Heady Trotter 4M @ the Alchemist
- Date
- October 18, 2026
- Location
- 100 Cottage Club Road, Stowe, VT
- Distance
- The Heady Trotter 4 Miler @ the Alchemist · The Heady Trotter 4 Miler - Adaptive Sports Division · Virtual Heady Trotter
From the Organizer
The Heady Trotter 4 Miler is BACK @ The Alchemist Brewery Stowe, Vermont
The Race:
The Heady Trotter is a 4 Mile race through the heart of Stowe, starting and finishing on the lawn of the famed Alchemist Brewery. Chip timed, certified course. Cold Alchemist beer, live music and food trucks await you at the finish. #IRunForHeady
The Swag:
With your registration fee, you'll receive:
Race Entry - Chip timed, Certified 4 Mile Course.
Super Fresh Heady Topper at the Finish Line
Fresh Cold Hollow Cider Mill Donuts
Sweet Sweet Swag including a proper Alchemist neoprene koozie, and custom knit Race Socks
Swag upgrades available for teams and Charity donations
Live music, food trucks and fun all afternoon
Overall M/F 1st, 2nd, 3rd; Age Cats 5 year Increments U10-80Plus
The After Party:
The fun continues all afternoon with live music at the brewery- joins us for bands beers and food trucks.
Post your photos and tag us with #headytrotter #alch3mistb33r
The Charity :
Help us raise money for our awesome charity partner, The Green Mountain Adaptive Sports. Whose Mission is to improve the quality of life for persons with disabilities living in or visiting Vermont by sponsoring participation in adaptive sports and recreational programs. We work cooperatively with our partner organizations to enhance their ability to deliver a quality experience to persons with disabilities. Special perks available to donors.
***Special this year, GMAS has secured a $20,000.00 match from the Vermont Community Foundation. Meaning your donation goes further! Help us meet this goal!***
We are featuring a race weekend raffle for a 1 of a kind fire pit, follow our social media for pics and info.
Donate 25$ or more when you register, and you'll get upgraded swag!
Starting Line:
Runners will start in waves, Corral will be assigned based on self identified estimated finish times (during registration you will be asked you estimated finish time). Waves begin at 10am, all waves begin within 3 minutes.
All runners park at an off site location, and arrive by bus, there is no onsite parking on race day.
Events
Weather
Typical Conditions
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
33°
Based on US Climate Normals data from Morrisville 4 Ssw, 6 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Stowe, VT
Elevation
880 ft
Nearest Airport
BTV
Patrick Leahy Burlington International Airport · 23 mi
Major Hub
ALB
Albany International Airport · 131 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
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Race Location
Your Next Start Line
What Are You
Waiting For?
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at Heady Trotter 4M @ the Alchemist, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
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Days to train
- Race
- Heady Trotter 4M @ the Alchemist
- Date
- October 18, 2026
- Location
- 100 Cottage Club Road, Stowe, VT
Coming Up
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Less than a mile away
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Big Beautiful Life Run Walk & Roll AND First Responder Touch-A-Truck
19 miles away
Stowe Mountain Resort 5K EpicPromise Trail Run
5K
Less than a mile away
From Endurance Grid
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the Heady Trotter 4M @ the Alchemist?
- Heady Trotter 4M @ the Alchemist is a running race held in Stowe, Vermont on October 18, 2026. It is one of the many endurance events listed on Endurance Grid, a multi-sport endurance event calendar covering running races, triathlons, HYROX, and more endurance sports across the United States. Find more running races near you or explore our sports guides to learn what race day actually feels like.
- When and where is the Heady Trotter 4M @ the Alchemist?
- Sunday, October 18, 2026 in Stowe, Vermont at 100 Cottage Club Road, Stowe, VT. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Heady Trotter 4M @ the Alchemist?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
Heady Trotter 4M @ the Alchemist
Oct 18, 2026