Ripton Ridge Run

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2013 Ridge Run - Another banner event!

235 runners and walkers enjoyed a gorgeous day for a race at the 2013 Ripton Ridge Run on Sunday, October 13^th. The record numbers showing up at this 26^th annual event enjoyed

sunny skies and warm temperatures, a wonderful race, an excellent lunch and a festive atmosphere. 55 people participated in the 10K run, 140 in the 5K run and 40 in the 5K fun walk. They ranged in age from 3 year old Kaiya Maclay to 82 year-old Don Lacharite.

Chris Rodgers from Stowe won the men’s 10.4K with a time of 41:02, followed by Tony Bates of Middlebury at 42:00. Middlebury’s Ben Bruno was third at 43:59. Robyn Anderson of Stowe led the women, finishing in 44:34. Next was Amanda Reinhardt from Middlebury who crossed the finish line at 50:01. Ripton native Mary Stewart, now from Stowe, was third at 51:51.

Addison County residents swept the 5K. In the men’s race, Max Moulton of Middlebury crossed the finish line first with a time of 17:55. Sam Ferguson from Middlebury was next at 18:29 with Shoreham’s David Dregallo in third at 18:37. Vergenne’s Tania Bolduc , set the pace for women, coming in at 24:29. She was followed by Jennifer Bleich of Middlebury at 24:36 and Caryn Etherington from Middlebury 24:49.

For full results of the 2013 event, click here.

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The Ripton Ridge Run is an annual fundraiser to benefit the Ripton Elementary School. It includes a 5K run, a 10.4K run and a non-competitive 5K Fun Walk. There is also a short, non-competitive event for young children. The Ridge Run takes place the Sunday of Columbus Day weekend. All courses start and finish at the Ripton Elementary School on the Ripton-Lincoln Road in Ripton, VT. They traverse roads in Ripton and the Green Mt. National Forest and include water stops.

COURSE and MAP: The 5K run and walk are out and back courses. The 10.4K course is a loop which will be run counter-clockwise in 2014.

DATE/LOCATION/TIME: The 2014 event will take place on Sunday, Oct. 12. (It's always the Sunday of Columbus Day weekend.) Check-in is at the Ripton Elementary School between 11:00-12:00. The races begin at 12:30.

REGISTRATION: There are numerous ways to register for the Ridge Run. If you are on our email list, you will be sent a registration form electronically. If you are on our mailing list, you will receive one in the mail. There will also be a downloadable form on this website as well as a link to an on-line registration form through Run Vermont. There is also race day registration at the school.

REGISTRATION FEES: Registration fees for 2014 have not been set yet. Check back for details. Fee includes a great lunch, raffle, awards and, for the first 175 paid entrants, a long-sleeve cotton t-shirt. Racers may opt not to get a t-shirt -- subtract $5.00 from appropriate fee. Lunch may be limited to the first 200 registrants.

QUESTIONS? Use the Contact Us page on this website. You can also call the Ripton School (802/388-2208) during school hours or leave a message after school hours. Sorry - we can't take registrations over the phone or on the "contact us" page.