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Cranksgiving
Giving Thanks on Two Wheels
By Riley Momenee
It’s almost time for Cranksgiving: a food drive with a twist! It’s an alleycat style ride with the goal of bringing people together and supporting those experiencing food insecurity. The idea for Cranksgiving originated in 1999 in NYC and has steadily grown in popularity ever since, peaking in 2019 with 112 simultaneous events. Anyone with a bike, bags, and a few spare dollars can participate (and some locations, like the one in White River Junction, even have bikes they can loan you!). Hop on a bike to collect needed items at nearby stores, either racing your friends or taking your time to gather a huge donation! In many cases, there are awards for the speediest biker, the heaviest load, and the last one back. There is also usually food, snacks, beverages, and a sweet hang after the ride. Here are three Cranksgiving events in Vermont that you can take part in this year:
Upper Valley Haven, White River Junction, VT.
November 14, 10am. Same-day registration is allowed, or you can pre-register. This year there's a new ~40M route as well as a shorter route to choose from...
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“With the new day comes new strength and new thoughts.”
― Eleanor Roosevelt
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Saturday, November 7
14th Revolutionary Run 5K. 10am. Celebrate “America’s Turning Point.” Walkers welcome. Post-race celebration. FC4 Events race. Fort Hardy Park, Schuylerville, NY. runsignup.com.
9th UCS Superhero 5K and Kids' Dash. 9am. A fun, family event benefiting Chickens for Change. Bennington Recreation Center, Bennington, VT. ucsvt.org.
Steps for Strength. 1pm. 5k run/walk to benefit the National Eating Disorders Association. Vermont State Capitol, Montpelier, VT. runsignup.com.
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Sunday, November 8
Bethlehem Cup CX Races. 1,2 laps. 50-30min. 9:30am. CBRC CX Series. Elm Avenue Town Park, Delmar, NY. bikereg.com.
50th MVP Health Care Stockade-athon 15K. 8:30am. Beautiful, historic course thru Stockade district, Central Park, and Vale Cemetery. Kids 0.5M run: 10:45am. USATF Adirondack GP Race. Hudson Mohawk Road Runners Club event. State Street, Schenectady, NY. stockadeathon.com.
The Dirt. 10am. 19M and 31M rides, no podium, no timing, just riding a bike (with food to follow). End of season ride supporting the Vermont Food Bank. Bicycle Express, Waterbury, VT. bikereg.com.
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Saturday, November 14
47th Annual Waitsfield Elementary Ski & Skate Sale. 9am-4pm. Find unbeatable prices on new & gently used alpine, snowboard, nordic, backcountry gear, ice skates, outerwear & accessories. Community members invited to consign new/gently used winter equipment/apparel. Waitsfield Elem. School, Waitsfield, VT. waitsfieldpta.org.
Cranksgiving. 10:30am. Annual "race" to donate food to Feeding Champlain Valley. See how many pounds of food you can ride with. Get a list of groceries and checkpoints and get riding! Free registration, prizes for heaviest load, best costume and more. Old Spokes Home, Burlington, VT. oldspokeshome.com.
2nd Annual Upper Valley Cranksgiving. 10am. A food drive on two wheels: part bike ride, part food drive, part scavenger hunt. White River Junction. cranksgiving.org.
Girls on the Run 5K Run/Walk. 10am. A fun celebratory 5K where first-timers, friends/family, and seasoned pros are all welcome to challenge yourself and support a worthy cause. All proceeds benefit Girls on the Run Capital Region’s scholarship program. Jennings Landing, Albany, NY. gotrcr.org.
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Sunday, November 15
Upstate Classic Half Marathon & 5K. 13.1M: 9am. 5K: 9:10am. Scenic courses below Helderberg Escarpment around rural Guilderland. Also, 1M & 0.5M Kids Races (ages 12-under): 8:30am. An ARE Event Productions event. Altamont Fairgrounds, Altamont, NY. upstateclassic.com.
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Saturday, November 21
Mount Ascutney Vertical Backyard. 9am. A "Last Person Standing" event. Each hour participants will ascend (and descend) 1209 vertical feet via one of two routes. The race ends when there is only one person left. Ascutney Outdoors, Brownsville, VT. ultrasignup.com.
Westford Turkey Trot - Run for the Rink. 10am. Scenic race to support children & families of Westford. This year’s race will help to purchase a new community ice rink! 3K, 10K & Tot Trot. Westford Elementary School, Westford, VT. runreg.com.
