Annual Events


Egg Run & Walk

Everyone

Registration: Pre-registration required
Date: Saturday, August 7th, 2010
Time: 9:00–10:00am
Location: United Church of Fairfax
Fee: View brochure
Contact: Katrina to pre-register (849-2641 / )

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The 5K/10K road race is a fun event open to all the community to walk or run at their own pace.  You choose from a 5K health walk, 5K fitness run, or the 10K challenger’s run. 

Keeping in all the fun, we offer a random prize give-away and free omelet bar for race participants and volunteers. Be a part of the great annual traditions in Fairfax as a runner or volunteer!

Volunteers are needed pre- and post-race, as well as during the race. To volunteer call Pam Jumper at 370-4437.

Race Start, Parking, Restrooms

  • Race HQ at the United Church of Fairfax!
  • Parking is at BFA Fairfax School on Hunt St. No parking at or around the church!
  • Restrooms are available across the hall from the Library (just inside the school building on the right) and at the start of the race, at the United Church Parking Lot.
  • Race start is promptly at 9:00am at intersection of River and Fletcher Roads, near United Church of Fairfax.
  • Registration will end promptly at 8:30am.
  • Awards will be after the final runner crosses the finish line.
  • Allow plenty of time to park, use the restroom, and if necessary, register!

Course Descriptions

  • 5K course is flat and is out and back to the Fairfax Falls dam, appealing to recreational runners and walkers out for fun, or to speedsters seeking a personal best.
  • 10K course continues past the dam over a small hill, followed by a flat stretch past pretty River Berry Farm, up a small hill and back to Chafee Road, to Sheperdson Hollow Road, into shady wooded hills, then back to the start.

Roads are asphalt and hard-packed dirt surfaces.

Kids Fun Run

Children under age 14

Registration: Not required
Date: Saturday, August 7th, 2010
Time: 10:15am
Location: United Church of Fairfax
Fee: View brochure
Contact: Katrina (849-2641 / )

The 1K (Kids Fun Run) course is mostly flat.

Community Egg Hunt

Children under age 14

Registration: Pre-registration required
Date: Saturday, April 3rd
Time: 9:30–10:30am
Location: Fairfax Community Park
Fee: FREE
Contact: Patricia Hendee to pre-register (524-6393) each of your children in one of the following age groups: 0–2, 3–6, or 7 & up. Please notify us of any Peanut/Tree Nut allergies while registering!
Deadline: Noon; Saturday, March 27th

BFA-PTSA's Fairfax Success By Six and the Fairfax Parks & Recreation Department invite you to "hop on over" to our 2nd Annual Community Egg Hunt.

Please bring your own basket/bag to collect the eggs, and meet on the Upper Field (right of the Rec. Path parking lot) to sign-in and for instructions.

Fairfax Community Day & Ducky Race

Everyone

Registration: Not required
Date: Saturday, June 5th, 2010
Time: 10:30am–4:00pm
Location: Fairfax Community Park
Fee: FREE; Fee to purchase a duck for Ducky Race
Contact: Katrina (849-2641 / )

Join use for the 3rd Annual Community Day and 19th Annual Ducky Race! Plans are already in the works for a cookout, horseshoe tournament, little league games, bike fair, and carnival activities. Listen to local bands, enjoy the park, and socialize with others from your Fairfax community!

The Ducky Race is a fun family event where you can cheer your plastic ducky as it floats down the Lamoille River to the finish line in the park. You can either wait at the finish line while announcers keep everyone informed as to the location of the duckies, or follow the duckies from the Stone Brook launch site, walking along River Road to the finish line in the Park.  The first three duckies to reach the finish line win cash prizes.

Ducky tickets will be sold for $4 each around town beginning in early May up until a ½ hour before the race start (with proceeds supporting recreation programs).

Traditionally, the Ducky Race and Community Day are planned to coincide with National Trails Day.

Halloween Parade & Pumpkin Carving Competition New

Everyone

Registration: Not required
Date: TBA
Time: TBA
Location: Fairfax Community Park
Fee: FREE
Contact: Katrina (849-2641 / )

Kids will  have the opportunity to parade down the recreation path in their costumes with the carved pumpkins displayed. May be held in collaboration with PTSA Halloween party.

Fairfax Tree Lighting New

Everyone

Registration: Not required
Date: Second Saturday in December
Time: TBA
Location: Fairfax Community Park
Fee: FREE
Contact: Katrina (849-2641 / )

Formally run by the FBPA.

Join us for hot chocolate, cookies, hayrides, and santa!