4th Annual Lavender 5K at Lavender Essentials of Vermont | Open Farm Week 2023

Imagine running a 5K that begins and ends at a lavender farm!?  Imagine indulging in Gourmet Mac & Cheese after!?  Join us for the 4th Annual Lavender 5k, and 2nd Annual Mac & Cheese Fest!

 Nestled in the Northeast Kingdom of Vermont is a beautiful farm that boasts of lavender, sunflowers, vegetables, herbs and much more! The views from the farm are nearly 360 degrees and are absolutely amazing.

This is a family event, all ages are welcome, walkers and runners. Runners and Walkers over 80 or under 10, enter for free! The course is located at the tip of Vermont, along the Canadian border on family farmland. This course includes rolling hills, fields, dirt roads, and a little bit of tarmac. We have been told by some past participants that this is a challenging course!

$1.00 of every entrance fee will be donated to the Halo Foundation. The Halo Foundation is a local charity that helps local families who are battling cancer. 

Snacks and water provided for participants. The Mac & Cheese Fest is at 12:00pm for $15.00, is the lunch that will be available. Come see some other local vendors after the race as well. (NO dogs please, we are a culinary farm).

Finisher prizes, swag bags and door prizes

All participants receive a medal

Race start at 10:00am

Rain or Shine - there is no rain date

$30 per person,

$15.00 kids under 17

over 80 yrs or under 10yrs old, FREE!

Register on RunReg.com
Online registration closes August 4th. Race Day registration is $40.00. Please arrive a half hour early, to allow for parking, lines, and registration.

We are looking for volunteers to help out on the course, and during admissions. Volunteers receive swag bags, snacks, and lots of Thank You’s!

After the race, walk the Russian Sage labyrinth, stroll around the lavender farm, check out the vegetables and herbs growing, walk the nature trails, bird watch, play games, rent the Human Soccer Balls to bounce your opponent, pick some flowers, find the Geocache, check out the Birch Tree Circle, read the Informational Placards, and be sure to stop by the Gift Shop for all Wonderful Lavender Specialties. There is lots to see and do after the Race, so plan to stay awhile. This is a Gorgeous Farm and Course, be sure to bring a Camera!

Pierre and Michele Capron and started the lavender farm in the spring of 2017. Both Michele and Pierre grew up on dairy farms in the Northeast Kingdom of Vermont, and are proud to be the next generation of farmers, working the same land as Michele’s grandparents once did. We are a multi-generational farm family, hoping to develop a successful business that can one day be passed onto our children. We have English lavenders, Munstead and English. We also have Chamomile, Mints, Sunflowers, Veggies, Herbs and more, available for you-pick. We proudly rely on a 140ft Bergey wind turbine to generate electricity and reduce our carbon foot print. A natural spring-fed pond sits next to the lavender field and aids in our crop irrigation. Our farm has amazing views for miles around of both the US as well as Canada. It is a beautiful and peaceful place to visit, helping to relax the souls and bring wellness of all who visit. We are excited to offer a new creative destination through eco-tourism as well as a line of aromatherapy products made from our home grown and produced essential oils. We have a beautiful farm, perfect for your Destination Wedding!