The Scrooge Scramble 5K - Rails to Trails - Vernon
The Scrooge Scramble 5K - Rails to Trails - Vernon is a running race on December 25, 2026 in Vernon Rockville, CT, featuring the 5K distance, with an entry fee of $20.
- Date
- December 25, 2026 (179 days to go)
- Distance
- 5K
- Price
- $20
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
The 45th Annual Scrooge Scramble 5K Road Race - Presented by TruNorth Construction
Place: 31 Church St - Vernon CT
Course change to a Rails to trails event - more information soon
Xmas Start 10:00 am - 2026)
www.Cornerstone-Cares.org
Shaded Rails to Trails in Vernon CT
Meet at the Church Street Parking Lot in Vernon, CT - (31 Church Street - Vernon CT 06066)
Street Address is 31 Church Street - Vernon CT
Parking on Church Street (Trail Side) and Birch Street (Trail Side)
Phoenix Street to the 1.5 Mile Marker (before Valley Falls Park) and back.
USATF Certified 5K Race Course
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All proceeds go to benefit the Cornerstone's Shelters, Soup Kitchen, Food Cupboard, and Clothing Bank.
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Donation: Use the Donation button to donate any Amount you can to the benefit
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ALL ENTRY IS ONLINE IN 2026
To pay by check on race day - use coupon code "Scrooge" at checkout - This coupon for pay by check is only valid on Dec 25
CHECKS PAYABLE TO "CORNERSTONE FOUNDATION"
PIN numbers to the front of the jersey using four pins
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
39°
Typical Low
24°
Chance of Rain
36%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Hartford Brainard Fld, 11 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Vernon Rockville, CT
Nearest Airport
BDL
Bradley International Airport · 13 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
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179
Days to train
- Race
- The Scrooge Scramble 5K - Rails to Trails - Vernon
- Date
- December 25, 2026
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The Scrooge Scramble 5K - Rails to Trails - Vernon
Dec 25, 2026