
6TH Annual
6th Annual AirPeyton Memorial 5K Walk/Run for Pediatric Cancer Awareness is a running race on September 13, 2026 in Montpelier, VT, with an entry fee of $30.
From the Organizer
WELCOME to the 6th Annual AirPeyton Memorial 5k Walk/Run for Pediatric Cancer!
This year's event will be Sunday, September 13th, 2026, at Montpelier High School (MHS). Register online TODAY! In-person registration will start at 10 a.m. with the run kicking off at 11 a.m.
This year, we have added a ****FREE**** 1K KIDS Fun Run so that everyone can join in the fun!!
In addition to our spectacular RAFFLE with AMAZING PRIZES, we will also have:
****SILENT AUCTION, LAWN GAMES, FOOD TRUCKS, VENDORS and of course.... LEMONADE!****
If you can’t make it out to the event, no worries, you can still support the cause wherever you are by signing up to run VIRTUALLY! Sign up today and complete the run whenever, wherever!
All proceeds benefit AirPeyton, Inc’s efforts to fund pediatric cancer research and support families battling pediatric cancer! We hope you will all join us in one essential mission to build children and families who survive and thrive - CRUSHING CANCER COURAGEOUSLY!
Our namesake and inspiration, Peyton Smith, bravely battled Ewing’s Sarcoma for over two years until his passing in October 2020. Peyton graduated from MHS in May of 2020, and in true Sneakerhead form he aspired to be a famous sneaker designer for professional athletes. For more on his amazing story and all the ways AirPeyton, Inc supports raising pediatric cancer awareness, giving to research and supporting families as they courageously battle adversity, check out our website, www.airpeyton.org
Events
Weather
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
74°
Typical Low
51°
Chance of Rain
33%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Montpelier 2, 1 mi from the venue.
Host City
Population
8,038
as of 2023
City Elevation
790 ft
Nearest Airport
BTV
Patrick Leahy Burlington International Airport · 32 mi
Major Hub
PWM
Portland International Jetport · 120 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
A small town race. Lodging near the start could be limited, so book early.
Race Location
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6th Annual AirPeyton Memorial 5K Walk/Run for Pediatric Cancer Awareness
Sep 13, 2026