The RunVermont Pulse -- July 2024 Edition

I run because I hated running. Hear me out. Throughout high school and college, I was a rower. Sitting behind an oar, I was at home. In was still glowing strong. At this point, I had to prove to myself that this wasn't a fluke. That I could really do it. The 5k went better than I expected and I ... More

Runner: Stephanie LolengResides in New York CityI run for those who can'tI run for those who won'tI run to calm my anxious mindI run to stay humbleI run to rememberI run to forget More

We had great participation in our club competition for 2016!Congratulations to the GMAA Women for winning both the Women's Open Division as well as the Women's Masters Division. November Project had a strong showing that landed them second place and Heart-Breakers rounded it out with third in Women's Open. Full Results Here.GMAA also swept the Men's Open and Master's Division! ... More

Race Results Here.If you have questions about results please e-mail joe@runvermont.orgThanks to all of our sponsors, runners and volunteers for making it such a great day!Happy New Year!  More

Such a great day! Thanks to all of the runners, volunteers, sponsors and community members that made this race so much fun!The Easter Bunny even came to help out!2017 Results Here     More

 Looking to challenge yourself in 2017? Run the RunVermont Grand Prix Race Series! Run all four RunVermont races in 2017 and receive a one of a kind RunVermont Grand Prix Jacket.You must sign up for Island Vines by August 31 to receive your Grand Prix Jacket FirstRun 5k: January 1, 2017 Half Marathon Unplugged: April 8, 2017 M&T Bank Vermont City Marathon: May 28, 2017 ... More

Looking to challenge yourself in 2018? Run the RunVermont Grand Prix Race Series! Run all four RunVermont races in 2018 and receive a one of a kind RunVermont Grand Prix Jacket.You must sign up for Island Vines by August 24 receive your Grand Prix Jacket FirstRun 5k: January 1, 2018 Half Marathon Unplugged: April 14, 2018 People’s United Bank Vermont City Marathon: May 27, 2018 ... More

Runner Tracking Brought to you by Kinney DrugsHere is some information to get you started:Download RaceJoy from the App store and access the Vermont City Marathon. Click I WANT TO BE TRACKED if participating as a solo individual runner or as part of a relay team. You can also track others while you are being tracked.Click I Want to Track Someone ... More

Here is some information to get you started: Download RaceJoy from the App store and access the Vermont City Marathon.  Click I WANT TO BE TRACKED if participating as a solo individual runner or as part of a relay team. You can also track others while you are being tracked. Click I Want to Track Someone only if you are not participating and ... More

It takes over 1700 volunteers to make the magic of People’s United Bank Vermont City Marathon happen. And many of those volunteers staff our AMAZING aid stations!Currently we have a need for groups to fill two Aid Stations. Bike Path Leddy Park Aid Station (16 volunteers) and Ice Pops- Bike Path New North End (6 people)Volunteering at an Aid Station is ... More

It takes over 1700 volunteers to make the magic of People’s United Bank Vermont City Marathon happen. And many of those volunteers staff our AMAZING aid stations!Volunteering at an Aid Station is a great team-building experience and a fun way to earn community service hours.If your group is interested in adopting an Aid Station or for more information, please e-mail ... More

Massage Therapy For Runners: Injury Prevention & Increased Performance The Strains of Running Running is a very linear sport. Unlike other activities where the body moves through all planes of motion (twists, squats, spirals) the body is only propelled forward; arms moving up and down, hips in minimal flexion and extension. Because of this, the fascia (connective tissue supporting the body) begins ... More

Looking for a fun way to get your long run in on April 13? If you are training for the People’s United Bank Vermont City Marathon chances are you need to get a 20 mile run in on the weekend of April 13. A fun way to do this would be to sign up for Half Marathon Unplugged and add some ... More

Fantastic Fall Foliage Runs in Vermont Our friends at Great Runs have put together a guide to some of the best fall foliage running routes in Vermont. The colors peak anywhere from late September to mid-October — earliest in northern Vermont and where there is more elevation. This guide to the best fall foliage runs in Vermont includes a selection of routes across ... More

We are excited to have Clif Shot Energy Gels at miles 11.8 and 19 at the M&T Bank Vermont City Marathon on Sunday, May 29.WHAT IS IT?The CLIF® Athlete Series is performance food, carefully crafted to support athletes before, during and after their most challenging adventures. Together, the series of products meets the energy, hydration and recovery needs of athletes ... More

