM

Feb 15, 2025, 7:30 to 9 PM