Sarah Ramsey Strong 5k
Sarah Ramsey Strong 5k is a running race on October 25, 2026 in Burlington, VT, with entry fees from $25 to $30.
- Date
- October 25, 2026 (84 days to go)
- Location
- 160 Flynn Ave, Burlington, VT
- Price
- $25–$30
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
Sarah Ramsey Strong 5k
Switchback Brewing Co.
160 Flynn Avenue
Burlington, VT 05401
Sunday, October 25, 2026
Join us for our annual Sarah Ramsey Strong 5k on the Burlington Bike Path, along the scenic shoreline of Lake Champlain in Burlington, Vermont. This year’s family fun run takes place Sunday, October 25, 2026 at 10 AM, starting and ending at Switchback Brewing Co., 160 Flynn Avenue, Burlington. Please plan to arrive by 9:15 AM to allow time to park, sign in and get your race bib.
The Sarah Ramsey Strong Fund is a nonprofit founded in memory of Sarah Ramsey, Champlain College Class of 2012. Race proceeds support student scholarships at Champlain College and innovation and entrepreneurship-focused student programs sponsored by the Sarah Ramsey Strong Fund.
Immediately following the 5k, celebrate with us at the race after-party for refreshments and runner awards — stay tuned for more details. Take advantage of online pre-registration for the discounted price of $35/adult ($20 for youth up to 17), and $25/student. Online registrants receive 2 free raffle tickets for the door prize drawing at the after-party. On the day of the race, walk-in registration is $40/adult and $30/college student and youth (up to 18).
Unable to make it to Burlington on race day? Register for our virtual run! On race morning you'll get either a text message or email (whichever you've indicated) with a reminder to run sometime during the day of Sunday, October 26. You'll also receive a text or email for how to submit your virtual results from wherever you are in the world. It's an easy and fun way to participate in this event and support this great cause!
Follow us on Facebook for more updates:
https://www.facebook.com/sarahramseystrong/
Special thanks to our sponsors:
Champlain College, Chroma Optics, Cloud 9 Caterers, Fleet Feet, Green Dawg Cultivators, Jayson Munn Design, PawPrint & Mail, and PURE ENERGY Apothecary.
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
55°
Typical Low
39°
Chance of Rain
43%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Burlington Intl Ap, 4 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Burlington, VT
Population
20,488
as of 2023
City Elevation
329 ft
Nearest Airport
BTV
Patrick Leahy Burlington International Airport · 1 mi
Major Hub
ALB
Albany International Airport · 123 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
A mid-size host city. Enough lodging and amenities to keep race weekend easy, without big-city sprawl.
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Sarah Ramsey Strong 5k
Oct 25, 2026