Race Information
Race day schedule:
Bib number pickup from 7:00am until 8:30am
Half marathon start: 9:00am
5K start: 9:15am
Course maps:
Half Marathon
5K
Directions: From I-89, take exit 10. Follow signs to Route 2. Take a left onto Route 2 east. Go through downtown Waterbury. There is ample parking behind the state complex. Please access via Park Row or State Dr. Do not enter on Horseshoe Rd. or park in church parking. Use this address for your gps: 280 State Dr., Waterbury, VT 05676
Volunteers: Without volunteers, it would not be possible to put on a race like Leaf Peepers. Course marshals, water stops, post-race food, and registration are just a few of the essential jobs being done by volunteers. Being involved with an event like this is a very rewarding and satisfying experience.
Divisions: Male and female: 18 and under, 19-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-79, 80 and over.
Awards: Great local Vermont awards for first male and first female finishers and for each division, three deep. Awards will be based on GUN time.
T-shirts: The famous Leaf Peepers long-sleeve t-shirt is included in your entry fee.
Timing: Chip timing by Granite State Race Services. Photography by Cox Sports Photos.
Water stops: Water and GU Hydration drink will be avalable at aid stations located at 3.5, 7, and 10.9 miles.
Facilities: Portolets near the start/finish area in the state office complex. No changing/showering facilities are available.
Race Results: Full results, including gun and chip times, will be posted at www.cvrunners.org.
Rules:
- No baby strollers or babies in carriers.
- No unregistered runners.
- No walkers.
- No dogs.
- Headphones are discouraged for safety reasons.
Race History: The first running of the half marathon was in 1984, and the 5K began in 1990. There have been a few course changes over the years, the most significant being the switch to the Perry Hill course for 2013 through 2018. The race returned to the original Waterbury/Duxbury course in 2019.
