ZEM BENN

46th Zemianek Bennington Road Race, Sunday, May 3, 2026

RACE RESULTS 2025

This traditional Spring run in beautiful North Bennington, Vermont has returned. Two distances from which to choose, 3.8 mile and 10k.

You will enjoy the course and the friendly competition. Proceeds support the Steve Zemianek MAU Scholarship, BKVR Scholarships and Park McCullough House.

IN SUPPORT OF OUR LOCAL FOOD BANKS: Non-perishable food items will be collected on race day to distribute to the Bennington area food banks. We thank you in advance for any food donations you may bring.

LOCATION: Park McCullough House, 1 Park Street, North Bennington, VT 05257

COURSE: The 10K course will run through scenic rural countryside, along the Walloomsac River, and through a covered bridge (twice)! The 3.8-mile course is a loop on quiet country roads with rolling hills.

AWARDS: Prizes to the top three overall male and female finishers of each distance as well

Prize for the top walker.

Zem special remembrance for:

Top 3 male and female from 12 and under in 10-year age groups at 3.8 mile,

Top 3 male and female from 19 and under in 10-year age groups at10 k.

Raffle prizes during Awards ceremony. Must be present to win.

STUFF: T-shirts guaranteed for those registered by April 16. BKVR Zem Benn visors for entrants on race day on a first come basis.

ENTRY FEES: $5 discount for pre-registration by April 26. All fees are non-refundable.

ONLINE REGISTRATION (from February 1 - April 30)

Mail registration available.

Race day registration: 7:00 - 8:30 am, CASH, CHECK or

PAY ON LINE (service charge included).

Pay on line available Friday, 5/1/26 through Sunday pre-race, 5/3/26:

bring proof of payment (print or photo on phone) with a COMPLETED PAPER

REGISTRATION form, bring both to the registration table to obtain your bib.

For more information E-mail battenkillrunners@gmail.com

RUNNER: 3.8 mile - $35 before April 26, $40 after April 26

10 k - $40 before April 26, $45 after April 26

WALKER: 3.8 mile - $35 before April 26, $40 after April 26

**BKVR members $5 discount at any time.

**Family of 4 $115, $25 for each additional family member.

E-mail battenkillrunners@gmail.com for family registration.

Dogs, strollers, and headphones are strongly discouraged due to insurance restrictions from RRCA. If you insist upon running with a stroller, you will need to start at the back of the group. If you insist on running with your dog, 4 foot leash (strictly enforced, no refunds) and 2-minute delay from the rest of the runners.

KIDS FUN RUN - $1

START TIME

KIDS RUN at 8:30 am

ROAD RACE (both distances) at 9:00 am