Special Outdoor Recreational Events
IROC is located in the heart of the Northeast Kingdom, one of ten geotourism areas in the world specially designated by National Geographic. The rural nature and natural beauty of the area make “The Kingdom” the perfect place to run, bike, swim, and ski. And IROC is a perfect facility to host a wide range of recreational and competitive, outdoor athletic events:
January 2011: Second Annual Paintball Biathlon with Memphremagog Ski Touring Foundation. Skate ski or classical ski a course and end up at the paintball shooting range. Aim...Fire! If you miss you make it up in skiing. Stay tuned for more information and a date!
May 22nd, 2010: The Second Annual Kingdom Dandelion Run – A half marathon relay along roads passing through the Northeast Kingdom’s world famous fields of dandelions. Walkers are welcome. This is a charity event with half of all funds going to support the Orleans County Victim Assistance Fund and the Healthy Changes Initiative. Youth relay (1/2 mile out, 1/2 mile back) option- gather a coach and 6-13 teammates and compete. It’s May! It’s time to run! Just for the Fun of It! www.dandelionrun.org.
June4-6th, 2010: The Fourth Annual Tour de Kingdom – A one or two day competitive and recreational charity ride to support IROC's Healthy Changes Initiative exercise program for people suffering from diabetes, obesity, or heart disease. Tour de Kingdom is designed for all ages and all skill levels, with routes of 15, 25, 50, 75, and 100 miles. Day One takes you through the legendary lake region of the Northeast Kingdom. Day Two offers another century ride through the Western “hill country” that runs up and over the flanks of Jay Peak through Montgomery Ctr. and back. Guided ride around Lake Mempremagog on the 4th- bring your passport for this international ride. It will grind your gears!! www.tourdekingdom.org.
June 12th, 2010: Third Annual IROC Scramble at Newport Country Club, this year honoring Andy Pepin, Mr. Recreation of Orleans County. The tournament hosts a shotgun scramble format, four person teams, with a wide variety of special prizes. Winners are honored on the walls of IROC. The tournament is underwritten with the generous support of Passumpsic Savings Bank, Jay Peak, and Newport Country Club and our numerous hole sponsors. All proceeds go to help pay for IROC's Indoor Driving Range and free public access to IROC's Rotary Walking Track. All entrants receive a free 2009 pass to IROC's Driving Range, good through December 31, 2009. Summer’s here and golf is king!!!
July 24th, 2010: The Second Annual Kingdom Swim – A 10 mile, 3 mile, 1 mile, ¼ mile and 100 yard open water swim on Lake Memphremagog. Designed for Open Water swimmers. young and old alike and all swimming skill levels -- No lanes, no lines, no limits -- a great way to celebrate our lake. www.kingdomswim.org. Special prize to any one who spots and photographs our very own lake monster. This event is being run in conjunction with Kingdom Aquafest, a full weekend of fun activities on the shores of the Northeast Kingdom’s “Great Lake.” www.kingdomaquafest.com
August 7th, 2010: The Third Annual Kingdom Triathlon – A 500 yard swim, 13 mile bike, and 5 mile run. A race that combines the "Big Three" in competitive distance sports. New This year is Aquaman: a chance for swimmers to dominate in a tri: distances of 3.5 mile swim, 35 mile bike and a 13.1 mile run. Gotta Tri! www.kingdomtriathlon.org