These trials races will determine what athletes go to Europe for the next period of international racing.
This 5/10k interval start classic citizen’s race compliments Saturday's Silver Fox Trot and promises a low-key race opportunity prior to the start of regional and national racing.
Craftsbury plays venue to Ford Sayre's Nordic race. Find details on NENSA's website. Need a wax shed? Call the front office to reserve - 802-586-7767. $75/day.
The Outdoor Center’s Demo Day returns for 2022. This event brings some top brands in the XC ski industry to the Craftsbury Outdoor Center to showcase the latest gear.
This free workshop is a learning opportunity for those who wish to develop and/or hone their skills as guides for visually impaired skiers.
The Regional Cup is designed for biathletes of all ages that have some shooting experience and attracts athletes from the New England area (and beyond!).
Weekend clinic bringing together athletes with visual impairment (VI) and guides, providing them both with coaching and skills to develop as Nordic skiers.
At 5:00pm on October 30th, Craftsbury will be one of the virtual hosts of a free screening of the new short film, Rural Runners, featuring GRP trail runner Canyon Woodward. RSVP is required. A Q+A with Canyon and Chloe Maxmin will follow the film.
Rural Runners is an intimate look into what it takes to show up, rain or shine, and how to balance running for yourself and running for your community and country. The film follows Maine State Senator Chloe Maxmin’s House & Senate runs, as well as Canyon’s demanding trail running career. It’s a unique pairing of affairs - a fun, relevant and inspiring story that humanizes the political process and extends beyond the dark state of party politics. It's also about avoiding burnout - a common occurrence on the campaign trail - by prioritizing self-care, and bringing a bit of joy and purpose to everything we do. Take a look at the trailer.
Rural Runners is about politics and it’s about running, but mostly it's about showing up and finding common ground. “Everything that we love is affected by politics, for better or worse, and we can't afford to not be engaged with it,” says Canyon. “Both politics and trail running require running through the seasons and not just going out when the sun is shining and you’re feeling great. It takes getting out there day in and day out even when it’s really difficult,” he continues. “There’s something especially gratifying and fulfilling on a deeper level when you slog through those cold, dark times and make it through to the other side.”
RSVP for the virtual screening.
(Note that our website requires a physical address - however, at the risk of stating the obvious, this virtual showing will take place wherever you are. There is no event on-site at Craftsbury.)
Biathletes: you're invited to our 2nd annual Halloween Mixed Relay! Sunday, October 30 Craftsbury Outdoor Center hosts the single mixed relay rollerski biathlon.
This is not a novice event. We will not be offering range instruction and will only be providing equipment to participants in our regular BKL/junior biathlon programs, other participants are expected to have all their own gear.
Teams of two can compete in one of these categories:
Mixed gender
Mixed distance
Mixed distance & gender
Costumes are highly recommended. Staggered mass start on penalty loop, seeded based on costume quality. (Costume quality will be judged, during zero, on overall appearance, coordination between teammates, creativity, and our discretion).
Each teammate will complete a total of 4 shooting stages in sets of two (prone, standing), alternating with their partner. Specifically:
Athlete1 - P, S, tag
Athlete2 - P, S, tag
Athlete1 - P, S, tag
Athlete2 - P,S, Finish
Up to 3 spare rounds can be used in each shooting stage.
For those who don't want to carry rifles on the Dino loop, rifle pick-up will be entering the range. All racers will need to ski the field loop carrying their rifle, and can drop it back off after they tag their partner.
9:00am - Bib Pickup
9:30am - Zero
10:15am - Race start
2k Lap
The first athlete on each team will ski the Dino loop (~1.5km), shoot 5+3 shots prone, then ski the "field loop" (just around the solar panels, ~ 500m) and shoot 5+3 shots standing*, then tag. No Round-a-bits.
The second athlete will then do the same, and tag back off to the first athlete, who will then tag back off the second. The second athlete will ski one final field loop to the finish after their final shooting stage.
Kids or those who are uncomfortable skiing the Dino loop will instead ski the field loop for both of their laps.
*U13/U15 kids will shoot from the prone position for all stages, either with a block or cuff depending on ability.
Online only, no DOR. This event is free. Each teammate must register individually. You will be asked for a team name and teammate name when registering. If you don't have a partner to race with please just indicate that in the 'teammate' field of your registration and we will work to get everyone paired up.
Will be on our webscorer results page.
Hope to see you here on Sunday Oct. 30th!
