TAM Trek
About this race
The TAM Trek is a trail race and fun run to raise money for the Trail Around Middlebury (TAM) in Middlebury, VT. This trail is a19-mile long footpath, encircling the village of Middlebury and linking several hundred acres of town land, conserved properties, schools, and other local landmarks. All distances start and finish at Wright Park in Middlebury, Vermont.
The 19 mile race course travels the entire TAM through the towns of Middlebury, Cornwall, New Haven, and Weybridge, VT. The trail is scenic, rolling, and includes incredible views of the Green Mountains to the east and the Adirondacks to the west. 19-mile race departs at 7:30 AM.
The 10K course is entirely on single-track trail through Wright Park and the Otter Creek Gorge Loop (trail maps available at www.maltvt.org), with around 400 feet of elevation gain and several fairly technical sections. 10k race departs at 9 AM.
The 5K course is a challenging combination of wide and single track trail. It takes place entirely in Wright Park, looping from the southern entrance to Belden Falls and back. 5k race departs at 9:15 AM.
The 2 mile fun run is family-friendly and includes walkers and runners alike. The course follows Otter Creek and is entirely on trail. It highlights the best parts of Wright Park and is popular for families with young children and those who enjoy walking. We welcome dogs on leash! YOUTH AGES 12 AND UNDER ARE FREE. Fun run departs at 9:30 AM.
GPS link to race start/finish.
Course map
Day of registration is available beginning 45 minutes before each race start. Please bring a check or exact change for the quickest experience!
Day of pricing is $70 for 19-mile, $55 for 10k, $40 for 5k and $25 for fun run. Free for kids 12 and under!
Pick your distance
Trail running
TAM Trek 19 Mile
This is the whole Trail Around Middlebury loop.
TAM Trek 10K
This is a 10K loop through Wright Park and Otter Creek Gorge Preserve.
5K
A 10K loop through Wright Park.
Running
TAM Trek 2 Mile Fun Run (over 13 years old)
This is a 2 mile fun run in through Wright Park.
TAM Trek 2 Mile Fun Run (12 years and under)
This is a 2 mile fun run in through Wright Park.
Typical race-day weather
Based on 10 years of Open-Meteo archive data for this event's race dates in Middlebury, plus the 3 days either side.
The sun rises at 6:37 AM and sets at 6:54 PM local time (EDT) in Middlebury on September 20, 2026 — 12h 16m of daylight.
Course
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Where this page comes from. Race details were last updated on . We re-check listings regularly and again in the week before race day.
- Entries, prices, waves and inclusions — the event's official registration page
- Temperature and humidity — Copernicus ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0)
- Elevation and terrain relief — Copernicus DEM GLO-90, ESA (CC BY 4.0)
- Comparisons and counts — Race Discovery calendar, 5 Middlebury events
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