Northern Border Running Club

06/01/2026

Our 1st 5k of the Run The North series kicks off this Friday June 5 at the Newport end of the Bike Path! A flat, fast 5k course for all abilities, the bike path is a true NEK gem! If you have never attended a Run The North event, we offer local 5ks each Friday night in June. Each 5k is set on a different course, and we see walkers and runners of all abilities attend. We hope to see you there!

𝗛𝗲𝗿𝗲 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗮 𝗳𝗲𝘄 𝗶𝗺𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗮𝗻𝘁 𝗻𝗼𝘁𝗲𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗳𝗮𝗺𝗶𝗹𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗶𝗻𝗱𝗶𝘃𝗶𝗱𝘂𝗮𝗹𝘀 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗼 𝗽𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗽𝗮𝘁𝗲:
𝙍𝙖𝙘𝙚 𝘿𝙖𝙮: The 5k will start at 6:30 pm, and is an out-and-back course from the Newport end of the bike path. Parking is available on the left of Lakemont Road near the start. There is no bathroom at the start location, but there is a bathroom at the hospital and a port-o-potty at Bluffside Farm.
𝙋𝙧𝙚-𝙍𝙖𝙘𝙚: For check in, please arrive between 5:45 - 6:15 to pick up your bib. The race is FREE, and we’ll have an optional donation for those looking to support our running club and these events. Costs continue to rise for the club, so we appreciate donations if you feel inclined!
𝘾𝙤𝙪𝙧𝙨𝙚 𝙈𝙖𝙥: https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/6112320343
𝙒𝙚𝙖𝙩𝙝𝙚𝙧: The race will go off rain or shine, unless there are thunderstorms in the area. Keep an eye on the forecast, and in the event of questionable weather, please check our page at 4:30 Friday (2 hours before the race) for updates.

05/29/2026

Our 2026 Run The North shirts will celebrate the fun and spirit of the 5k series with a traditional tie-dye look and throw-back styling! Shirts are available to order on our website for $22/each with multiple youth and adult sizes available: www.nbrcvt.com (click the 'more' dropdown to get to the product page).

Ordering will close on June 12 and shirts will be available at the final 5k or for pickup in Newport the last week of June.

05/22/2026

Northern Border Running Club, with support from The NCSU Community Schools, is excited to bring our Run The North 5k Series back to the NEK starting Friday June 5. The locations have been decided, and we've got a fantastic mix of new rural courses and classic favorites. Race logistics will be shared each week before the run, but see the photo for locations!

Run The North races are FREE to the community but we accept and appreciate weekly donations at check-in to cover race costs.

Race check-in begins at 5:45 pm with each race starting at 6:30 sharp! Please sign up for any races through our website or this link in advance of the 1st 5k, and remember that by signing up for the races you are not obligated to run/walk all of the 5ks. https://forms.gle/tjonJEejH74HUMiH8

05/01/2026

2026 RUN THE NORTH 5k SERIES COMING SOON!

09/16/2025

Upcoming local race alert! The Great Pumpkin Pi Run/Walk in Jay, on October 4! Check out the flyer, or reach out to the organizers for more info!

07/29/2025

The track workshop has been rescheduled for Tuesday July 29th from 4:30 - 6:30.
Do you have kids who are interested in learning more about track & field? How about having them participate in a workshop hosted by Siskin/Coutts and led by Sabine Brueck (the Montana State-bound owner of 20 state track and field championships) and other NCU Varsity Track athletes?! These athletes will be facilitating a FREE beginner track instruction on Tuesday July 29th from 4:30-6:30 pm at the NCU Track. The workshop is open to kids entering grades 2-8! No signup required, just drop in to attend!

07/14/2025

The Track and Field Workshop led by Sabine Brueck and NCU Athletes is being postponed due to heat and chance of storms. We will send out an updated date as soon as possible.

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07/10/2025

Do you have kids who are interested in learning more about track & field? How about having them participate in a workshop led by Sabine Brueck (the Montana State-bound owner of 20 state track and field championships) and other NCU Varsity Track athletes?! These athletes will be facilitating a FREE beginner track instruction on July 15 from 5-6:30 pm at the NCU Track. The workshop is open to kids entering grades 2-8! No signup required, just drop in to attend!

07/09/2025

RACE ALERT: The 14th Annual Caspian Challenge Road Race is scheduled for Sunday, July 27, 2025 at the Ballfield in Greensboro, the corner of Lake Shore Road and Breezy Avenue. The race consists of the classic 6.8 mile loop around Caspian Lake and an out and back 5K Walk/Race. Please see the website for more information and to register.

The Caspian Challenge: Sunday, July 27, 2025 at 8:30 a.m. REGISTRATION ONLINE STARTING MAY 1 ($15) DAY OF RACE REGISTRATION $20 (CASH ONLY)   The 14th Annual Caspian Challenge Road Race is scheduled for Sunday, July 27, 2025 at the Ballfield in Greensboro, the corner of Lake Shore Road and Breezy A...