Runners and cyclists: Craftsbury Outdoor Center welcomes you to a couple of weeks of low-key, XC style trail races, October 18 and 25.
Make sure your membership is current (Craftsbury, Albany, and Greensboro residents receive complimentary memberships!)
Come join the fun!
Runners and cyclists: Craftsbury Outdoor Center welcomes you to a couple of weeks of low-key, XC style trail races, October 18 and 25.
Make sure your membership is current (Craftsbury, Albany, and Greensboro residents receive complimentary memberships!)
Come join the fun!
Join us for Community Track practice at the People’s Academy Track in Morrisville! This is a great way to supplement all of the other Craftsbury Community Running offerings and build running speed. These workouts are designed for everyone from people just trying to get into running all the way to experienced runners.
When: 5:30pm
Where: People’s Academy in Morrisville
Full COVID protocols are outlined here.
Important note: new this year, you need to register online for practice ahead of time.
We’re pleased to announce the return of the popular Singletrack Shootout. Come give biathlon a try, no matter your experience level! It’ll be a fun morning of biathlon racing - running or mountain biking, your choice. A novice clinic will teach you everything you need to know to complete the four stage race. Club rifles will be provided.
Sunday, September 25th
8:00-9:00 am - Bib pick-up
8:15 am - Exhibition race (by the Craftsbury Green Racing Project biathlon team)
9:00-9:45 am - Novice safety talk and clinic (required if using a club rifle)
9:30 am - Zero (for the experienced category - those bringing a rifle; points 13-15)
10:00 am - All-comers race (both novice and experienced category.
Race format: All categories will complete a four stage biathlon race: lap, shoot, lap, shoot, lap, shoot, lap, shoot, lap. So that’s starting with a lap, four shooting stages, and ending with a lap. For each miss, there will be a short penalty lap to complete before returning to the course. This will be a wave start - waves will be assigned day of at check-in.
Novice category: For anyone not bringing their own rifle. Club rifles and ammo will be provided. All shooting will be in the prone (lying down) position, using a support block for the rifle. Targets will be set to standing (bigger) targets.
Experienced category: Anyone bringing their own rifle. Zero period before race as stated in schedule. Will shoot two prone stages on prone targets and then two standing stages on standing targets.
Running: The course will be a 1k lap. So 5k total.
Mountain Biking: 1.5k laps. So about 7.5k total.
Prizes? You betcha.
Questions? Please email us at biathlon@craftsbury.com.
Interested in eating at the dining hall for lunch? Call our office at 802-586-7767 to reserve your spot. Lunch runs 12-1pm. Eating at the Outdoor Center just requires proof (picture) of a negative at-home antigen test from the previous 24 hours. Reservations due by Wednesday, September 21st.
Registration here.
Join us for Community Track practice at the People’s Academy Track in Morrisville! This is a great way to supplement all of the other Craftsbury Community Running offerings and build running speed. These workouts are designed for everyone from people just trying to get into running all the way to experienced runners.
When: 5:30pm
Where: People’s Academy in Morrisville
Full COVID protocols are outlined here.
Important note: new this year, you need to register online for practice ahead of time.
Join us for Community Track practice at the People’s Academy Track in Morrisville! This is a great way to supplement all of the other Craftsbury Community Running offerings and build running speed. These workouts are designed for everyone from people just trying to get into running all the way to experienced runners.
When: 5:30pm
Where: People’s Academy in Morrisville
Full COVID protocols are outlined here.
Important note: new this year, you need to register online for practice ahead of time.
A 10 mile point-to-point dirt road run from one general store to the next! The start will be in Craftsbury village, in front of the Craftsbury General Store, and racers will then make their way via dirt road to Albany village and the new Albany General Store. Free pizza lunch and race shuttle included with registration. This event serves as a fundraiser for the Albany Community Trust.
Craftsbury junior Amelia Circosta navigates some classic Vermont singletrack.
The Vermont Youth Cycling League, an XC mountain biking league for Vermont middle and high schoolers, is hosting their season opener at the Center on Sunday, September 11th. Racing kicks off at 10am and wraps up around 2pm. The course map is attached below. Please be prepared for singletrack closures.
For more details (and to register if you are interested in racing) visit the registration page: Race #1: Craftsbury Outdoor Center Online Registration (bikereg.com).
Join us for Community Track practice at the People’s Academy Track in Morrisville! This is a great way to supplement all of the other Craftsbury Community Running offerings and build running speed. These workouts are designed for everyone from people just trying to get into running all the way to experienced runners.
