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Paul Mailman 10 Miler and 5K

Sat, Apr 18, 2026, 8:45 AM EDT

Location
Montpelier, VT
Montpelier High School, High School Drive, 05602
Type
RUN
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Run a classic Vermont course and support a vital local cause at the Paul Mailman 10 Miler and 5K.

  • Scenic
  • For a Cause

Who it's for

  • For a Cause
  • School & Youth Teams

Great for: cause-driven runners

Less ideal for: pure PR-chasing on a bare course

Join the 51st running of the Paul Mailman 10 Miler and 5K in Montpelier, VT. This established event offers a classic dirt road 10-mile course with river views and rolling hills, alongside a flat 5K. Both races start and finish on the Montpelier High School track. Participation supports Good Samaritan Haven, a local nonprofit assisting individuals experiencing homelessness. With limited entries for both distances, early online registration is essential for this community-focused fundraiser.

What to expect

  • Experience a classic dirt road 10-mile course featuring flat sections by the river and rolling hills, or a flat out-and-back 5K.
  • Start and finish both races on the track at Montpelier High School.
  • Please note that strollers and dogs are not permitted on the course.

Standout details

  • Supports Good Samaritan Haven
  • Limited entries (100 for 10M, 50 for 5K)
  • Classic dirt road 10-mile course
  • No race day registration

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Distances & registration

2 options

Registration for all distances is through the official signup link above.

  • 5K

    Sat, Apr 18, 8:45 AM EDT · From $16.90

    Opens Jan 18, 2026, 7:01 PM EST · Closes Apr 16, 2026, 7:59 PM EDT

  • 10 Miles

    Sat, Apr 18, 8:45 AM EDT · From $22.20

    Opens Jan 18, 2026, 7:01 PM EST · Closes Apr 16, 2026, 7:59 PM EDT

The course

  • Hilly
  • Timed race

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Push Potential

half marathon distance, hilly area, often cold or wet weather

Based on typical seasonal and area patterns — not a course map or official forecast.

From the organizer

Join us for the 51st Running of the Paul Mailman 10 Miler and 5k

Saturday, April 18, 2026

Start for both races: 8:45 a.m.

Both races will have a limit on the total entries accepted:

100 maximum for the 10 Miler

50 maximum for the 5K.

Entry fees: $20 for the 10 Miler.

$15 for the 5k.

ONLINE pre-registration only. There will be NO RACE DAY REGISTRATION.

Registration for both races closes at midnight on April 16, 2026.

Please note: No strollers or dogs are permitted in either race.

The Paul Mailman 10 miler and 5k start and finish at Montpelier High School. Parking is at the school, and the races begin and end on the track. Classic dirt road 10 mile course, flat by the river and rolling hills on Jones Brook Rd. The 5K is flat out and back. Both races start at 8:45 a.m.

Race day number pickup at the Montpelier High School track from 7:30 - 8:30 a.m.

The Paul Mailman races are a Central Vermont Runners fundraiser for Good Samaritan Haven in Montpelier and Barre, VT. Good Samaritan Haven is a nonprofit that provides emergency assistance to people experiencing homelessness. Learn more about Good Samaritan Haven

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