• Ultramarathon
  • 160.9 km
  • West Windsor
  • Event dates
  • Past event

Vermont 100 Endurance Race Ultramarathon

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

Vermont 100 Endurance Race Ultramarathon at a glance

Cut-off average pace
11:11/km

30:00:00 total limit divided by distance. Check gun/chip timing and intermediate limits; allow time for stops.

Typical conditions
52/100

Historical race-date favourability, not a forecast

Evidence depth
41 verified facts

Source facts available

Route details

Known course facts at a glance

Methodology →

Vermont 100 Endurance Race Ultramarathon has known course details for its ultramarathon race. The summary below keeps the focus on what is confirmed for the course.

Official distance
160.9 km
Terrain
Gravel, Trail, Road
Scenery
Mountain, Countryside, Forest, Waterfront

Quick answers

What runners ask first

Where can I find the Vermont 100 Endurance Race Ultramarathon route map?

Use the official course links on this page for the organiser route page, map PDF or route download.

Official course links

How hilly is the Vermont 100 Endurance Race Ultramarathon?

The Vermont 100 Endurance Race Ultramarathon is described as hilly. The course listing puts the climb at 5,182 m.

Where does the Vermont 100 Endurance Race Ultramarathon route go?

The Vermont 100 Endurance Race Ultramarathon route starts at Silver Hill Meadow, West Windsor, Vermont. Underfoot, expect mostly dirt/gravel roads and horse trails with minimal pavement: 100 Mile ~68 miles rolling dirt roads, 30 miles horse trails, 2 miles pavement; 100K ~41 miles dirt roads, 20 miles horse trails, 1 mile pavement. It passes Silver Hill Meadow, Camp 10 Bear and southern Green Mountains. Course crosses 30+ pieces of private property usable only on race weekend.

What should runners know on race day for the Vermont 100 Endurance Race Ultramarathon?

Drop bags (soft-sided, waterproof, durable, ~9x9x16in or smaller) permitted to crewed aid stations; must arrive at Silver Hill by 5:30pm on the Friday of race weekend. 25. Pacers permitted after a runner's second pass through the Camp 10 Bear aid station; runners over 60 may have a pacer for the entire race. Solo/uncrewed runners use no pacers or crew.

Race character

Scenery

  • Mountain
  • Countryside
  • Forest
  • Waterfront

Atmosphere

  • Wilderness
  • Community
  • Competitive

Terrain

  • Gravel
  • Trail
  • Road
Elevation character
Hilly
Technicality
Moderate
Source-stated ascent
5,182 m

Entry, logistics and records

Records and field

Men's course record
14:47:35 (Brian Rusiecki)
Women's course record
16:42:32 (Kami Semick)
Field size
450 runners (plus 70 horses)

Entry requirements

Entry status
Past event: The listed edition date has passed.
Cut-off
30-hour cutoff for 100 Mile (start 4:00am Saturday, finish by 10:00am Sunday); 25-hour cutoff for 100K (start 9:00am Saturday, finish by 10:00am Sunday).
Ballot
Yes
Qualification status
Lottery entry. 100 Mile entrants must hold a qualifier: a 50 Miler in 12h or less or a 100K in 16h or less within 18 months of the event, or a 100 Miler in 30h or less within 2 years; qualifiers due by June 1. The 100K requires no qualifier.
Prior experience
50-mile race in under 12 hours (or equivalent qualifier)

Race day logistics

Aid stations
25
Pacers
Pacers permitted after a runner's second pass through the Camp 10 Bear aid station; runners over 60 may have a pacer for the entire race. Solo/uncrewed runners use no pacers or crew.
Bag drop
Drop bags (soft-sided, waterproof, durable, ~9x9x16in or smaller) permitted to crewed aid stations; must arrive at Silver Hill by 5:30pm on the Friday of race weekend.
Race village
No
Medal
100-mile finishers receive a belt buckle (LARGE for sub-24h, SMALL for over-24h); 100K finishers receive a custom horseshoe.
Finisher tee
All finishers (100 Mile and 100K) receive a pair of finisher shorts; solo/uncrewed runners also receive a VT100 commemorative glass/solo cup.

Access and course status

Start
Silver Hill Meadow, West Windsor, Vermont

Course facts

Course type
Point To Point
Surface
Mostly dirt/gravel roads and horse trails with minimal pavement: 100 Mile ~68 miles rolling dirt roads, 30 miles horse trails, 2 miles pavement; 100K ~41 miles dirt roads, 20 miles horse trails, 1 mile pavement.
Landmarks
Silver Hill Meadow, Camp 10 Bear, southern Green Mountains
Notable features
  • Part of the Grand Slam of Ultrarunning
  • the only remaining 100-miler that includes a concurrent horse race. All proceeds benefit Vermont Adaptive Ski & Sport
  • 100 Mile has 25 aid stations
  • 100K has 16 aid stations (unmanned, manned, and/or crew-accessible). Course crosses 30+ pieces of private property usable only on race weekend
  • no race maps published and no pre-running allowed

What are typical race-day conditions?

  • 22°CTypical temperature
  • 15 kphTypical wind
  • 3 mmTypical rainfall
  • 52Favourability /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.