Essex Cross Country Invitational
Essex Cross Country Invitational is a running race on August 29, 2026 in Essex Junction, VT.
- Date
- August 29, 2026 (1 day to go)
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
Course: We are now running the Invitational at the Tree Farm facility adjacent to Essex High School. The course will start and finish in the back of the facility, with several loops involved through the woods. The Tree Farm facility is located at 189 Old Colchester Rd., Essex Jct., VT 05452. This course offers a mix of trail running, hills, and flat terrain.
Parking: VERY IMPORTANT – School buses will be parking at the Tree Farm Facility. They must arrive before 9:30 AM for safety reasons. Handicap parking is available at the Tree Farm. Spectators MUST park at Essex High School and walk to the Tree Farm facility. There will be signs directing people where to go. There will be no parking or dropping off permitted along either side of Old Colchester Road.
Events
Weather
Race-Day Forecast
Live forecast from the U.S. National Weather Service.
Race Day
Saturday, 8/29
High
79°
Low
55°
Conditions
Sunny
Chance of Rain
1%
Wind
0 to 5 mph
Host City
About Essex Junction, VT
City Elevation
401 ft
Nearest Airport
BTV
Patrick Leahy Burlington International Airport · 3 mi
Major Hub
ALB
Albany International Airport · 124 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
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- Race
- Essex Cross Country Invitational
- Date
- August 29, 2026
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Essex Cross Country Invitational
Aug 29, 2026