This soup is a fantastic way to fuel for a run or post-run refuel.You can make this soup with any color cauliflower; we like using purple because it adds color to an otherwise dreary time of year. This is technically a vegan recipe but can be adapted to suit all tastes. Special Equipment High-Speed Blender Ingredients 1 Medium head of Purple Cauliflower, cut into ... More

Now in our second year as being a sponsor of the M&T's bank Vermont City Marathon, we decided that we should “up” our involvement in this great event, and go from just providing handcrafted in Vermont awards to registering our own team of Danforth employees to run in the relay. Captained by our beloved Middlebury store manager, Lauren, our team ... More

Happy "Almost Winter" Runners!We spend a lot of time here at the RunVermont offices talking about food. This could be anything from skittles to cheeseburgers to this delectable chocolate tart. We thought it would be fun to share some of our favorite recipes with you all. If you have a recipe to share send it along to Jess@runvermont.org and we ... More

This picture says it all for me...This is why marathon training is really good for me.  There are schedules and plans and rules and you can check off little boxes on your "to do list".I decided that I needed to start somewhere with a real plan, because even though I just did a half marathon a couple of weeks ago, ... More

NICE WORK YOU DID, YOU’RE GONNA GO FAR KID…I can count the number of days until the marathon on one hand now. Which is one of those things that I knew would happen eventually…but EVENTUALLY seemed like it was going to take so much longer than it actually did, you know?A month or so ago, the idea of the marathon ... More

RunVermont produces FirstRun Burlington presented by the University of Vermont Medical Center, a 5k running event held on New Year’s Day. One of our goals for the event is to encourage individuals to set healthy goals for themselves. We would be pleased to offer your company/organization reduced entry fees if you have a group of individuals who are interested in ... More

Results are up! Thanks to all of the happy runners, amazing volunteers and wonderful families that came out to celebrate 2016 with us!2016 ResultsSo many great photos from Skipix.com.#FirstRun5k #Run802    More

We are excited to have Clif Shot Energy Gels at miles 11.8 and 19 at the M&T Bank Vermont City Marathon on Sunday, May 28.WHAT IS IT?The CLIF® Athlete Series is performance food, carefully crafted to support athletes before, during and after their most challenging adventures. Together, the series of products meets the energy, hydration and recovery needs of athletes ... More

Hey everyone! Let me introduce myself; My name is Crystal. I am a mother, wife, fitness enthusiast and runner. Of course I wasn’t always these things, even the runner part. My kids love doing pizza nights. We have a great time making our own pizzas, and it’s a great way to spend time together. What they want on their pizza ... More

Another great Guest Blog from our friend Leslie Meyers from FoodSense Now giving us the inside scoop on some fantastic healthy Football food Recipes.At the start of the New Year, our goals toward eating healthy are incredibly well intended, but inevitably for most of us, they become derailed after a week or two. Part of the problem is that most ... More

Jamie is an avid marathoner.  For the past 12 months, she has run at least one marathon each month and she qualified for Boston along the way. Eventually she would like to run a marathon in each state, but the Vermont City Marathon remains a favorite.   In addition to her own running, Jamie has helped to motivate others to run ... More

We invite you to share your thoughts with us as we plan for the future of the M&T Bank Vermont City Marathon.  We are considering several modifications to the event so that we might ensure both its vibrancy as a destination marathon, while continuing to be one of the largest marathon relays in the country.  Understanding how to balance the ... More

It is mid March and we know you are all as eager as we are to have April and then Marathon May arrive!We get lots of nutrition questions here at RunVermont Race Headquarters and we want to hear from you about what you eat before a long run, big workout or race. The GIVEAWAY closes at 11:59pm Wednesday, March 23  ... More

Our Giveaway Thursday Winner this week is Jay Maurice! He won a $50 Hannaford Gift Card and a $20 Boloco Gift Card! The GIVEAWAY closes at 11:59pm Wednesday, May 6th; we’ll announce the winner on Thursday, May 7th. The rules/fine print: * Share the giveaway by clicking the “share” button just below the GIVEAWAY post on our Facebook page and get an ... More

I don't know if all of you enjoyed the Haiku Hi-jinx but we certainty did! And the winners are....Paul Lasher has won a a $25 Leonardo's Pizza Gift CardCorey Burdick has won a a $50 Hannaford Gift Card. Topic for this week: Show us your selfies! This is the best time of year; the weather is warming up and having race headquarters right ... More

