Lovers Lane

Chester, Vermont. Saturday, August 8, 2026. Lover's Lane — a 6‑hour or 12‑hour fun fest on a 1.8‑mile loop with 280 ft elevation gain per loop (single‑track, double‑track, and jeep trails). This is a fat‑ass‑style event — barebones, bring a food item to share (chips, pickles, soda, salty snacks, etc.). We'll provide Untapped Maple Aid electrolyte drink, snacks, burgers, and dogs (vegetarian options). Swim in the pool, play disc golf, or cheer from the skate park while your runner loops. Benefits Chester Recreation Department and Turning Point Recovery Center of Springfield, VT.

Location — Chester Municipal Pool, Chester, Vermont:

• Chester is a small town in Windsor County, in the Green Mountains of southern Vermont (about 2.5 hours northwest of Boston, 3 hours north of New York City)
• The event starts and ends at the Chester town park (pool area)
• Plenty of parking available

The Course — 1.8‑Mile Loop with Elevation:

• 280 ft elevation gain per loop (approx 155 ft per mile — rolling, not flat)
• Terrain: single‑track, double‑track, and jeep trails
• Fun, runnable, but with enough challenge to keep it interesting
• Partial shade, typical Vermont summer humidity

Fat‑Ass‑Style — Barebones, Bring Food to Share:

• This is a low‑key, community‑oriented event — not a polished commercial race
• We'll provide the basics: Untapped Maple Aid electrolyte drink, snacks, burgers, and hot dogs (vegetarian options available)
• But fat‑ass means: bring a food item to share. Chips, salty snacks, sweet snacks, pickles, soda, juice — anything you'd like to contribute
• If you need something special (gluten‑free, specific brand, etc.), bring it yourself
• We'll help as much as possible, but we won't have everything

Spectator Amenities — Pool, Skate Park, Disc Golf, Tennis, Softball:

• Chester town park has a pool with a lifeguard (weather dependent) — swim while your runner loops
• Skate park, softball fields, tennis courts, walking trails, and an 18‑hole disc golf course
• Families and friends will have plenty to keep them busy
• Humidity on race day is high — swimming is a great way to cool off

What's Included:

• Untapped Maple Aid electrolyte drink (on course)
• Snacks, burgers, and hot dogs (vegetarian options)
• Timing (manual lap counting? chip? not specified — likely manual, fat‑ass style)
• Finisher recognition (no medal guaranteed — this is a low‑key event)
• Medical support? not specified — likely minimal (bring your own first aid)
• Bag drop at start/finish (likely)

What to Bring:

• A food item to share (chips, pickles, soda, salty snacks, etc.)
• Your own hydration system (handheld bottle or pack — aid is basic)
• Personal nutrition if you have specific needs
• Trail running shoes (some rocks and roots)
• Swimsuit and towel (for the pool after your run)
• Change of clothes and sunscreen
• Cash for Turning Point Recovery Center donation (optional but encouraged)

Charity Beneficiaries:

• Chester Recreation Department — supports local parks and programs
• Turning Point Recovery Center of Springfield, VT — provides peer services for substance use disorder (SUD) recovery
• Please consider donating to Turning Point via PayPal (link on event website)

Logistics — No Refunds, Low‑Key, Community Vibe:

• Registration closes Thursday, August 6, 11:59 PM ET
• Bib pickup: race morning at the pool (8:00 AM start — arrive early to sign in)
• No refunds (fat‑ass style)
• No dogs allowed? Not specified — check with race director
• Strollers not recommended on single‑track trails
• Walkers welcome — this is a fun fest, not a competitive race

Past Performances (12‑Hour Men — total miles):

• Elijah Putnam — 55.8 miles (2025) — course record
• Keith Bourassa — 52.5 miles (2023)
• Kevin Ellis — 52.5 miles (2023)

Contact: Astrid Bradish — [email protected].