Road Race Name: Race Vermont Shelburne 5K/10K
Location: Shelburne, Vermont
Distance: 5K/10K
Price: $20
Race Rating: 9/10
Course Review:
This course was beautiful and was 95% on trail and 5% on a paved road in the beginning and end .25 miles. The trail was generally pretty flat with only two steep hills. The first was within the first mile of the course and the second was at the very end before the turnaround at 3.1 miles. The trail was constantly shaded by trees, and I never felt too hot during this race. The trail took you through the woods of Shelburne, keeping you mostly covered except for a few openings that gave runners a small peak at a beautiful lake to their right. At the turnaround point there was a water stop which was a great way to mark the half way point. I thoroughly enjoyed running on a trail, and I was never concerned with any roots or rocks that might come with some trails. Instead this trail was solely packed dirt and grass, so you never even had to look down at your feet while racing. The trail was split down the middle and at the 1.55 mile mark, there was a cone on the ground and anybody running the 5k was told to turn around here and head back on the right side of the trail. This ensure that none of the 10k runners would run into anyone coming back from the 5k.
This course was beautiful and was 95% on trail and 5% on a paved road in the beginning and end .25 miles. The trail was generally pretty flat with only two steep hills. The first was within the first mile of the course and the second was at the very end before the turnaround at 3.1 miles. The trail was constantly shaded by trees, and I never felt too hot during this race. The trail took you through the woods of Shelburne, keeping you mostly covered except for a few openings that gave runners a small peak at a beautiful lake to their right. At the turnaround point there was a water stop which was a great way to mark the half way point. I thoroughly enjoyed running on a trail, and I was never concerned with any roots or rocks that might come with some trails. Instead this trail was solely packed dirt and grass, so you never even had to look down at your feet while racing. The trail was split down the middle and at the 1.55 mile mark, there was a cone on the ground and anybody running the 5k was told to turn around here and head back on the right side of the trail. This ensure that none of the 10k runners would run into anyone coming back from the 5k.
Overall Course Rating: 9/10
Race Atmosphere Review:
The atmosphere of this race was very calm. There was no music playing and the race was generally small in most aspects. There were plenty of volunteers at the end of the race, but not many were needed for the course since the trail was constantly spray painted letting you know where to go and there were even mile markers spray painted in orange on the ground which was fantastic. Everyone running the race was very nice and it felt like a family all running out on the trails of Vermont. The post race awards ceremony was really well done. There were prizes for age group winners, so I received a beautiful glass that had the Race Vermont logo on it. I also received a great t-shirt before the race. There was also a raffle where you could choose from a variety of prizes including running accessories, a bottle of wine and gift certificates. Unfortunately I didn't win a raffle prize, but the experience was wonderful. Overall I thought they did a fantastic job with the money they had and I was thoroughly impressed by the amount of free things and the kind atmosphere.
The atmosphere of this race was very calm. There was no music playing and the race was generally small in most aspects. There were plenty of volunteers at the end of the race, but not many were needed for the course since the trail was constantly spray painted letting you know where to go and there were even mile markers spray painted in orange on the ground which was fantastic. Everyone running the race was very nice and it felt like a family all running out on the trails of Vermont. The post race awards ceremony was really well done. There were prizes for age group winners, so I received a beautiful glass that had the Race Vermont logo on it. I also received a great t-shirt before the race. There was also a raffle where you could choose from a variety of prizes including running accessories, a bottle of wine and gift certificates. Unfortunately I didn't win a raffle prize, but the experience was wonderful. Overall I thought they did a fantastic job with the money they had and I was thoroughly impressed by the amount of free things and the kind atmosphere.
Overall Race Atmosphere Rating: 9/10
Post Race Food and Drink Review:
The post race food was as impressive as the prizes. There was a variety of bagels and cream cheese, bags of tortilla chips, bananas and bottles of water. They brought a bunch of each of these items and were asking people to take the leftovers at the end, and in kind Vermont style, somebody decided to take the food to a local pantry. Although this doesn't have to do with the food and drink, I thought it definitely represented the atmosphere and feel of this race and the people running and directing it.
The post race food was as impressive as the prizes. There was a variety of bagels and cream cheese, bags of tortilla chips, bananas and bottles of water. They brought a bunch of each of these items and were asking people to take the leftovers at the end, and in kind Vermont style, somebody decided to take the food to a local pantry. Although this doesn't have to do with the food and drink, I thought it definitely represented the atmosphere and feel of this race and the people running and directing it.
Overall Post Race Food and Drink Rating: 8/10
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