TAM Trek

Embark on a scenic adventure at the TAM Trek, a beloved trail race and fun run winding through the picturesque landscape of Middlebury, Vermont, on September 20, 2026. This event, a vital fundraiser for the Middlebury Area Land Trust, supports the ongoing maintenance of the cherished Trail Around Middlebury (TAM). With distances including a challenging 19-mile loop, a spirited 10K, a diverse 5K, and a family-friendly 2-mile fun run, there's a perfect distance for every runner and walker.

Runners consistently praise the TAM Trek for its "runnable" course, which provides a balanced Vermont trail experience without relentless climbs or descents. The routes are renowned for their breathtaking scenery, offering rolling terrain with stunning vistas of both the Green Mountains and the Adirondacks. Participants will traverse old-growth forests, pastoral scenes, and stretches along Otter Creek, encountering unique features like suspension bridges over waterfalls and even charming cow stiles. The 10K notably features around 400 feet of elevation gain and some technical sections within Wright Park and the Otter Creek Gorge Loop. All races commence and conclude at Wright Park, where a festive atmosphere awaits with live music, local raffle prizes, and an impressive post-race buffet. As an added touch, look out for "secret maple syrup stations" along the course, and enjoy cheers from preschoolers at the first aid station.

Typical race day conditions in late September offer pleasant temperatures, with highs around 71°F and lows around 46°F, and only a 13% chance of precipitation, creating ideal running weather. This community-focused event welcomes all, with youth aged 12 and under participating free of charge, and leashed dogs invited to join the 2-mile fun run.