The Black Fly Trail Run

The Black Fly Trail Run

Saturday, May 30, 2026

856 Hinton Hill rd Westmore, VT

Join us for the fifth annual Black Fly Run & Ride at this stunning location! Whether you’re a seasoned runner or tackling your first race, we’ve got a distance that will challenge and inspire you. Like last year, we’re introducing a 10-mile option for those wanting a bit more than a 5k, giving you the ultimate NEK spring-time experience. When you cross that finish line, you’ll be greeted with cheers and a supportive, inclusive atmosphere. After you’ve refueled with some tasty food, relax and unwind with live music, and enjoy the chance to connect with friends—old and new!

What to Expect

• Inclusive environment
• Unmatched terrain & private trails
• Picturesque farmscape
• Incredible NEK wedding venue
• Vermont-style post-race meal
• Local vendors
• After party barn dance.

Course Descriptions

Half Marathon (13ish miles) - Approximately 3,300' of vert. Expect mixed terrain consisting of dirt roads and private trails over two mountain summits on what we think is the best course in Vermont! The half marathon is not a PR course - It's climby and variable depending on the weather & winter snow melt.

10 Miler - This run is about half and half dirt road to trail, with maybe a little more trail than road. It climbs up Goodwin Mtn for a solid elevation gain of about 1,200 ft. The trails are some double track ATV trails and some closer to single track that we made a couple of years ago. Again this is not a PR course you will encounter uneven terrain, mud and solid elevation gain.

5k - Half dirt road & half trails on state land. This course starts off with a solid climb and ends with an epic view!

Post-Run Party!

Registered participants get:

• Food (locally sourced farm to table)
• Red Barn Brewing beer (or non alcoholic options)

Later that evening we will re-energize you with a proper barn dance! We will have a local band “Extra medium” playing in the beautiful rustic Barn which is part of this incredible venue!