What's Happening in Colchester, VT…

A highly anticipated annual race is back in Colchester next month.

The Colchester Causeway 5K & 10K Running Race takes place, in part, on the Causeway that leads onto Lake Champlain. The route is a scenic one, as about four miles of it is on the Causeway, which is narrow and puts runners in the middle of the lake with views to both sides. The trail is about 11 miles long, but turnarounds will be marked for runners, who will not be going the whole distance.

The runners have their choice of either a 5K or a 10K. Both start at Airport Park and lead along a gravel trail to the point where it joins the Causeway. Runners will traverse the Causeway to their halfway point, then turn around and return to Airport Park.

The course is flat but does cover dirt and gravel trails that lead through wetlands and, of course, provide awesome views of the lake. Proceeds from the event go toward improving and maintaining the Causeway.

The race is open to people of all ages, but those participating in the 10K must be 12 years old or older. In addition, although they are normally allowed on the Causeway, dogs, babies, roller bladers, and bicycles will not be permitted on the run.

The race is scheduled for June 7, with the 10K starting at 8:00 am, and the 5K beginning at 8:10 am. When they plan events like this, organizers often use banner printing to create course markers.