Coming... July 3rd, 2026

Kick off Montpelier’s Independence Day parade with Vermont’s fastest mile! 

This classic one-mile race runs through historic downtown Montpelier in front of thousands of spectators. Stick around after the race for the parade and fireworks! 

The race starts at 6pm.

All ages welcome – kids encouraged to run!

Stay Tuned for registration next summer!

Registration & Bib Pick-up

Registration & Number Pick-Up

Pre-registration through July 1st: $20 adult / $20 adult with stroller / $15 juniors (14-17) / $10 youth (10-13) / $5 kids (9 and under)

Day-of registration: $25 adult / $25 adult with stroller / $20 juniors (14-17) / $10 youth (10-13) / $5 kids (9 and under)

Day-of registration and bib pickup 3:30-5:30 pm at the Onion River Outdoors tent in front of M&T Bank, 112 State St. in Montpelier.

The route starts on State Street in front of M&T Bank/the Vermont History Museum and goes through downtown to the Main Street rotary and back. Don’t forget the Dash for Cash! The first runners that make it to the corner of Main and State get $50! Top three finishers in adult categories (male, female and non-binary) get cash prizes, junior, youth and kids top three get ORO gift cards.

For more information on the July 3rd Independence Day celebration, visit www.montpelieralive.org/july3

race prizes

Dash for Cash: $50

1st place: $100

2nd place: $75 

3rd place: $50

$50 Course Record Breaker

Current record holders: 

F: Heidi Westerling (2007): 5:00 minutes 

M: Evan Thorton-Sherman (2022): 4:18.7 minutes 

X: Trey Jalbert (2024): 5:37.5 minutes

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