Vermont · Trail race (2-4 days)
Killington Stage Race
Killington Stage Race is a Trail race (2-4 days) event held in Killington, Vermont. It is usually held in May; the exact date hasn't been confirmed in the listing yet. About 500 runners take part across all distances.
- Usually held
- May
- Location
- Killington, VT
- Field size
- ~500 runners
Race details
- Usually held in
- May (date not confirmed)
- Location
- Killington, Vermont
- Distances
- Trail race (2-4 days)
- Field size
- About 500 runners
- Course
- Mountainous
- Registration
- bikereg.com
- Official website
- killingtonstagerace.com
About the Killington Stage Race
A storied multi-day road cycling stage race over Memorial Day weekend featuring brutal climbs and fast descents around Killington Mountain. Note: organizers paused the event for 2026 while seeking sponsorship; the typical date is the Memorial Day weekend.
Rankings and notes
- Rankings and awards
- Known as the 'Beast of the East' for its grueling mountain climbs; one of New England's longest-running stage races (since 1987)
- Notes
- Multi-day trail race
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Killington Stage Race: common questions
- When is the Killington Stage Race?
- The next date hasn't been announced in the listing yet. The race is usually held in May. Check the organiser's website for the official date.
- Where is the Killington Stage Race held?
- In Killington, Vermont.
- What distances does the Killington Stage Race offer?
- Trail race (2-4 days).
- How many people run the Killington Stage Race?
- About 500 runners across all of its distances. That figure is an estimate of the field size, not an entry cap.
- How do I register for the Killington Stage Race?
- Registration is handled by the organiser at bikereg.com. Entry fees, caps and deadlines are set there.
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