PHILADELPHIA, Pa. – St. Johnsbury Academy’s (SJA) Sydney Schoenbeck shattered program and Vermont state records in the Girls Heptathlon late last month at the New Balance Outdoor Nationals. Schoenbeck’s 4,783 points secured a sixth-place finish against a national field over two days of competition across seven events. Her closing time[Read More…]
Running
Caspian Challenge set for later this month
GREENSBORO – The 15th Annual Caspian Challenge continues to grow each summer and is taking registrations for its classic scenic loop around historic Caspian Lake on July 26. The race consists of a 6.8-mile loop around Caspian as well as a 5K out-and-back walk-race option for enthusiasts of all levels.[Read More…]
English and Tetor dominate 2026 Genny Tenny
CRAFTSBURY – Wolcott’s Maxfield English and Craftsbury’s Alayne Tetor dusted the field over the weekend in the 7th Annual Genny Tenny, their second wins of the season on the Central Vermont Runners (CVR) Circuit. English completed the 10-mile dirt road race connecting the villages of Craftsbury and Albany in 1:02:35.[Read More…]
Caspian Challenge loops around lake, July 26
GREENSBORO – The 15th Annual Caspian Challenge will be held Sunday, July 26, at 8:30 a.m., at the Tolman Corner ballfield in Greensboro. The race consists of the classic 6.8-mile loop around Caspian Lake as well as a 5 km out and back walk-race. Prizes for men and women in[Read More…]
Caspian Challenge scheduled for July
GREENSBORO – The Caspian Challenge run is scheduled for July 26, 8:30 to 11:30 a.m.. beginning at the ball-field. The run includes a 6.8 mile loop around Caspian Lake and a 5K out-and-back race-walk loop. The race is sponsored by the Greensboro Association and all proceeds go to support the[Read More…]
Runners Roundup
MONTPELIER – Several local runners braved the cold over the holiday break to post strong results in the Central Vermont Runners (CVR) New Year’s Eve 5K. Calais native Sargent Burns posted a fourth overall finish in frigid temperatures with a time of 19:19 to wrap up the final event of[Read More…]
Thanksgiving Caspian Run, Nov. 27
GREENSBORO – Thursday, Nov. 27, beginning at 9 a.m., the annual Thanksgiving trek will take place around Caspian Lake. Run, walk or bike on this 6.8 mile loop. This is not a race and there is no course support. Attendees will meet at the ballfield, at the intersection of Center Road[Read More…]
McCarthy Silvers at Senior Games
DES MOINES, Iowa – Walden’s Elizabeth McCarthy was one of 50 Vermont athletes (ages 50 and up) who competed in the 2025 National Senior Games earlier this summer, earning a silver medal in the 10K road race. McCarthy sprinted her way to the finish in the 10K, June 26, at[Read More…]
Caspian Challenge Draws Almost 100 Walkers, Runners
GREENSBORO – The 14th Annual Caspian Challenge Road race drew almost 100 runners and walkers to its 5K and 6.8 mile Lake Loop road races, Sunday, July 27. The day began as racers lined up for an 8:30 a.m. mass start going both directions on West Shore Road near the[Read More…]
Caspian Challenge Road Race, July 27
GREENSBORO – The Caspian Challenge and 5K road race will be held on Sunday, July 27, 8:30 a.m., at the ballfield, corner of Lake Shore Road and Breezy Avenue. The race consists of the classic 6.8 mile loop around Caspian Lake as well as an out-and-back 5K race-walk. There are[Read More…]
Bike Race, Run, Duck Race, July 26
GLOVER – Glover Day will be held July 26 with a run, walk or ride bike to sponsor the Shadow Lake Dam Repairs. The events include the Tour de Glover Bike Race, 5.5 Mile Run, 5K Race, 2K Kid’s Race, Foot Race and the Duck Race. Glover Day has been[Read More…]
Niemi Leads Local Finishers at Vermont City
BURLINGTON – Records were nearly broken in perfect conditions for the 2025 M&T Bank Vermont City Marathon (VCM) over the weekend. Boston’s Ryan Eiler (39 yrs old) crossed the finish line first on Sunday, missing out on the all-time record by a single second with a time of 2:17:04. Chris[Read More…]