Our Giveaway Thursday Winner this week is Crystal Bissonnette! She won a  $50 Shop Card from AthletaM&T Bank is sponsoring Giveaway Thursday this week with a $50 Cash Card. We are just one week out from Race Weekend; We hope you have been getting your runs in, doing your yoga, eating the right foods, focusing on your mental preparation and ... More

We had a great response to week one of Giveaway Thursday and Mark Villinski was the lucky winner of the M&T Bank $50 Cash Card!Athleta is sponsoring Giveaway Thursday this week so we thought a fun topic would be Yoga.We remember in our younger running years we could go out for a run, jump in the shower and then go ... More

I don't know about you but I am feeling incredibly motivated and inspired after reading all of your Facebook posts! And the winner is....Jill Buckingham. She has won a $50 Athleta Gift Card. Topic for this week: Who's running the Relay? What's your favorite Relay Leg? Share a funny story about running the Relay. The winner will receive a A Dental Hygiene ... More

Our RunVermont Grand Prix Quest Blogger Denise is at it again!I realized it this past weekend on a road trip.  I was brought back to the nostalgia of my college days on the long bus rides to soccer games (full disclosure, I was the goal keeper...there's irony for you, goalies don't run!!).  I was on a bus full of runners ... More

With kid's vacation and travel, my training schedule got a little shuffled. I did my long run for the week on Monday 2/29 (exactly 3 months before the marathon). It was great because the weather was really nice in the afternoon. Don't get me wrong, it wasn't 63 degrees with only a light breeze and a few scattered clouds (MY ideal ... More

After this past Saturday, I can say that I am halfway through the Grand Prix! Well, OK, 2 out of 4 finish lines have been crossed, but really it is 16.2 miles down and 32.4 to go.(for the math wizards, that's 33% completed)Unplugged is a great event! It's a nice course though neighborhoods and along the bike path with it's ... More

We have a great line up of entertainment for the marathon this year. Click Entertainers receive all of the great volunteer benefits we offer. We’re conducting a weekly Volunteer Raffle – the earlier you sign up, the more chances you have to win some great prizes. You could win a pair of HOKA ONE ONE running shoes, a $50 Gift Card from Hannafords, ... More

My how times have changed! In April 2007 we produced the inaugural Half Marathon Unplugged, 216 people ran, we had a single wave for starters, rented 3 buses, had 5 Course Monitors, and 2 water stops - Talk about low-key! Fast forward to year nine, 2015; we were fortunate enough to entice Switchback Brewery to sign on as presenting sponsor. ... More

We've gotten a few questions from Unplugged veterans now that registration has opened, so I thought I'd do a quick Q&A... Q: During online registration, where is the section where I sign up for my bus to the start? A: The short answer is that there currently is no option to get a bus ride to the start (KEEP READING!!!). Q: ... More

Switchback Brewing is the beer sponsor again for this year's Vermont Restaurant Week taking place April 22nd - May 1st. They have a few special things going on. Connector IPA will be available on draught which is their first ever IPA and our second  year-round beer ever. They will also have an early release of Citra-Pils Keller Bier - which is normally ... More

Hello 2018 Relay Runners-We’re excited that you’re a part of the inaugural Half Marathon Unplugged Relay. As this is the first year for the relay in this race, we wanted to send some special instructions that we hope will facilitate your part in this race.We think that one of the fun concepts of this relay is that it’s a “make ... More

Hello 2019 Relay Runners-We’re excited that you’re a part of the 2nd Half Marathon Unplugged Relay. As the relay is still a very new part of this race, we wanted to provide some special instructions that we hope will facilitate your part in this race.We think that one of the fun concepts of this relay is that it’s a “make ... More

When I was 12, I broke my right ankle. I was biking to school in November, I slipped on wet leaves in a friend’s driveway, and next thing you know I have 3 screws in my ankle and a cast to my hip. It was 1978 and I sort of had fun cruising around school on crutches for three months, ... More

I did it!!! I got the handcycle on the road, and it’s amazing. I feel like myself again, working out outdoors, on wheels, feeling the wind and sun on my face. Fantastic!It’s such a nice change. In my walking life, I’ve gradually transitioned to full weight bearing in a knee-high boot, but I can only be on my feet about ... More

