The Race Back to School

The Race Back to School is on! Mark your calendars for Sunday August 22, 2021.

Register

What is the Race Back to School?


The Race Back to School is an annual challenge that encourages runners and bikers of all ages and ability levels to come out for a day of friendly competition!


All event and registration proceeds will be donated to the H.O.P.E (Helping Other People Every day) organization. H.O.P.E. is an important asset to our community, and provides basic services to people in need.  Their backpack program provides school age children with backpacks full of food for the weekends, since many families rely heavily on school lunches.


Check our their website here: https://www.hopevermont.com/


For a full description of the Race Back to School, click the "Register" button above.


EVENT DETAILS

Date/time: August 22, 8am - 1pm

Location: The Inn at Mountain View Farm


RACE DETAILS


Points

  • The goal is to achieve the most points!
  • Points are awarded for completing designated loops.
  • Points are ALSO awarded for participation at extra credit Fun Stations which range from physical fitness challenges to brain teasers.



Get Involved

We need your help

Host a Fun Station or volunteer during the event!


Hosting a Fun Station

We need some creative individuals or businesses to set up and facilitate Fun Stations!


What are Fun Stations?


Fun stations are opportunities for racers (in certain categories) to score extra points in addition to laps on designated loops. They can range from physical fitness challenges to brain teasers.


Does the challenge have to be related to running and/or biking?


Not at all! Fun Stations in the past have included yoga, soccer croquet, apple printing, tree identification, and more!


Can I advertise my business at my station?


Absolutely! Hosting a fun station is a great opportunity to connect with youth in the community. You are welcome to bring a banner or branded swag as part of your Fun Station.


If you've got an idea for a fun station, sign up below!


Host a Fun Station

Volunteering

We'll need some help to make this event the best ever!


If you'd like to get involved, connect with community members, and be a part of a super fun day, sign up to volunteer below.

Volunteer
Fundraise

Raise money for your school

This event is a great opportunity to fundraise! Collect pledges per point achieved during the challenge, and make some money for your school!


Click on the buttons below to download your branded fundraising tools.*


*Participants are responsible for collecting and distributing funds.


Can I collect pledges online?


Absolutely! You can set up an account with go fund me, or any other online donation platform. Properly sized cover art for go fund me (720 x 405px) is included in the fundraising packet below.

Pledge Request Form Pledge Collection Form Go Fund Me Cover Art

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Schedule of events (subject to change)

 7:30am-8:45am  → Registration & check in

9am - 11am → Race Time!

11am - 1pm → Lunch - available for purchase onsite at the Handlebar Biergarten

1pm→ Results and Prizes

Prize Categories

  • Individual
    • Kid (ages 5 - 9): Prizes will be given to first, second and third place finishers in both the bike and run categories
    • Teen (ages 10 - 15): Prizes will be given to first, second and third place finishers in both the bike and run categories
    • Adult (16+): Prizes will be given to first, second and third place finishers in both the bike and run categories.  **Adults may NOT use fun stations for extra points**
  • Team

    Mixed Team


    This category is designed for families and friends to engage in a fun and active day out on the trails! Prizes will be given to first, second and third place teams.

    • Mixed teams will compete for the highest AVERAGE score of all members
    • Mixed teams MUST consist of NO LESS than 4 and NO MORE than 6 people.
    • Mixed teams must contain ONE runner and ONE biker.

    Looper Team 


    This category is designed for participants who are looking to challenge themselves physically and engage in a slightly more competitive environment. Prizes will be given to first, second and third place teams.

    • Looper teams will compete for the highest COMBINED score of all members.
    • Looper teams May NOT use fun stations to supplement points. 
    • Looper teams may consist of NO MORE than 5 people.
    • Looper team participants MUST be AT LEAST 10 years old as of January 1, 2021.
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