Burrows Sports Cranksgiving. Time TBD. Ride your bike, raise money & collect food for the First Congregational Church. West Brattleboro. burrowssports.com.
Loaded Turkey Rail Jam. 9am. Frozen turkey for 1st place & all the fixings for 2nd & 3rd. Killington Resort, Killington. killington.com.
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Saturday-Sunday, November 21-22
Wilderness First Aid. 16 hour, hands-on course to prepare for backcountry medical emergencies. Focus on prevention, recognition & treatment. Green Mtn Club, Waterbury Center, VT. greenmountainclub.org.
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Thursday, November 26
31st Running of the Turkeys. 5K family-friendly road race & walk: 9am. 1K Kids Fun Run: 8:45am. Traditional Thanksgiving run/walk. Scenic course, a few hills, and a friendly spirit. Turkey bling to the first 200. Family discount. Kids run: $1. Fisher Elementary School, Arlington, VT. runsignup.com.
50th GMAA Turkey Trot 5K Food Drive. 5K run/walk on the UVM women’s XC course: 10am. Suggested donation of $5/person or $10/family to benefit Feeding Chittenden, and/or bring a food donation. Also, free 1/4-Mile Kids Race: 9:45am. Gutterson Field House, Burlington, VT. gmaa.run.
Castleton Turkey Trot. 8am. A family-friendly 5K through historic Main Street & scenic D&H Rail Trail. Castleton. ultrasignup.com.
15th Annual Killington Turkey Trot. 9:30am. 5K race & festivities benefiting Killington Search & Rescue. Pickle Barrel, Killington. killington.com.
Jeff RUN sonville Turkey Trot. 8am. 5K and 2K on the beautiful Cambridge Greenway Trail. Jeffersonville, VT. trifind.com.
Gobble Gobble Wobble 5K. 9am. Trot through the village w/ Stratton's scenic backdrops during this annual family-friendly Thanksgiving race. Award for best costume! Stratton Village, VT. stratton.com.
Zack’s Place Turkey Trot. 10am. A joyful start to Thanksgiving & fundraiser for the programs at Zack’s Place. Live music & warm drinks. Woodstock Elementary School, Woodstock, VT. runsignup.com.
79th Pioneer Troy Turkey Trot. 10K: 8am. Grade School Mile: 9:30am. Troy Mile Walk: 9:35am. 5K: 10am. Costume contest. Troy Atrium, Troy, NY. pioneertroyturkeytrot.com.
45th Ellis Medicine Cardiac Classic. 5K Road Race: 9am. 2M Wellness Walk: 8am. 1M Kids Fun Run (free): 10am. Virtual 5K option. Central Park, Schenectady, NY. cardiacclassic.org.
25th Christopher Dailey 5K Turkey Trot. 8:30am. 5K Run/Walk. Family discount rate. Virtual option. Saratoga Hilton, Saratoga Springs, NY. christopherdaileyfoundation.com.
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Friday-Sunday, Nov. 27-29
Audi FIS Ski World Cup: Stifel Killington Cup. Fastest female skiers in the world compete in slalom and giant slalom. Fans can enjoy lots of festivities. Superstar Trail at Killington, Killington, VT. killington.com.
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Thursday, December 3
Smugglers’ Notch Women’s Night. 5-7pm. An evening all about community, connection & carving out time for yourself. Win raffle prizes (grand prize: Women’s Program Registration & Bash Badge), learn about Smuggs’ Women’s Program & more. Burton Flagship Store, Burlington. smuggs.com.
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Saturday, December 5
Reindeer 5K Run/Walk. 9:30am. Reindeer race shirts: register by 11/17 for size guarantee. Discounted youth registration. An Adirondack Runners event. Benefits Wait House. SUNY Adirondack, Queensbury, NY. zippyreg.com.
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Friday-Sunday, Dec. 11-13
Smugglers’ Notch: Weekend Warrior. Kick off winter, skiing and riding, and eat really well. Celebrating 70 years of Smuggs – special anniversary edition! Questions: groups@smuggs.com. Smugglers’ Notch Resort, Jeffersonville. smuggs.com.
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Sunday, December 13
RunVermont Freezy Cheeks 5K Series: First Frost. Open start: 11am-12pm. Embrace winter racing & stay on the move! Registration is open and includes a beverage. Discounts for registering with a buddy or for the entire four-race series (plus, get the 2027 Freezy Cheeks buff). Prizes for series winners and raffles from VT Brewers Assn. New location: American Flatbread, Stowe. runvermont.org.
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Ongoing
DAILY GMAA Group Runs. Check website for details. gmaa.run.
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