Past Event
The 4th annual Stratton Summit Challenge
SMS T2 Stratton Summit Challenge
Aug
3
Sun
Date & Time
Aug. 3, 2025
8:30 AM — 11:30 AM
This event has happened in the past.
Challenge yourself in a beautiful setting
Test your fitness against some of the best cross-country skiers in the world from the USST and SMST2 Team, including Olympic gold/silver/bronze Medalist and World Champion, Jessie Diggins, as well as local legend and best U23 skier in the World, Ben Ogden. The SMST2 team is a professional cross-country ski team based in Stratton, Vermont. This team includes athletes who have earned medals at World Junior Championships, U23 World Championships, World Championships and the Olympics.
The OPEN 5km race up Stratton is a true test of fitness. The OPEN race begins under the gondola until Lower Standard meets Interstate, you will then take this trail up through the Meadows and then Mike's Way to the Summit. The Youth 2km race starts under the gondola and ends at approximately mid-mountain, at the top of Lower Standard. Youth participants can then hike to the summit and cheer on the racers in the OPEN race. Bring the kids for a fun run and a chance to meet the team.
The SMST2 Team an elite cross-country ski team based out of Stratton Mountain, Vermont. We were founded in 2012 by a board of local people who believe Vermont to be the best training location in the World and to keep our athletes engaged in the local community. The team’s mission is international excellence and local inspiration. This group has brought home 10 additional Olympic and World Championship Medals, achieved 54 Olympic and World Championship top 10 finishes, 94 regular season World Cup podiums and 1,293 World Cup starts by 22 different skiers. We are the premier cross-country ski team in the US and we consider Southern Vermont our home. After the race you will have a chance to meet the USST skiers and ask questions. Posters, prizes and raffle awards will be given out from 11-12.
All proceeds from the race go to the SMST2 team to help them with their travel expenses throughout the season. Find out more about our SMST2 team here!
Test your fitness against some of the best cross-country skiers in the world from the USST and SMST2 Team, including Olympic gold/silver/bronze Medalist and World Champion, Jessie Diggins, as well as local legend and best U23 skier in the World, Ben Ogden. The SMST2 team is a professional cross-country ski team based in Stratton, Vermont. This team includes athletes who have earned medals at World Junior Championships, U23 World Championships, World Championships and the Olympics.
The OPEN 5km race up Stratton is a true test of fitness. The OPEN race begins under the gondola until Lower Standard meets Interstate, you will then take this trail up through the Meadows and then Mike's Way to the Summit. The Youth 2km race starts under the gondola and ends at approximately mid-mountain, at the top of Lower Standard. Youth participants can then hike to the summit and cheer on the racers in the OPEN race. Bring the kids for a fun run and a chance to meet the team.
The SMST2 Team an elite cross-country ski team based out of Stratton Mountain, Vermont. We were founded in 2012 by a board of local people who believe Vermont to be the best training location in the World and to keep our athletes engaged in the local community. The team’s mission is international excellence and local inspiration. This group has brought home 10 additional Olympic and World Championship Medals, achieved 54 Olympic and World Championship top 10 finishes, 94 regular season World Cup podiums and 1,293 World Cup starts by 22 different skiers. We are the premier cross-country ski team in the US and we consider Southern Vermont our home. After the race you will have a chance to meet the USST skiers and ask questions. Posters, prizes and raffle awards will be given out from 11-12.
All proceeds from the race go to the SMST2 team to help them with their travel expenses throughout the season. Find out more about our SMST2 team here!
Aug
3
Sun
Past Event
The 4th annual Stratton Summit Challenge
SMS T2 Stratton Summit Challenge
Date & Time
Aug. 3, 2025
8:30 AM — 11:30 AM
This event has happened in the past.
Challenge yourself in a beautiful setting
Test your fitness against some of the best cross-country skiers in the world from the USST and SMST2 Team, including Olympic gold/silver/bronze Medalist and World Champion, Jessie Diggins, as well as local legend and best U23 skier in the World, Ben Ogden. The SMST2 team is a professional cross-country ski team based in Stratton, Vermont. This team includes athletes who have earned medals at World Junior Championships, U23 World Championships, World Championships and the Olympics.
The OPEN 5km race up Stratton is a true test of fitness. The OPEN race begins under the gondola until Lower Standard meets Interstate, you will then take this trail up through the Meadows and then Mike's Way to the Summit. The Youth 2km race starts under the gondola and ends at approximately mid-mountain, at the top of Lower Standard. Youth participants can then hike to the summit and cheer on the racers in the OPEN race. Bring the kids for a fun run and a chance to meet the team.
The SMST2 Team an elite cross-country ski team based out of Stratton Mountain, Vermont. We were founded in 2012 by a board of local people who believe Vermont to be the best training location in the World and to keep our athletes engaged in the local community. The team’s mission is international excellence and local inspiration. This group has brought home 10 additional Olympic and World Championship Medals, achieved 54 Olympic and World Championship top 10 finishes, 94 regular season World Cup podiums and 1,293 World Cup starts by 22 different skiers. We are the premier cross-country ski team in the US and we consider Southern Vermont our home. After the race you will have a chance to meet the USST skiers and ask questions. Posters, prizes and raffle awards will be given out from 11-12.
All proceeds from the race go to the SMST2 team to help them with their travel expenses throughout the season. Find out more about our SMST2 team here!
Test your fitness against some of the best cross-country skiers in the world from the USST and SMST2 Team, including Olympic gold/silver/bronze Medalist and World Champion, Jessie Diggins, as well as local legend and best U23 skier in the World, Ben Ogden. The SMST2 team is a professional cross-country ski team based in Stratton, Vermont. This team includes athletes who have earned medals at World Junior Championships, U23 World Championships, World Championships and the Olympics.
The OPEN 5km race up Stratton is a true test of fitness. The OPEN race begins under the gondola until Lower Standard meets Interstate, you will then take this trail up through the Meadows and then Mike's Way to the Summit. The Youth 2km race starts under the gondola and ends at approximately mid-mountain, at the top of Lower Standard. Youth participants can then hike to the summit and cheer on the racers in the OPEN race. Bring the kids for a fun run and a chance to meet the team.
The SMST2 Team an elite cross-country ski team based out of Stratton Mountain, Vermont. We were founded in 2012 by a board of local people who believe Vermont to be the best training location in the World and to keep our athletes engaged in the local community. The team’s mission is international excellence and local inspiration. This group has brought home 10 additional Olympic and World Championship Medals, achieved 54 Olympic and World Championship top 10 finishes, 94 regular season World Cup podiums and 1,293 World Cup starts by 22 different skiers. We are the premier cross-country ski team in the US and we consider Southern Vermont our home. After the race you will have a chance to meet the USST skiers and ask questions. Posters, prizes and raffle awards will be given out from 11-12.
All proceeds from the race go to the SMST2 team to help them with their travel expenses throughout the season. Find out more about our SMST2 team here!