Remember that time that everything went exactly as planned? Yeah, me neither. I had my ankle fused on March 13, the day before the Great Snowstorm of 2017, and after the 2 most miserable ski weekends all season. Yes, the 2 weekends that I’d set aside after the high school nordic season to ski at the mountain on my own ... More

 M&T Bank Vermont City Marathon Hannaford Training Run 22.3 Miles Last LONG Run!!! for PUBVCM 2015   Date: Saturday, May 2ndTime: 8:00AMLocation: Hannaford Supermarket, 1127 North Avenue, BurlingtonCost: FreeRoute:Right on North Ave Left on Washington Street to Manhattan Drive Right on Walnut StLeft on Archibald Left on North Willard Right on Riverside cross over to Barrett Right onGrove Street to Patchen Rd to Hinesburg Rd/ Rt ... More

M&T Bank Vermont City Marathon Hannaford Training Run Date: Saturday, May 9, 2015 Time: 8am Location: Hannaford Supermarket, 1127 North Avenue, Burlington Cost: Free Distance: 12.8 Miles Route: Left on North Ave to North Ave Extension right on the bike path over Winooski River Right on Windemare Way Left on Colchester Point Rd ( you will past Airport Park on the right) bear right onto Mills Point Follow to end of ... More

 It’s that time of year again; RunVermont is recruiting volunteers for the 2015 People’s United Bank Vermont City Marathon on Sunday, May 24 and Half Marathon Unplugged on Saturday April 11. Join us for one (or both!) races and become an essential player in making the Marathon and half Marathon the thriving and vibrant events that they are every year. There ... More

HIRING - GRAPHIC DESIGN & MERCHANDISER - RUNVERMONTPOSITION OVERVIEW RunVermont seeks an experienced graphic design professional to join their team of event production staff. This position develops the organization’s internal and external branding elements, participates in the development of marketing strategy and plans, and purchases, markets and sells all event related apparel and commemorative items.This position develops and produces all branding ... More

This time of year we get lots of questions about how to defer a Marathon registration. This blog post includes directions, information and tips on how to manage your registration for the 2020 People’s United Bank Vermont City Marathon. This post assumes that you have already registered for the marathon. You can not defer from relay.Registration Deferring BasicsThe deadline to ... More

Congrats on finishing the race, we know you're probably just a bit tired, but there is a bunch to do within Waterfront Park.For runners, you can meet up with all the great people who came to watch you run in the Reunion Zone. Gear Pick-Up will have been brought down from the start and is just a short bit north ... More

Hello! My name is Sara, and it is with a healthy mix of optimism and terror that I announce officially: I am training for my first marathon.A disclosure, before I get too deep into an introduction: I work for Vermont Public Radio, but the opinions I’ll share here are mine alone.What I know about marathons, I know from observation. I ... More

Packet Pickup Location: SKIRACK, 85 Main St Burlington, VT Thursday 10-7 Friday 10-7 Saturday 10-5 Sunday at Snow Farm Vineyard 9-9:45Getting to Snow Farm Vineyard From VT I-89 South (Burlington) or North (St. Albans) - Northbound or Southbound on I-89, take Exit 17, go west on Route 2. Proceed across the Sand Bar and into town of South Hero, past the Merchants Bank. Just beyond the ... More

RunVermont, one of Vermont’s premier non-profit organizations and home to the People’s United Bank Vermont City Marathon & Relay is seeking an individual with a minimum of 5 years of experience in marketing and communications. The person in this full-time, year-round position will work closely with the Executive Director and other RunVermont team members, and will be responsible for all ... More

We’re turning our attention to school schedules and healthy fun activities. What about you?RunVermont’s Youth Fun Run at Shelburne Farms Date: Sunday, September 20Time: 1pmRunVermont's Youth Fun Run at Catamount Outdoor Family CenterDate: Saturday, October 17Time: 1pmWatch this video to see how much fun it is!While at Shelburne Farms, we’ll run along the shoreline of Lake Champlain and at Catamount ... More

For the first-timers, there was shock and awe on each face as they were told to leave their phones at home during runs. For many of the kids, this is the first time being a part of a group like this; the first time training for a run as long as this. SKIRACK made eased away much of the first-day jitters ... More

Greetings:We wanted to take a few minutes to respond to the many emails and social media posts that have come our way since Sunday. And let’s start off with a hearty thank you to all who came to enjoy this event. We appreciate your participation and commitment.Now on to the results. Here is how we have sorted out the results ... More

