
Ghostly Gallop Trail 5K is a running race on October 25, 2026 in Milton, VT, with an entry fee of $15.
From the Organizer
The race takes place at Arrowhead Golf Course in Milton VT on the Laura’s Tears trail.
Pre-registration is online and will close on Saturday, Oct. 26 at midnight. Registration day of the race will be open from 8:00-9:15 AM.
Open to all runners 12 and older. For runners under the age of 12, the runner must be accompanied by a parent or guardian throughout the race.
$15 Pre-registration (GMAA Members subtract $5)
Post-race refreshments will be provided.
There will be two porta-potties and handwashing stations set up for your convenience.
Prizes will be awarded to the top male, female, and non-binary finishers overall. Other prizes will be distributed by raffle.
Please be aware of other runners and spectators as you enter and exit the race area.
This race, previously known as “The Hills Are Alive,” now has a fun Halloween theme. Wear your best running costume! Questions to race director, Laura Ryan at hillsarealive@gmaa.run
NOTE: GMAA/Insurance rules prohibit running with a baby jogger or dog. For safety reasons and as a courtesy to fellow runners, GMAA strongly discourages the use of headphones.
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
54°
Typical Low
39°
Chance of Rain
36%
Based on US Climate Normals data from S Hero, 9 mi from the venue.
Host City
City Elevation
306 ft
Nearest Airport
BTV
Patrick Leahy Burlington International Airport · 12 mi
Major Hub
ALB
Albany International Airport · 135 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
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Ghostly Gallop Trail 5K
Oct 25, 2026