Last summer, five former Essex Football teammates showed up at Essex High School and did something a little crazy — we ran an MSU.
2,200 yards of the conditioning drill every Essex player knew and (mostly) dreaded:
10 x 100 yards · 8 x 80 yards · 6 x 60 yards · 4 x 40 yards · 2 x 20 yards
The good news is that there were no injuries, a few laughs, and everyone talking about coming back!
This year we're making it bigger.
The 2026 No Fun Run returns on Friday, July 17 as part of the Essex Football 60th Anniversary Weekend. We're introducing relay teams so you can share the pain with your old teammates, and this year all proceeds go directly to Friends of Essex Football.
Solo or relay — the goal is the same: 2,200 yards for a great cause.
Last year we raised $1 per yard. This year, for the 60th, we're doubling it — $4,400 for Friends of Essex Football.
Can't make it to Vermont? Donate here and cheer us on from wherever you are.
Once a Hornet, Always a Hornet. 🐝
Pics from 2025 (here)!