Cathy Beaudoin is determined. A Ph.D., MBA, and CPA who has had successful careers both in business as an accountant and in academics as a professor at the University of Vermont, Cathy is also a prolific writer, endurance sport participant, and outdoor adventure enthusiast. Her accomplishments, however, did not come without setbacks. About 15 years ago, Cathy was diagnosed with ... More

We are pumped to have John Young as our guest at this year's M&T Bank Vermont City MarathonSo after racing IM Maryland and stopping my quest at mile 16 of the run, I had two choices. Rest, recover and reload for another go at an Ironman race in 2018, or come up with a new goal.  I decided for the ... More

I’ve been a recreational runner for most of my adult life. I was a swimmer in college but running was easier to do consistently once I was out of school.I was incredibly lucky to have my first marathon experience be the Boston Marathon in 2000. Most people train for years to qualify for this privilege. I was fortunate enough to ... More

For the second year in a row The People’s United Bank Community Spirit award was presented to the Lakewood Estates neighborhood in the new north end of Burlington shortly after the race in 2015. Members of the Lakewood Estates neighborhood were presented with a banner that they can hang proudly during the 2016 marathon. They also received a $500 check ... More

This past Saturday, runners gathered at Hannaford in South Burlington for an 18 mile group training run. Congratulations to Sarah Barnes, who was the winner of a pair of Hoka One One shoes! This upcoming Saturday, April 11, Hannaford at 218 Hannaford Drive in South Burlington will serve as a meeting place for another group run of 13-15 miles. Due ... More

Over the last 28 years, you’ve helped us to host one of Vermont’s most spectacular events… the Vermont City Marathon. And every year, our runners tell us “We love the people of Burlington, they make this a great race!”The next thing they tell us is they want to start the race earlier (and after last year’s weather, who could blame ... More

It’s That Time of Year Again! At RunVermont we are getting ready for our spring races!  We are recruiting volunteers for the Win Monthly Prizes! Want to get in on some prizes from our sponsors and some great local businesses?  We have two ways for volunteers to win prizes this year. Register to volunteer online and you’ll be automatically entered into our ... More

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Rick Morris: emailBeing from Vermont, I decided to take on the challenge of completing my first marathon in Burlington. I wanted to do just one in my lifetime and definitely before turning forty. After crossing the finish line, it left me with a feeling of accomplishment and pride that was almost overwhelming. I never realized that it would so profoundly change ... More

Rick Morris: emailBeing from Vermont, I decided to take on the challenge of completing my first marathon in Burlington. I wanteBob Ayers: emailIt’s training time for the 2019 Vermont City Marathon.I look forward to being a VCM SkiRack Hoka One One 4:15 pace group leader. This will be my 14th running of the Vermont City Marathon and my 7th time as a VCM pacer. ... More

Jason Wulff – emailHi all! I can’t wait to pace again for my third time at VCM.  This has truly become one of the highlights I went for a run. I haven’t missed too many days since then. The past few years since finding my way back to the running path have been amazing. I’ve met a lot of ... More

      It is truly a shame that there are so few of us who know this. To almost everyone, the word only exists as a verb; An action that is despised and loathed. It is an activity to be avoided at all costs.Most who try it do not last. They cannot seem to persevere beyond the discomfort at the onset. It seems a pity that they ... More

On your mark...[/caption]It’s really fun when RunVermont gets to volunteer at a community run! Last Wednesday we spent the morning at Integrated Arts Academy located right on a city block in the North End of Burlington. This was an opportunity for all the children to run as part of the school’s “Move it, Move it” program while supporting their ... More

Training Plans Intermediate Training Schedule Weeks 11 &12 A Few Words About Hydration What occurs when you become dehydrated? Your blood volume decreases Less blood returns to your heart The amount of blood your heart pumps with each beat decreases Less oxygen-rich blood reaches your working muscles You produce less energy aerobically You are doomed to run at a slower pace How much to drink? ... More

Training Plans Intermediate Training Schedule Weeks 13 &14 If you questions about the schedule please e-mail Coach Sam at samdavisvt@gmail.comCoach Sam Davis USATF Level Two Certified Coach samdavisvt@gmail.com  More

Training Plans Intermediate Training Schedule Weeks 17 &18 If you questions about the schedule please e-mail Coach Sam at samdavisvt@gmail.comCoach Sam Davis USATF Level Two Certified Coach samdavisvt@gmail.com  More

