8th Annual BattenKill River Duck Run
The fall racing season is upon us and what better way to kick it off than with the 8th Annual BattenKill River Duck Run on Sunday, October 4th in West Arlington. This fun family event is supported by the BattenKill Valley Runners and sponsored by The Bank of Bennington, Orvis, Vermont Country Store, Miles Fuel, Dr. Richard Barbierri, Quadra-Tek, Snow’s Arlington Dairy Bar, and Pike’s Lawn Service. The event starts with a 1K fun run for the kids at 8:30, followed by a 5k run/walk and a 12K run/walk at 9:00 am. The BattenKill River Duck Run benefits Arlington Area Childcare/Happy Days Playschool.

The races take place on River Road in West Arlington beginning and ending at the Grange. The entire route is run on a low traffic dirt road along the BattenKill River and offers some spectacular scenery as fall foliage approaches its peak. Some say this is the best time of year for running in Vermont.

Registration the morning of the Duck Run begins at 7:30 am and is $18.00 for the 5K and 12K and $3.00 for the fun run, (free for Happy Days’ students). Tie-dyed t-shirts will be given to the first 150 entries. Age group awards will be given for the top 3 in each age group from 12 and under to 80 and over. Each participant in the kids 1K fun run will receive an award. Volunteers are also needed to help with registration and other race day tasks, so contact Happy Days at 802-375-6039 to find out how you can be a part of this community event or for more information about how to register for the event.