Goshen Gallop
Jul 13, 2024 at 4:00 PM
Goshen Gallop
Goshen VT, 05733
United States
Type: Trail
Starting Elevation: 1200
High Point: 2800
Percent of the course on un-paved trails: 90%
First Year of the Event: 1978
Description:
The Goshen Gallop originated in 1978 from the idea that Blueberry Hill Inn ought to host an event in the summer to match our annual winter event, the American Ski Marathon. In the early years the race took the runners through the roads of Goshen only, incorporating the ever famous and very steep Carlisle Hill known as “Goshen Heartbreak Hill”. Sometime in the early 80’s it was decided to make the Goshen Gallop a trail race, using the Blueberry Hill cross country ski trails and a few of Goshen’s rugged gravel roads. The course remains the same to this day, and has challenged and rewarded generations of runners from New England and beyond; due to its elevation profile and defensive running on tough terrain it was coined as the “toughest 10.2K in New England”.
Over the years the Goshen Gallop has been held through every variety of weather elements–from the “mud run” in the 90’s, to high humidity, threatening thunderstorms, to low humidity and dust. Always held the 3rd Saturday of July, the Goshen Gallop is decidedly the event of the summer. For 30 years the philosophy of the Goshen Gallop has been to stress the fun of the event by including great music, fantastic food and celebrated friendships.
Now in its 41st year, the Goshen Gallop course still takes the runner on those same gravel roads and cross country trails through the Moosalamoo National Recreation Area of the Green Mountain National Forest with fabulous views from the South end of Hogback – rated as one of the best views in Vermont.
By participating in the Goshen Gallop you’re contributing to a great cause – the maintenance and development of the trails and bridge you run on during the race. All proceeds go to the Blueberry Hill Outdoor Center, a registered non-profit.
Map
Past Event Dates
Held on Jul 13, 2024
Held on Jul 15, 2023
Held on Jul 16, 2022
Held on Jul 17, 2021
Held on Jul 18, 2020
Held on Jul 20, 2019
Held on Jul 21, 2018
Held on Jul 15, 2017
Held on Jul 16, 2016
Held on Jul 18, 2015
Held on Jul 19, 2014
Held on Jul 20, 2013
Held on Jul 21, 2012
Held on Jul 17, 2010
Held on Jul 18, 2009
Held on Jul 19, 2008
Event Results
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