CVR New Year's Eve 5K
Date
Thu, Dec 31, 2026, 2:00 PM ESTDistance
5K
Past results at a glance
Past race snapshot
What the field usually feels like
Based on past public results. Helpful context, not a prediction.
Selected year + distance
108 finishers in 5K
Ranked by gun time when available
Very small finish count here - use this as loose context, not a race-day expectation.
Crowd
Small field
108 5K finishers. A quieter race where the pack may spread out more quickly.
Typical finish
28:16
Middle-of-pack benchmark using gun time when available.
Competitive feel
Lively front
The faster end moves well, but the race still has room for everyday runners. Front-group read: 19:01.
People mix
Balanced mix
About 48% women and 51% men among finishers who listed gender.
Quick read
For the 5K in 2022, this looks like a small field: 108 finishers in this data set. A middle-of-the-pack finish was around 28:16. The quicker front of the field averaged about 19:01. Use it as a feel check, not a promise about race day.
Fastest finishers in this file: 17:48 (male) and 18:30 (female).
Show historical award cutoffs1 rows
Cutoff = slowest posted time still inside the top finishers for a division.
| Division | Gender | Top N | Cutoff | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall observed placement | Unspecified | Top 3 | 18:20 | finish-order sample |
Show the year-by-year numbers
| Distance | Year | Finishers | Typical | Average | Front 10% | Fastest M / W |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5K | 2022 | 108 | 28:16 | 28:46 | 19:01 | 17:48 / 18:30 |
Last summary update: May 3, 2026
Ready to register?
Finish signup on the organizer site (check fees and dates there).
From the organizer
Celebrate the New Year with Central Vermont Runners' 5K race in downtown Montpelier Start: 2 pm on Langdon Street in Montpelier Pre-registration is strongly encouraged! Fees: Pre-registration: Adults: $15 Children/students ages 0-19: $10 Adults 65+: $10
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Race-day registration: Adults: $20 Children/students ages 0-19: $15 Adults 65+: $15 $5 discount for children registering with their parents on race day. Race Day Details: Bib number pickup will all be at Onion River Outdoors : City Center, 89 Main St. , Montpelier from noon to 1:30 p. m. on race day. Race start is at 2 pm on Langdon Street. Awards and after-race refreshments will be in the main space at City Center immediately after the race. Important notes: Please dress for winter racing! Runners must stay on the course. Runners who leave the course will be disqualified. This year's route includes a short spur and turnaround on Dunpatrick. You can view the race map here . Parking: Runners should plan to use and pay for on-the-street and public lot parking in Montpelier as regular parking fees will be in effect on race day. There is a parking lot directly across the street from 89 Main Street (Pitkin Court Lot outlined in yellow on this parking map).