Vermont · Half Marathon · 5K
Leaf Peepers Half Marathon
Leaf Peepers Half Marathon is a half marathon and 5K event held in Waterbury, Vermont. It was last held on October 4, 2026 and is usually run in October; the next date hasn't been announced yet. About 500 runners take part across all distances.
- Usually held
- October
- Location
- Waterbury, VT
- Field size
- ~500 runners
Race details
- Last held
- October 4, 2026
- Usually held in
- October
- Location
- Waterbury, Vermont
- Distances
- Half Marathon, 5K
- Field size
- About 500 runners
- Course
- Rolling foliage
- Registration
- runreg.com
- Official website
- leafpeepershalfmarathon.org
Registration, course & weather
- Registration status
- Registration status as last checked October 5, 2026: completed
- Start time
- 9:00 AM EDT
- Course profile — Half Marathon
- Out-and-back course; Mostly road, some trail
- Course profile — 5K
- Loop course; Mostly road, some trail
About the Leaf Peepers Half Marathon
A classic autumn half marathon and 5K through Waterbury and Duxbury timed for peak fall foliage. Running since 1984, it is one of Vermont's longest-established road races.
Rankings and notes
- Rankings and awards
- Destination fall foliage road race since 1984; presented by Central Vermont Runners
- Notes
- Large Vermont fall race.
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Leaf Peepers Half Marathon: common questions
- When is the Leaf Peepers Half Marathon?
- The next date hasn't been announced in the listing yet. The race is usually held in October. Check the organiser's website for the official date.
- Where is the Leaf Peepers Half Marathon held?
- In Waterbury, Vermont.
- What distances does the Leaf Peepers Half Marathon offer?
- Half Marathon and 5K.
- How many people run the Leaf Peepers Half Marathon?
- About 500 runners across all of its distances. That figure is an estimate of the field size, not an entry cap.
- How do I register for the Leaf Peepers Half Marathon?
- Registration is handled by the organiser at runreg.com. Entry fees, caps and deadlines are set there.
- Is registration open for the Leaf Peepers Half Marathon?
- Registration status as last checked October 5, 2026: completed.
- What time does the Leaf Peepers Half Marathon start?
- 9:00 AM EDT.
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