The Winston Prouty Center for Child and Family Development invites runners, walkers, families, and fall-foliage fans to the 3rd Annual Foliage 5K Trail Run and Little Leaf Dash on Saturday, Oct. 10, on its campus at 209 Austine Drive in Brattleboro.
The event offers a scenic way to enjoy the autumn landscape while raising funds for Winston Prouty’s inclusive early childhood education, family support, and community-based services.
Registration opens at 9 a.m. The Little Leaf Dash begins at 10 a.m. with a half-mile route suitable for young children, strollers, and babes in arms. The 5K Trail Run starts at 10:15 a.m. and takes runners and walkers through open fields and forested trails, with 510 feet of elevation gain, scenic views, and prizes for top finishers and standout race spirit. Costumes are encouraged!
After the races, guests can enjoy family-friendly activities, including pumpkin carving, apple cider pressing, face painting, and lawn games. Mama T’s Sweet Spot will be offering comfort food and baked goods for sale.
Advance registration is $27.50 for individual 5K participants and $27.50 per family for the Little Leaf Dash; day-of registration is $32.50. The first 100 registered participants will receive a commemorative 2026 Foliage 5K Klean Kanteen cup. Register or learn more at winstonprouty.org/foliage5k.
Event sponsors include All States Material Group, Back Roads Granola, Black Mountain Builders, Brattleboro Portable Storage, Brattleboro Savings & Loan, Coldflame Mechanical, Delta Vermont, Downs Rachlin Martin, Efficiency Vermont, Europa IT, Fulflex of Vermont, Inc., Garden Path Elder Living, King's Electric, Members 1st Credit Union, Silver Forest, The Richards Group, Vermont Country Deli, and Unity Heat Pumps.
