135 Cate Farm Rd
Plainfield, VT 05667
This event has been canceled because of recent flooding. Cate Farm is working on fixing farm roads impacted by the rains.
The 3rd annual Tomato Trot 5K is a scenic trail run/walk through farm fields and on woods roads, around the borders of Cate Farm. The first kilometer snakes along the Winooski River and is relatively flat; the rest of the run is over small rolling hills. Each runner will receive a pound of Cate Farm tomatoes upon finishing the 5K.
Tomato Trot 5K registration fee is just $10 before August 1st, $15 after August 1st. All runners/walkers are encouraged to pre-register online. 5K race is Rain or Shine. Sorry, no dogs or refunds. Runners/walkers under age 18 must have a parent or guardian register for them.
For a trail map with elevation, click HERE.
They strive to make this a zero waste event. Please bring your own container for water. Carpooling encouraged. And stay for the Farm Social at 5pm!
August 10, 2024 Schedule of Event:
3-3:45pm Check in, get number/pinnie
3:45pm Final announcements: Course description, other details
4pm 5k Race starts
4:30-5pm Pick up tomatoes, and relax!
5pm Light snacks and refreshments
Cate Farm has been been growing organic plants and produce for central VT for 42 years! We are family owned and operated, and grow everything we sell from seed here in East Montpelier, VT. Cate Farm’s mission is simple: To grow the highest quality plants and produce for our community, at a price that is fair to both customers and farmers alike.
VT Act 31 is an agritourism law that states:
WARNING: Under Vermont law, an agritourism host is not liable for the injury or death of a participant in an agritourism activity resulting from the inherent risk of the agritourism activity. Inherent risks include the risk of animals, weather, land conditions, and the potential for you as a participant to act in a negligent way that may contribute to your own injury or death. You are assuming the risk of participating in this agritourism activity.
By registering for the 5K Race, you agree you have read and understand VT Act 31 printed above.
