Granite City 5k

Granite City 5k is held in Barre, Vermont, on November 7, 2026, with a single 5K (3.1 miles) starting at 9 a.m. The run and walk honors the service of members of the armed forces and raises awareness of the challenges veterans face, and it is organized in collaboration with the Sons of the American Legion Squadron #10 and Barre Elks Lodge #1535.

November in Vermont means dressing for the start rather than the finish: a throwaway layer you can hand off, gloves you will not miss, and a warm change of clothes waiting for you afterward. The distance welcomes runners and walkers alike, and a month of easy running three times a week is enough preparation. If you plan to race it, extend your warm-up in cold air, because muscles take longer to come around.