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Maple Leaf Half Marathon and Kotler 5K (Manchester, VT) 5K

This race edition

Race date
Date not confirmed for this distance
Race timezone
Timezone not confirmed
Edition status
Status not confirmed

Entry options

2026 edition

Entry options are not yet confirmed for this edition. Check the organiser before making plans.

Decision summary

Maple Leaf Half Marathon and Kotler 5K (Manchester, VT) 5K at a glance

Typical conditions
66/100

Historical race-date favourability, not a forecast

Evidence depth
21 verified facts

Source facts available

Route details

Known course facts at a glance

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Maple Leaf Half Marathon and Kotler 5K (Manchester, VT) 5K has known course details for its 5k race. The summary below keeps the focus on what is confirmed for the course.

Official distance
5 km
Scenery
Countryside, City, Historic, Mountain, Forest

Quick answers

What runners ask first

How hilly is the Maple Leaf Half Marathon and Kotler 5K (Manchester, VT)?

The Maple Leaf Half Marathon and Kotler 5K (Manchester, VT) is described as gently rolling.

Where does the Maple Leaf Half Marathon and Kotler 5K (Manchester, VT) route go?

The Maple Leaf Half Marathon and Kotler 5K (Manchester, VT) route starts at Dana Thompson Memorial Park, 340 Recreation Park Road, Manchester Center, VT.

What should runners know on race day for the Maple Leaf Half Marathon and Kotler 5K (Manchester, VT)?

Route 30 from the Dana Thompson Recreation Center to the intersection of Route 7A is closed 8:00am-8:15am, and Route 7A southbound to the Equinox Hotel is partially closed 8:00-8:45am; all other roads remain open to traffic.

Race character

Scenery

  • Countryside
  • City
  • Historic
  • Mountain
  • Forest

Atmosphere

  • Community
  • Charity
  • Scenic Tour
Elevation character
Gently Rolling
Net elevation
5 m

Entry, logistics and records

Records and field

Field size
500 runners/walkers for the 5K and half marathon combined is the limit
Field cap
500

Entry requirements

Entry status
Past event: The listed edition date has passed.
Sold out
No

Race day logistics

Closed roads
Route 30 from the Dana Thompson Recreation Center to the intersection of Route 7A is closed 8:00am-8:15am, and Route 7A southbound to the Equinox Hotel is partially closed 8:00-8:45am; all other roads remain open to traffic.
Medal
All 5K and half-marathon finishers receive a medal
Finisher tee
Everyone registered before August 1, 2026 also receives a soft cotton tee

Access and course status

Start
Dana Thompson Memorial Park, 340 Recreation Park Road, Manchester Center, VT

Course facts

Notable features
  • Historically nationally famous and seen as a tune-up for the New York City Marathon, attracting world-class athletes and crowds of over 1,300 runners. Held the Saturday following Labor Day amid the early stages of Vermont fall foliage

What are typical race-day conditions?

  • 18°CTypical temperature
  • 12 kphTypical wind
  • 4 mmTypical rainfall
  • 66Favourability /100
Typical conditions for the race date and locality, warmer than the endurance-optimal window. These are climatological norms, not a forecast, and are shared across every distance at this event.