This weekend, the Vermont Senior Games Association holds its State Championship 5K Road Race and 5K Power Walk in Northfield. VSGA gold, silver, and bronze medals will go to the top three age group runners and power walkers.
The 5K Race is open to runners of younger ages, too (with five-year age group prizes, starting at 10), but the Power Walk is limited to ages 50+ . There's also a 1-mile kids run (with 6-8 and 9-11 age group winners).
Proceeds support running programs for Vermont kids and athletic programs for Vermont seniors. Additional donations benefit The Veterans Place in Northfield.
The 5K run/walk starts at 9:30 am in downtown Northfield, followed by the kids run at 10:45 am, and the awards ceremony at 11:30 am.
The online registration deadline is August 29, with early registration discounts available. For mor e info and to register, visit https://cvrunners.org/cvr-races/northfield-5k/
Day of race registration is available. Please allow extra time to register if signing up on race day.