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I am excited to be running such a classic event for my first 100 miler. There are a lot of reasons why I chose Vermont for this challenge, and their partnership with Vermont Adaptive Ski and Sport is an important one. A portion of registration fees go to support Vermont Adaptive's sports and recreational programs for disabled athletes, and the VT 100 encourages each racer to fundraise even more to support their mission.

What is Vermont Adaptive Ski and Sport?
Vermont Adaptive Ski and Sports is a nationally recognized nonprofit organization that empowers people of all disabilities through inclusive sports and recreational programming regardless of ability to pay. In addition to sports, year round programming options integrate environmental, holistic wellness, and competitive training philosophies for people of all ages with cognitive, developmental, physical and emotional/behavioral disabilities.    The organization believes sports and recreation provide a physical, mental and social experience that is immeasurable in promoting self-confidence and independence in an individual.

With nearly 400 active volunteer instructors, plus generous partners and sponsors, and an amazing base of clients and friends, Vermont Adaptive Ski & Sports has been at the forefront of sports and recreation for those with disabilities in New England for over 30 years. Vermont Adaptive Ski & Sports is committed to empowering individuals with disabilities. We promote independence and further equality through access and instruction to sports and recreational activities.

The VT 100 is one of Vermont Adaptive Ski and Sports biggest fund raisers every year. For more information about Vermont Adaptive Ski and Sports: www.vermontadaptive.org.

Will you help empower more disabled athletes through Vermont Adaptive?
Don't worry, I'll do all of the running. But while I'm out there, whether you come to cheer me on through the "green tunnel," or root for me from your couch, I hope you'll consider making a contribution to support adaptive sports and disabled athletes. I appreciate whatever you are able to give, so I don't want to give a suggested donation amount. If you want to match me per mile, at least multiplying any amount by 100 is pretty easy!

Thanks for supporting me, and Vermont Adaptive! 

-Henry

The Vermont 100 Endurance Race is celebrating its 31st year!  While the Vermont 100 Endurance Ride is much older, the run portion was started by the same woman, Laura Farrell, who founded Vermont Adaptive Ski and Sports. The VT 100 is put on every year by a committee of 30 dedicated volunteers who work year round, 500+ volunteers who come out for race weekend, more than 30 private land owners and many donors of funds, products or services. Monies raised from the event support the year-round programs offered by Vermont Adaptive Ski and Sports.

The 100 mile course is a "shamrock" loop, consisting of 70% dirt or jeep roads with the rest on woods trails with just a couple miles of pavement. The course both climbs and descends 17,000 feet. Participants have 30 hours to complete the race and many strive to finish in less than 24 hours. In 2008 we added a 100 K course that uses almost all of the same trail, just cutting out the first of the shamrocks leaves.  The ride event offers a 100 mile course concurrent with the 100 mile run, as well as a 50 mile and 75 mile event that uses much of the same course.

All 100 Mile run participants must have completed a 50 mile race in 12 hours or less to qualify and every runner is required to volunteer for 8 hours at a running event or trail work to enter.

Vermont Adaptive Ski & Sports is a nationally recognized organization that empowers of all abilities through inclusive sports and recreational programming regardless of ability to pay. 

Thank you for being apart of this awesome fundraiser!