This year we are celebrating our 20th year of Race to the Top of Vermont – an annual fundraiser for the Catamount Trail Association.
Registration opens on February 1, 2026. We hope you can join us!
Registration opens on February 1, 2026. We hope you can join us!
Every August, the Race to the Top of Vermont draws hikers, bikers, and runners from across the U.S. and Canada to climb Mt. Mansfield, Vermont’s highest peak. Our course ascends the historic Mansfield Toll Road – 4.3 miles in length and 2,564 feet of up! For some, it’s all about trying to achieve a fast time on this challenging course. For others, it's about coming together at this fun summer event to support the Catamount Trail Association, test themselves as a solo participant or as part of a team, and enjoy the spectacular views!
RACE TO THE TOP isn’t only for those driven to train seven days a week or those blessed with outstanding genetics. This event is for Everyone! That doesn’t mean Race to the Top will be easy. It’s not. This course will challenge you, but with enough determination and grit, you will succeed. You will make it to the Top of Vermont, and we hope you will find inspiration in your success and those around you.
No matter why you participate in the RACE TO THE TOP, this event is ultimately about supporting the Catamount Trail Association at its largest fundraiser of the year! So, while you’re out there challenging yourself, know that the money raised at this event will support all the good work they do for our community.
A 4.3 Mile Run, Bike, Or Hike Up Vermont’s Highest Mountain! There's only one question left... Are you ready for the challenge?
All entry fees are non-refundable and non-transferable.
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Catamount Trail Association is excited to once again partner with Delta Dental as the title sponsor for our 20th Annual Race to the Top of Vermont! Delta Dental is a values-driven and wellness-focused company that successfully balances profitability and community involvement, with colleagues working together to create a corporate environment built upon trust and mutual respect. Their expertise in the dental insurance industry is second to none, and we are extremely excited to have their support.
Following their mission to improve oral health, Delta Dental has chosen the Vermont Head Start Tooth Tutor Program as their highlighted charity for this race. You can learn more about the Vermont Head Start Tooth Tutor Program, and make a donation to support their efforts, during the online registration process.
Following their mission to improve oral health, Delta Dental has chosen the Vermont Head Start Tooth Tutor Program as their highlighted charity for this race. You can learn more about the Vermont Head Start Tooth Tutor Program, and make a donation to support their efforts, during the online registration process.
2026 Delta Dental Mountain Challenge
Northeast Delta Dental is sponsoring the Delta Dental Mountain Challenge again this year. Runners compete for cash prizes, which will be awarded to the Top 10 Men & Women: $1000 (1st), $500 (2nd), $250 (3rd),
$100 (4th-10th). The oldest and youngest runners to complete ALL races will also receive $100.
Prize money will be awarded at the final race in the series–Race to the Top of Vermont–on Sunday, August 24th in Stowe, VT.
2026 Delta Dental Challenge Schedule - Coming soon!
$100 (4th-10th). The oldest and youngest runners to complete ALL races will also receive $100.
Prize money will be awarded at the final race in the series–Race to the Top of Vermont–on Sunday, August 24th in Stowe, VT.
2026 Delta Dental Challenge Schedule - Coming soon!
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Thank you to our 2025 Sponsors and Partners:
This Event Is Made Possible With Support From:
This event is a fundraiser for the Catamount Trail Association and our Chapters: The Dutch Hill Association Of Skiers & Hikers (DHASH), the Grateful Shreds, the Mad River Valley Backcountry Coalition (MRVBC), the Mansfield Backcountry Alliance (MBA), the Northeast Kingdom Backcountry Coalition (NEKBC), the Ridgeline Outdoor Collective, the Southern Vermont Trails Association (SoVTA), and the Western Mass Backcountry Alliance (WMBA).
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