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 regardless of the reason, including, but not limited to injury, illness, family emergency, bad weather cancellation of the event.
Policy of Welcome and Inclusion
We’re adding an extended 26 mile bike route to The Dandy on May 17, 2025
Check out the return of NEKOWSA Champion of Champions Challenge on July 5, 2025
And our CAN-USA-Ukraine Unity Swim at Lac Massawippi
Annual Events
Want to help out at one of our events? We love Volunteers!
All of our net profits are donated to local charities.
Learn more about our charitable donations.
Other Resources:
Learn More About Newport, Vermont
Directions to Newport, Vermont
All fees paid are non-refundable, regardless of the reason.
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Thank you to our Friends, Sponsors, and Partners
