Relentless Vermont rollers through farmland, horse trails, and history since 1989
The Vermont 100 Endurance Race 100 Mile is one of America's original 100-milers, looping 100 miles through the rolling Vermont countryside on dirt roads, horse trails, and farmland tracks. With 17,000 feet of cumulative gain spread across hundreds of small climbs that never tower but relentlessly add up, the course rewards consistent pacing and mental resilience over explosive power. Starting at Silver Hill Meadow in the predawn darkness at 4am, runners navigate private farmland and forested trails — terrain the race has special permission to use — crossing paths with a concurrent 100-mile horse endurance ride on the same course. All proceeds benefit Vermont Adaptive Ski & Sports, and the community warmth surrounding the event is as notable as the course itself. A finishing buckle and a spot in the Grand Slam of Ultrarunning await those who reach Silver Hill by Sunday morning.
Experienced ultrarunners
West Windsor, VT, United StatesJuly 18, 2026
Lottery fills quickly. Early entry (Dec 12–22, 2025) for returning top finishers, aid station captains, and multi-year vets. General lottery runs Jan 1–9, with a live draw on Jan 11. Buddy entry system available (enter as a pair). Waitlist fills automatically after lottery. Entries are non-transferable and non-deferrable (pregnancy and military exceptions apply).
Must complete a 50 Mile race or longer within the qualification window
Qualifying window: January 01, 2025 – May 31, 2026
Submission deadline: June 01, 2026
Must complete a 50-mile race in under 12 hours (after 01/01/2025), a 100-km race in under 16 hours (after 01/01/2025), or a 100-mile race in under 30 hours (after 07/15/2024). Any legitimate in-person timed event accepted; virtual events not accepted. Submit qualifier by June 1, 2026. Alternative distances greater than 50 miles may be submitted to the RD for consideration.
All 100-mile runners must complete at least 8 hours of volunteer service to the greater running community. Service must be completed after May 1, 2025. Qualifying service includes volunteering at trail, ultra, or road running events; volunteering for adaptive sports programs; or completing maintenance on a running or community trail. Crewing and pacing do not count. A buyout option is available if volunteering is a hardship.
Qualifying period: May 01, 2025 – July 17, 2026
Submission deadline: June 15, 2026
| Location | Mile | Elevation |
|---|---|---|
Start Start | 0.0 | 1,348 ft |
Densmore Hill Aid Station | 7.4 | 1,365 ft |
Dunham Hill Aid Station | 12.0 | 1,365 ft |
Taftsville Bridge Aid Station | 15.5 | 659 ft |
So. Pomfret Aid Station | 17.5 | 1,089 ft |
Pretty House Aid Station | 21.5 | 1,539 ft |
U-Turn Aid Station | 25.5 | 1,289 ft |
Stage Rd Aid Station | 31.2 | 840 ft |
Route 12 Aid Station | 34.4 | 889 ft |
Lincoln Covered Bridge Aid Station | 39.4 | 771 ft |
Barr House Aid Station | 41.8 | 1,427 ft |
Lillians Aid Station | 44.9 | 1,201 ft |
Camp 10 Bear Aid Station | 47.6 | 1,401 ft |
Pinky's Aid Station | 50.7 | 1,299 ft |
Birminghams Aid Station | 54.2 | 1,430 ft |
Margaritaville Aid Station | 58.8 | 1,437 ft |
Puckerbrush Aid Station | 62.0 | 1,568 ft |
Brown School House Aid Station | 65.0 | 1,834 ft |
Camp 10 Bear Aid Station | 69.7 | 1,401 ft |
Seabrook Aid Station | 74.1 | 1,732 ft |
Spirit of 76 Aid Station | 76.6 | 1,496 ft |
Goodman's Aid Station | 80.5 | 1,220 ft |
Cow Shed Aid Station | 83.5 | 1,460 ft |
Bill's Aid Station | 88.6 | 1,040 ft |
Keating's Aid Station | 91.5 | 879 ft |
Polly's Aid Station | 95.5 | 1,230 ft |
Finish Finish | 100.0 | 1,348 ft |
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No dogs or pets allowed anywhere at the event — not on course, not at Silver Hill Meadow, not in camp, and not at any aid station. Certified service animals are the sole exception.
Free tent camping at Silver Hill Meadow for all runners, crew, and pacers. Grass field with porta-potties. No RVs or camper vans. Off-site lodging available in West Windsor, Ascutney, White River Junction, Woodstock VT, and Lebanon NH.
Vermont in July is warm, green, and unpredictable. Race morning at the 4am start typically sits at 55–65°F (13–18°C) with high humidity. By late morning, temperatures on the exposed dirt roads climb to 75–85°F (24–29°C) with humidity that can make it feel significantly warmer. Afternoon and evening thunderstorms are common in the Green Mountain region, often arriving with little warning. Overnight temperatures drop back into the 55–65°F range as runners complete the final stretch. The course elevation is low (700–1,500 ft throughout), eliminating altitude concerns but providing no natural cooling from elevation gain.
Vermont summers bring frequent afternoon and evening thunderstorms; trails and dirt roads can become slippery and muddy
Summer storm cells can develop quickly over open farmland and exposed dirt road sections in the afternoon hours
Temperatures can swing 30°F+ from the 4am start (cool, 55–65°F) to peak afternoon heat (75–85°F and humid) and back again overnight
No required gear specified
No recommended gear specified
1 = Hard to crew, 5 = Very crew-friendly
1 = Easy, 5 = Very Hard
Great race, but if you're not from a humid climate, you need to be prepared for the humidity! Defend against chaffing!
