The First Annual Silver Heist Walk/Run 5K & Little Bandits Bolt

🏃‍♂️ Limited Spots Available – Register Now!

To ensure a high-quality experience for all participants, we are capping registration for The Silver Heist &: Little Bandits Bolt at 100 runners. Once we hit our limit, registration will close—so don’t wait to sign up! Secure your spot today and join us for this exciting race through history.

📅 We'll see you on September 27, 2025 in Orwell Vermont!

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🏅 Silver Heist Walk/Run 5K

A historic town, a daring heist, and a race for silver—lace up and step into the Silver Heist Walk/Run 5K! Orwell, Vermont, was chartered in 1763 and has a rich history filled with resilience and community spirit. Among its earliest settlers was Deacon Ebenezer (Eber) Murray, who arrived in 1783. Known as the only man in town with a clock, Eber would blow a conch shell at 9 p.m. every evening to signal the time for evening prayers. In tribute to this tradition, the Silver Heist Walk/Run 5K will begin with the blast of a conch shell, just as Eber once did.

• Historical Context: Our town is no stranger to bandit heists.
• Unique Start: The race will begin with the sound of a conch shell.
• Prize: The winner will claim $30 worth of silver.
• Exclusive Rewards: Every finisher will take home a unique keepsake.

Thanks to Stewart’s Shops, every participant will enjoy a free scoop of ice cream or sherbet at the finish—just show your wooden ring! In tribute to Orwell’s legendary silver heists, every finisher will also receive a grain of silver as a unique keepsake. Plus, all in-person participants will take home a custom Silver Heist Walk/Run 5K T-shirt and finisher’s medal. Don’t miss these exclusive race-day rewards!

👶 Little Bandits Bolt

For the youngest racers, the Little Bandits Bolt offers a pint-sized thrill! Kids will dash across the soccer field at Orwell Village School (OVS), sharing in the spirit of the Silver Heist as they race their way into local history.

• Custom T-Shirt: Every participant will receive a custom T-shirt.
• Finisher’s Medal: Each child gets a medal for their achievement.
• Ice Cream Treat: A free scoop of Stewart’s Shops ice cream or sherbet awaits!
• Memento: Participants will also receive a grain of silver as a special memento.

🌍 Virtual Race Options

💻 Silver Heist Walk/Run 5K (The Virtual Getaway Edition)

Step into history and race through a legendary heist—wherever you are! Inspired by Orwell’s real-life silver thefts, the Virtual Getaway Edition lets you channel the spirit of the 1902 heist from your own hometown.

• Finisher’s Medal: Every participant will receive a shiny medal.
• Grain of Silver: Each participant will receive one grain of silver.
• Optional T-Shirt: You can add a shirt for just $15!
• Registration Cost: The virtual race costs $17 with free shipping within the USA.

🏃‍♀️ Little Bandits Bolt (The Virtual Getaway Edition)

Calling all little bandits! The Little Bandits Bolt (The Virtual Getaway Edition) is the perfect adventure for young racers to join in the excitement of Orwell’s legendary silver heists.

• Finisher’s Medal: Every young racer will receive a shiny medal.
• Grain of Silver: They will also receive one grain of silver as a memento.
• Easy Registration: For just $15, medals are shipped free (USA only).
• Fun T-Shirt: An event T-shirt can be added for an additional $15.

The virtual race is open until September 25, 2025, and all medals, T-shirts, and grains of silver will be shipped the first week of October 2025. Whether they race today or take their time making their getaway, their treasure will arrive in May—adding even more excitement to their bandit adventure!

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