Covered Bridges Half Marathon Recap

A stunning covered bridge that the course goes through

On Sunday I ran the Covered Bridges Half Marathon in Vermont - one of most difficult races in the country to get into because it fills up in just minutes!

And the race lived up to the billing. It was one one of the most beautiful courses I've ever run, winding through stunning fields, neighborhoods, and down a winding dirt path next to a river. The course is also an overall net loss, so it's not too strenuous either. Since it was a hot day, the shade from the trees was also a welcome sight, so I was able to stay relatively cool on the course.

Fan support was also quite strong, especially for a small town race. There were pockets of crowds that made a lot of noise, especially in Woodstock.

The only negative is that we ran through just one covered bridge. Given the name of the race, I was expected to go through several of them. The Swanzey Half Marathon in New Hampshire.

Overall this race is a must-run for any person within driving distance. And if you aren't, turn it into a vacation. The town of Woodstock is awesome and a great place to spend the weekend. Just strolling through town or going on an easy run is such a nice way to relax and get away from it all.