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 6, 2024
Swim The Kingdom
Run The Kingdom
Bike The Kingdom
Annual Events
Memphremagog Winter Festival
February 22-26, 2024
In Search of Memphre
Summer-Long 2024
Dandelion Run
May 18, 2024
The Moose
June 8-9, 2024
Harry Corrow Freedom Run
July 4, 2024
Kingdom Swim
July 27, 2024
NEK Swim Week & More
August 3-11, 2024
Fly to Pie Kingdom Marathon
October 5, 2024
Vampire Swim
October 26, 2024
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
Upper Kingdom Event Calendar – all outdoor recreational athletic events, activities & resources
Submit An Event for the Event Calendar
Directions to Newport, Vermont
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.