Welcome to Kingdom Games

Run, Swim, Bike the Kingdom

Discover the Northeast Kingdom of Vermont

A world class venue of outdoor recreational athletic events & activities

Kingdom Games offers over 50 days of running, biking, open water swimming, and winter swimming in the heart of the Northeast Kingdom of Vermont from January through December. Challenging for the very best endurance athletes, with options accessible to all levels of ability and all ages.

Our premier events have received critical acclaim from the Daily News of Open Water Swimming, Vermont Sports Magazine, Yankee Magazine, Boston Globe, Atlantic, Seven Days, WCAX, and Open Water Pedia – and, most importantly from our many athletes and volunteers who return year after year.

Please note: All fees are non-refundable

Policy of Welcome and Inclusion

Check out our all new NEKOWSA Champion of Champions Challenge on July 5, 2025

And our North American Unity Swim in La Paz, Mexico on November 9, 2024

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Annual Events

Want to help out at one of our events? We love Volunteers!

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All of our net profits are donated to local charities.

Learn more about our charitable donations.

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All fees paid are non-refundable.  We do allow participants to transfer their fees to another event in the same year or to apply 50% to an event in the following year, providing that the election is made more than 30 days prior to the event or in the event that weather forces us to cancel or postpone the event.

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