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activities & events THE VERMONT CHALLENGE Named one of Under Armor’s 10 Must- Do Bike Rides, this is the only bicycle challenge that tours both Southern and Central Vermont during the course of three days and draws upon the creative energy of businesses and people, resorts, restaurants, and farms in each community through which it travels. Aug. 16–19. vtchallenge.com MAKE-A-WISH VERMONT MAPLE LEAF HALF MARATHON This run traverses gorgeous Vermont landscapes during the breathtaking early stages of fall foliage. It takes runners from downtown Manchester to picturesque village settings, down country roads, and past farmlands before they head back to the fin ish. Sep. 8. Manchester. 802-362-4144 or manchestervtmapleleaf.com WHITE BARROWSHOUSEINN&RESTAURANT www.barrowshouse.com 802-867-4455 OUTDOORDINING•PRIVATEEVENTS•FAMILYGATHERINGS•WEDDINGS 28 manchester life | manchesterlifemagazine.com