Training Plans Intermediate Training Schedule Weeks 9 &10 A Little Pep Talk Happy March to our New2-26.2 soon to be Marathoners![caption id="attachment_8886" align="alignright" width="237"] My 4th Vermont City Marathon[/caption]Well - Mother nature sure has not taken it easy on you. I know how hard training through a tough Winter with Vermont City Marathon in your sites can be. I have run 30 Marathons ... More

Training Tip I’ve received questions related to how fast workouts should be run during marathon training and “should I run faster on my shorter runs, than my longer ones?”Pacing is one of the toughest things to master, even with all the electronic gadgetry available. The reason I say this is that even though heart rate monitors and GPS watches have permeated ... More

We are in the middle of the first full week of Daylight Savings Time, but there isn’t much sign of spring! You are also approaching the half-way point in your marathon training and, to quote a scene from Shawshank Redemption, “If you've come this far, maybe you're willing to come a little further.” The half-way point in any training program can ... More

Training Tip for week of February 8, 2016In At this point in your young marathon careers, it is better to run for mileage or time, but not both. If you have a favorite running loop that you usually run in 30 minutes, but one day you do it in 35, don’t get discouraged. We all have days where our bodies ... More

It's All in Your Head Don't Fall Victim to "Bonking" In the dark ages of marathoning, it used to be that a runner’s energy supply came from what he/she had consumed (carbs) in the week leading up to the race, and was supplemented during the race by consuming some type of Gatorade-like sports drink. Many runners, me included, would carry pieces of ... More

Sitting on the SidelinesWe are halfway through April and everyone I know has a cold! Aside from putting socks on all the doorknobs to stem the spread of germs, something my wife likes to do, we all inevitably end up getting sick during our training. So, should one continue to run or not while in the throes of a head ... More

The Long Run A Shifting Paradigm For years, the venerable long run has been the centerpiece of the marathon training program. The physiological benefits are well documented, but there is the added psychological benefit which comes from asking your body to accomplish something it may never have done before. The idea of completing your first 20-miler brings with it much apprehension, but ... More

Training SchedulesIntermediate Training - Weeks 5 and 6If you questions about the schedule please e-mail Coach Sam at samdavisvt@gmail.comThe Long Run: A shifting Paradigm For years, the venerable long run was the single most important staple of any marathon training program. The physiological benefits are well documented, but there is the added psychological benefit which comes from asking your body to ... More

Training SchedulesIntermediate Training - Weeks 7 and 8If you questions about the schedule please e-mail Coach Sam at samdavisvt@gmail.com Coach Sam Davis USATF Level Two Certified Coach samdavisvt@gmail.com   More

Finish Your First Marathon with our NEW2-26.2 Training Program Become a Marathoner! If you're one of the many people who are aspiring to be a more complete runner by finishing a full marathon then look no further, we've assembled a comprehensive plan to help you get to your first marathon finish line. Training for and running your first marathon is daunting ... More

Finish Your First Marathon with our NEW2-26.2 Training Program Become a Marathoner!If you're one of the many people who is aspiring to be a complete runner by finishing a full marathon then look no further, we've assembled a comprehensive plan to help you get to your first marathon finish line. Training for and running your first marathon is daunting and ... More

The Weather and Plan BIt is April 8, 2016 as I am writing this tip. As I look out the window from my desk, it is snowing. As a life-long Vermonter, I am not surprised; as a virtual life-long runner, I am pretty ticked off.  You would think that I would be accustomed to the capricious nature of Vermont’s weather ... More

Coach Sam on Facebook Live First off, we'd like to thank coach Sam Davis on an amazing Facebook Live session at Free Press Media! Coach Sam gave great insight into the preparation for the M&T Bank Vermont City Marathon on May 27th.Furthermore, if you weren't able to tune in to Sam's Facebook Live, or you're interested in learning more about how ... More

Colleen Kelly Alexander will make the 2018 Pasta Dinner function at the 2018 People’s United Bank Vermont City Marathon a DON'T MISS event.Colleen’s personal story is sure to amaze anyone and certain to give you a new perspective on the definition of adversity.  participant in the Vermont City Marathon, Colleen is sure to make this year’s event one you will ... More

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People’s United Bank Presents the Vermont City Marathon & Relay Community Spirit Award The votes are in and the winner of the 2017 People’s United Bank Community Spirit award is once again Lakewood Estates!During this year’s race, the runners were asked to vote on the neighborhood that showed the most spirit by doing something remarkable to keep the runners going, cheered the ... More

