Plenty of exciting events are happening in New England during the summer months. For example, there are some fun marathons for those avid marathon runners. It’s a great way to see The Upper Valley, meet the locals, and exercise. You’ll be set up perfectly to take on all these marathons and more in New England when you book directly with The Norwich Inn. Here are some upcoming marathons in New England.
- Race Around the Lake (May 21): This is a 5K and 10K. This marathon takes place in Silver Lake State Park. After the race, participants are invited to lunch, live music, and an awards ceremony along the lakefront.
- Skip Matthews Memorial Run (June 18): The Skip Matthews Memorial Run is four miles long and takes place at Colburn Park, Lebanon, NH. Following the race can chow down on BBQ hosted by Salt Hill Pub.
- Shaker 7 Road Race & Walk (June 25): The seven-mile race begins and ends in Shaker Recreation Park in Enfield, NH. You will pass Mascoma Lake, the Rail Trail, the Shaker Bridge, and more on the race path.
- Hurricane Hill Trail Run (July 22): The Hurricane Hill Trail Run is a 5K and 10K marathon in Hartford, VT. There are various elevation changes, logging roads, wide-packed trails, and single tracks.
- The Sprouty (Sept. 9): The 5K walk and 10K run occur near the White River in Sharon, VT. Free lettuce plants from Dandelion Acres are available to all participants.
Ready, Set, Go!
You are bound to make new friends and have a good time when you take part in any of these marathons in New England. You can rest well at The Norwich Inn when you finish your marathon. Take some time to read more about The Norwich Inn in our travel guide. We’ve been in the area for a while. The Norwich Inn’s history dates to 1797, located near Dartmouth College. When you stay with us, we guarantee you will have plenty of things to do and see. Call us today at 802-649-1143 to learn more about our Inn (or check availability online).