Batten Kill Valley Runners
Serving southern Vermont, the Batten Kill area, and beyond.
ZEM BENN
44th Zemianek Bennington Road Race, Sunday, May 4, 2025
Gorgeous day for enthusiastic runners and walkers. Thank you for your support. Hope to see you in 2024!
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.
LOCATION: Park McCullough House, 1 Park Street, North Bennington, VT 05257
COURSE: The certified 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: Maple syrup to the top three overall male and female finishers of each distance as well
Maple syrup to the top 3 walkers.
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.
STUFF: T-shirts guaranteed for those registered by April 16
ENTRY FEES: $5 discount for pre-registration by April 27, 2025. All fees are non-refundable.
Mail registration available.
Race day registration: 7:00 - 8:30 am, CASH, CHECK or PAY ON LINE.
Pay on line available Saturday, 5/3/25 or Sunday pre-race, 5/4/25:
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 - $30 before April 27 and BKVR member, $35 after April 27
10 k - $35 before April 27 and BKVR member, $40 after April 27
WALKER: 3.8 mile - $30 before April 27 and BKVR member, $35 after April 27
**Family of 4 $100, $20 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 8:45 am
ROAD RACE (both distances) at 9:00 am
