Northfield's annual Labor Day Weekend festival kicks off with a 5K run/walk and one-mile kids' run on Saturday, September 2. The 5K race starts at 9:30 a.m. in downtown Northfield, followed by the one-mile kids run at 10:45 a.m. and awards ceremony at 11:30 a.m.

Central Vermont Runners is coordinating the Northfield races. Five-year age group prizes and kids run prizes will be provided by Darn Tough Socks and Northfield Savings Bank.

The online registration deadline is August 31, with early registration discounts available. For detailed race information and to register, please visit https://cvrunners.org/cvr-races/northfield-5k/

The event also serves as the Vermont Senior Games Association state championship 5K road race and 5K power walk. VSGA gold, silver, and bronze medals will go to the top three age 50+ male, female, and nonbinary runners and power walkers, in five-year age groups.

Proceeds from the Northfield footraces support running programs for Vermont kids and athletic programs for Vermont seniors. Additional donations benefit The Veterans Place in Northfield. Day of race registration is also available. Please allow extra time to register if signing up on race day. See you in Northfield!

Event Info

Nov 29, 2024, 6:15 to 8:30 PM

Nov 30, 2024, 10 to 11:30 AM

Dec 1, 2024, 5 to 7 PM