The Automaster Shelburne Half Marathon & 5k/10k

The Automaster Shelburne Half Marathon & 5K/10K takes place in Shelburne, Vermont, in early May, with all courses starting and finishing at the Shelburne Field House. The half marathon (13.1 miles) is a loop that mixes dirt paths and back roads, passing Shelburne Farms with views of Lake Champlain and the Adirondacks. The 5K and 10K are out-and-back routes.

The half marathon starts at 8:00 a.m., and the 10K and 5K both go at 9:00. The 5K is mostly flat, while the 10K includes a few hills. Early May in Vermont can mean cool air and soft ground on unpaved sections, so shoes with decent grip and a layer for the start line are sensible choices.