When: 5:30pm
Where: People’s Academy in Morrisville
Full COVID protocols are outlined here.
Important note: new this year, you need to register online for practice ahead of time.
Join us for Community Track practice at the People’s Academy Track in Morrisville! This is a great way to supplement all of the other Craftsbury Community Running offerings and build running speed. These workouts are designed for everyone from people just trying to get into running all the way to experienced runners.
When: 5:30pm
Where: People’s Academy in Morrisville
Full COVID protocols are outlined here.
Important note: new this year, you need to register online for practice ahead of time.
Looking for a low-key way to test your summer fitness? Starting June 7, our weekly trail series offers annual members and houseguests a 5k run and 5k/10k bike race every Tuesday! And the 3k kids fun run is back for 2022! We will alternate courses week to week: runners on one course, bikers on the other. Courses will posted below soon. We hope to see folks of all ages participating in these fun races.
Join us for Community Track practice at the People’s Academy Track in Morrisville! This is a great way to supplement all of the other Craftsbury Community Running offerings and build running speed. These workouts are designed for everyone from people just trying to get into running all the way to experienced runners.
When: 5:30pm
Where: People’s Academy in Morrisville
Full COVID protocols are outlined here.
Important note: new this year, you need to register online for practice ahead of time.
Looking for a low-key way to test your summer fitness? Starting June 7, our weekly trail series offers annual members and houseguests a 5k run and 5k/10k bike race every Tuesday! And the 3k kids fun run is back for 2022! We will alternate courses week to week: runners on one course, bikers on the other. Courses will posted below soon. We hope to see folks of all ages participating in these fun races.
A scenic dirt road half marathon that travels point-to-point between the Craftsbury Outdoor Center and Highland Lodge. Your post-race picnic is included with registration and includes a taco lunch and a pint of Vermont beer or KIS Kombucha. Additional beverages and food from a variety of local food vendors will be available on site for purchase. Free shuttles will be provided back to the start.
Join us for Community Track practice at the People’s Academy Track in Morrisville! This is a great way to supplement all of the other Craftsbury Community Running offerings and build running speed. These workouts are designed for everyone from people just trying to get into running all the way to experienced runners.
When: 5:30pm
Where: People’s Academy in Morrisville
Full COVID protocols are outlined here.
Important note: new this year, you need to register online for practice ahead of time.
Looking for a low-key way to test your summer fitness? Starting June 7, our weekly trail series offers annual members and houseguests a 5k run and 5k/10k bike race every Tuesday! And the 3k kids fun run is back for 2022! We will alternate courses week to week: runners on one course, bikers on the other. Courses will posted below soon. We hope to see folks of all ages participating in these fun races.
Mountain bike racing at the Craftsbury Outdoor Center is back and bigger than ever! Join us the weekend of August 13 & 14, 2022 for the Black River Grand Prix Weekend, a celebration of fast racing, big loops, varied terrain, and fun on bikes in the woods. The format is simple: Saturday is a short track XC race and Sunday is a mass start on one big lap.
Mountain bike racing at the Craftsbury Outdoor Center is back and bigger than ever! Join us the weekend of August 13 & 14, 2022 for the Black River Grand Prix Weekend, a celebration of fast racing, big loops, varied terrain, and fun on bikes in the woods. The format is simple: Saturday is a short track XC race and Sunday is a mass start on one big lap.
Join us for Community Track practice at the People’s Academy Track in Morrisville! This is a great way to supplement all of the other Craftsbury Community Running offerings and build running speed. These workouts are designed for everyone from people just trying to get into running all the way to experienced runners.
When: 5:30pm
Where: People’s Academy in Morrisville
Full COVID protocols are outlined here.
Important note: new this year, you need to register online for practice ahead of time.
Looking for a low-key way to test your summer fitness? Starting June 7, our weekly trail series offers annual members and houseguests a 5k run and 5k/10k bike race every Tuesday! And the 3k kids fun run is back for 2022! We will alternate courses week to week: runners on one course, bikers on the other. Courses will posted below soon. We hope to see folks of all ages participating in these fun races.
Join us for Community Track practice at the People’s Academy Track in Morrisville! This is a great way to supplement all of the other Craftsbury Community Running offerings and build running speed. These workouts are designed for everyone from people just trying to get into running all the way to experienced runners.
When: 5:30pm
Where: People’s Academy in Morrisville
Full COVID protocols are outlined here.
Important note: new this year, you need to register online for practice ahead of time.
