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:

Jan 21, 2025, 7 to 8:30 PM

Jan 23, 2025, 5:30 to 6:30 PM

Jan 26, 2025, 3 to 4:30 PM