heady trotter
4 miler
sunday OCT 19, 2025
10:00 am
The Alchemist is a family run brewery specializing in fresh, unfiltered IPA. John and Jen Kimmich originally opened the cult favorite in 2003 as a 60 seat brew pub in the village of Waterbury.
After eight years of success and growing popularity, the Kimmich's opened the present-day production brewery. The Alchemist currently operates two breweries in Vermont and is recognized for brewing some of the world's best beer.
registration
Your race registration includes:
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4 Mile Race starting and finishing at The Alchemist
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Chip timed, certified course
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Music and Beer Festival from 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
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Heady Topper beer, custom swag and koozie
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Lawn game zone with Cornhole, giant Beer Pong, and Kan Jam
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Food truck festival at the finish line
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10am Race Start Time
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​TEAM PERKs
Sign up with your running club, corporation, or neighborhood! Teams of 10+ runners receive unique Heady Trotter Swag.
Running solo? You can earn Team swag just by donating $25 at checkout to race beneficiary Green Mountain Adaptive Sports.
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HEADY TOPPER beer
AMERICAN DOUBLE IPA - 8%
Over 21 runners enjoy a thirst quenching Alchemist beer at finish. Known across the country for their trendsetting beers, Heady will be your most memorable post-race drink.
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RACE COURSE & packet pickup
Start and finish in front of Alchemist Brewery at 100 Cottage Club Road, Stowe, Vermont 05672
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Early bib pickup & parking
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Friday from 3:00 - 6:00 pm at the Alchemist Brewery.
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Saturday from 11:00 am - 6:00 pm at the Alchemist Brewery.
You will be able to pick up all of your race swag, bibs, sweatshirts, koozies, hats, etc. and buy beer in the retail store.
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The parking lot at the brewery only has about 100 spaces. To avoid frustration we request that you carpool. We also ask that you, if you are able to, you time your visit according to bib number as listed below. We will have parking attendants to ensure a safe and orderly parking lot.
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On Saturday Only, we will have overflow parking at the Stowe Medical Center at 1878 Mountain Rd, Stowe, VT 05672. This lot is right behind the brewery off Mountain Road and has easy access.
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REQUESTED PICKUP SCHEDULE
Runners - the parking lot at the Brewery only has about 100 spaces. So, if everyone comes at once, it will be a frustrating experience. To alleviate that we are requesting that you carpool and come according to the following schedule.
Friday - 3:00-6:00pm
Bibs 1-499 - 3:00pm-4:00pm
Bibs 500-999 -4:00pm - 5:00pm
Bibs 1,000 + - 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Saturday 11:00am-6:00pm
Bibs 1-250 – 11:00 am -12:00 pm
Bibs 251-500 - 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Bibs 501-750 - 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Bibs 751 - 1,000 - 2:00pm-3:00pm
Bibs 1,001-1,250 - 3:00pm-4:00pm
Bibs 1,251-1,499 -4:00pm - 5:00pm
Bibs 1,500 + - 5:00pm - 6:00pm
If you cannot make your recommended time, come when you can. But, if you can, please try. Carpooling will help!
RACE DAY BIB PICKUP & parking
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8:00 - 9:00 am at the brewery with a 10:00 am race time
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There is no race day parking at the brewery.
All Race Day parking is located at 3420 Mountain Road Stowe, Vermont - Topnotch Lower Meadow Field - Directly next to the Pinnacle Snow Sports, and runs along side the Stowe Rec Trail. You can use the trail to get to the start finish, but DO NOT WALK Mountain Road.
We will be operating Big Yellow Shuttle buses on race day until 9:30a and immediately after the race until 2pm
After the race, catch your return trip from the Stowe Medical Center 1878 Mountain Rd - where you got dropped off, across the meadow from the Brewery
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awards
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Given in 5 year increments beginning with under ten years, up to 80+. Overall 1st, 2nd, 3rd place awarded to men and women.
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