FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: December 17, 2015 CONTACT: Jess Cover jess@runvermont.org, 802.863.8412 People’s United Bank Vermont City Marathon Announces New England Double Burlington, Vermont (Dec 17, 2015) – For a 2nd year in a row, RunVermont and the Hartford Those who register and finish all 52.4 miles will receive a special New England Double Medal and a New England Double Running Jacket. Participants in the Double will also enjoy race weekend perks in a designated location at each event. Registration is available through runvcm.org or hartfordmarathon.com. Participants must register for each race individually, and be sure to indicate that you’re looking to complete the NE Double. “We’re excited to continue this collaboration, it was a hit last year and we believe it will give people twice the reason to enjoy New England running in 2016,” says Peter Delaney, Executive Director of RunVermont. “Combining efforts to offer our running communities fantastic race experiences in the spring and fall seasons is a natural collaboration that we’re thrilled to be part of,” said Beth Shluger, Executive Director of the Hartford Marathon Foundation and Race Director of the Eversource Hartford Marathon. RunVermont is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization committed to the promotion of running as a lifelong activity through programs celebrating athletic spirit and embracing the Vermont community. The Hartford Marathon Foundation, Inc. is a nonprofit organization founded in 1994 to create and manage fitness events that inspire people to be healthy and fit. Located in Glastonbury, Connecticut.

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