16th Annual Trapp Cabin Trail Races
5km, 10km and half marathon
Sunday, Sept 20, 2026
The Trapp Cabin Trail Races are held annually at the beautiful von Trapp Family Outdoor Center in Stowe, VT. This perennial favorite is a great opportunity to try out trail running, to look for your personal best, or put the pedal down and go for the gold. These trails are not usually open to the public which makes this races even more special. It is also an important fundraiser for our non-profit organization.
Race Description
All races start at 9am. Racers follow Sugar Road and proceed onto Russel Knoll Track. The 10km runners continue on Chris’s Run to the Cabin, following the single-tracks Growler, Tapline, and Lodge Spur to the finish. Half marathoners repeat the 10km loop. The 5km runners divert onto Old County Road joining Tapline and Lodge Spur to the finish.
The half-marathon is by far our most popular race and attracts over 150 racers from all over New England. The course does a double-loop of the 10.5km and offers runners a perfect opportunity to train for the upcoming Trapp Mountain Marathon. These beautiful trails are not accessible to the general public so this is a special opportunity to run in a unique location.
NEW this year! Early bib pick and late registration will be available on Saturday, September 19th, 3-5pm at the Yurt at the Trapp Outdoor center.
Race morning, Sept 20th:
- 7:30 am bib pickup opens.
- 9:00 am ALL races start.
- Walkers for the 5km are welcome.
- Medal ceremony will take place as soon as possible after the races.
Race Registration
Registration is open now through Saturday, September 19 at 5pm ET. All are encouraged to pre-register in advance. Prices increase the day before the race (aka Day-before Race Registration).
- Youth Racer (under 18 years old): $30 (thru 9/18/26); $50 Day-before Race Registration (on 9/19/26)
- Adult Registration: $60 (thru 9/18/26); $90 Day-before Race Registration (on 9/19/26)
Additional Information
We are using Run the Day for registration and timing. There will be “Day-before Race Registration” available, with a price increase. For Day-before Race Registration, Youth Registration increases to $50; Adult Registration goes up to $90. We suggest you pre-register to save time and money. Pick up your bib and sign the release form at least 30 minutes before the start of the race — and hopefully 3-5 days before.
Medal presentations for the top female and male runners for each distance will follow each race. Top three finishers in each category will be awarded a pair of Darn Tough socks. All participants will receive a participation medal, and free refreshments and snacks. Restrooms in the Outdoor Center available to race participants.
Not too experienced in trail runs? Look into Toga, a run coaching app that builds you a personalized training plan from the mile to the marathon with strength, prehab, and injury prevention built in. You can download Toga Run Coach from the iOS App Store for free here. Promo code: TRAPP.
Volunteer
Can’t run but want to get involved? We need volunteers at registration and on course. Contact us at info@greenmtnadaptive.org. Thank you!
