July 4th, 2026
WE’RE BACK IN 2026. ONLINE REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN
Half Marathon, 10 Mile, 10 K, 5 K, and 2 Mile Trail Run
8:30 am
July 4th,
Start and Finish, Prouty Beach, 385 Prouty Beach Road, Newport, VT
On the Newport Waterfront Recreation Path, the Beebe Spur Bike Path and
Memphremagog Trails
What better way to celebrate July 4th and our nation’s independence from the overlording Brits than a trail run along the shores and in the woods by Lake Memphremagog. We celebrate FREEDOM FROM TYRANNY- Freedom from asphalt – Freedom to choose your distance (even mid-run) – Freedom of Spirit. The course was expanded in 2022 to include a one mile stretch from Prouty Beach, over the Scott’s Cove Bridge and through the Bluffside Farm. From there we hit the Beebe Spur Biker Path and the Memphremagog Trails. This has allowed us to expand our options to include Half Marathon in addition to the 10-Mile, 10 K, 5 K and 2-mile distances. We can honestly say, there’s a run or walk for every level of runner/walker in this mix. The Half Marathon, 10 mile and 10 K courses include 3.5 miles on the Memphremagog Trails system,
FEES vary by distance
Half Marathon: $85
10 Mile: $75
10 km: $65
5 km: $60
2 mile: $50
DISCOUNTS:
Early Bird Special: 20% if you register on or before January 1, 2026 – EARLYBIRD2026
Teams of 5 or more runners: 20% Discount: TEAM26
Youth 18 and under: $25 any distance YOUTH26
We gather at Prouty Prouty Beach, 385 Prouty Beach Road, Newport, VT
We start at 8:30 am on the morning of July 4th. Walkers are welcome.
Here’s a link to the MAP OF THE COURSES
This event is run run in collaboration with Memphremagog Trails, the City of Newport, and Bluffside Farm
20% of each adult registration fee goes to support the National Alliance on Mental Illness, Vermont