34th CBHM Race (Covered Bridges Half Marathon)
Date: Sunday, June 7, 2026
Race Start: 8:15 a.m.
Parking Information
Race parking opens: 5:30 a.m. Parking closes: 6:45 a.m.
Parking + bus logistics (important)
Parking is at:
- Dewey Mills Rd, Quechee, VT
Key times:
- First bus: 5:45 AM
- You must be parked by 6:30 AM (strongly recommended buffer)
- Absolute cutoff: 6:45 AM parked or you risk missing the last bus
- Last bus leaves: 7:00 AM (and it WILL fill up)
Rules:
- Runners only on buses
- If the main lot fills, you may be sent to satellite parking
- Volunteers will direct you
Big takeaway
Because of both:
- bridge construction traffic on Quechee Gorge Bridge
- and strict parking/bus timing
You really want to plan for:
- arriving early enough to be parked well before 6:30 AM
- not cutting it close to the 6:45 cutoff
- not relying on the last bus
More info about Runner Parking
Traffic advisory for the area around Quechee Gorge Bridge on US Route 4.
In plain terms: construction there will slow everything down, so you should expect stop-and-go traffic and likely delays during your race window.
What that means for you:
- Plan to leave earlier than usual (give yourself a bigger buffer than you think you need).
- Don’t rely on a steady travel time — it may fluctuate a lot depending on the work zone.
- Expect congestion both approaching and leaving the bridge area.
- If this is a timed race arrival, aim to be “early early,” not just “on time.”
Race timing rules
- 3-hour time limit
- Official results only guaranteed up to 3:00 gun time
- If you’re slower than that:
- Course support (volunteers, traffic control, water stops) may be reduced or gone
- Bottom line: pace yourself, but stay aware that support won’t be guaranteed after that window
- Bibs are non-transferable
- No refunds for any reason (injury, schedule conflict, lack of training, etc.)
- No deferrals to future years