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: May 16, 2018CONTACT: Jess Cover jess@runvermont.org, 802.863.8412Burlington, Vermont (May 16, 2018) – RunVermont is pleased to announce that People’s United Bank. N.A, has renewed their contract as title sponsor for the Vermont City Marathon.People’s United Bank became title sponsor in 2015, and will extend their sponsorship for another five years.“RunVermont is thrilled to continue our relationship with ... More

Jess Cover Director Marketing & Communications RunVermont Work phone: 802-863-8412 Cell phone: 802-373-4762 E-mail jess@runvemont.orgFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: March 3, 2016 Burlington, VT (March 3, 2016) – The Timberlane Dental Group and the People’s United Bank Vermont City Marathon & Relay are pleased to announce that the Timberlane Dental Group will become the presenting sponsor of the People’s United Bank Vermont City Marathon Relays. The People’s ... More

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 ... More

This will be my 3rd year volunteering for People’s United Bank at the Ready! Set! Run! Festival.I’m the co-chair of the committee of volunteers for MVP Health Care Ready! Set! Run! Festival for People’s United Employees. Our role is to greet the children as they arrive and give out People’s United Bank giveaways. We usually offer 3-4 products such as sunglasses, water bottles, ... More

RunVermont is pleased to announce the addition of a new and exciting race to their calendar. On Sunday, September 9, 2018, in conjunction with Art Hop, we will run the Pine Street Mile.Register HereThis is a 1-Mile, point-to-point race down Burlington's Pine Street. The race starts near the intersection of Pine and Maple Streets and finishes at the Champlain Elementary ... More

What a perfect day for the Inaugural Pine Street Mile! Results Competitive MileMerry MileYouth Mile Start Videos Competitive Mile Start VideoMerry MileYouth Mile   More

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Race Day is almost here….And the excitement is building, moment by moment. Months of preparation and training are about to be put to the test. Some have already taken notice of the long range forecast and it looks like race conditions could be hot. The Vermont City Marathon follows the guidelines from the American College of Sports Medicine in regards ... More

Based on runner feedback, construction and safety concerns we have made some changes to the M&T Bank Vermont City Marathon course.Mile 3 - minor change moving one street west from St Paul to Pine at mile 3.Miles 13 - 15 will no longer be on the bike-path. Runners will travel on Lakeside Ave and back out to Pine St to ... More

The Ronald McDonald House Charities will be hosting the M&T Bank Vermont City Marathon Pre-Race Pasta Dinner.Date: Saturday, May 28 Time: 5pm - 7pm Location: DoubleTree by Hilton, Burlington 1117 Williston Rd South Burlington, VT 05403Join them and enjoy a hearty pasta dinner, prize raffle and this year's speaker Newton Baker as you prepare for the big race.Newton has run 337 marathons; run 22 ... More

Good Morning runners, volunteers and Burlington Community,Consistent with previous messages, we are anticipating unusually high temperatures. Many additional relief efforts have been put in place to support you and keep you safe. If conditions should deteriorate to extreme weather and black flag/signage is present at aid stations we ask that you comply with instructions from race officials, volunteers and public ... More

Been waiting to sign up for Island Vines 10k and need a little nudge? Date: Sunday, September 27 Race Start:10am Location: Snow Farm Vineyard, South Hero, VermontRegister HereAll registered Island Vines runners will be registered into our Registration Raffle. This is what you could win!• A one night stay at Crescent Bay Bed and Breakfast and $50 gift certificate to Blue Paddle Bistro. • Guaranteed ... More

A Note from Coach Scott Lamothe to those that participate:You are one of the many runners across the globe looking to improve the quality of your life through the joy of competition. This program is designed to facilitate your training experience. There are many items to consider before embarking on this journey so please read through the website and training ... More

This year for Vermont City Marathon we are offering Race Insurance through Allianz Global Assistance. Marathoners that purchase race insurance with their registration can get a full refund of registration fee if unable to run with us in 2023. The basics: Available for US Residents only. Cost: $7.99 To sign up select the insurance option at the end of the online race registration process. You ... More

The end of training for week four I was kind of in a weird headspace. I’ve been having some difficulty while drafting this entry – it’s been written, deleted, rewritten, deleted, completely replaced with different material, and deleted again so many times now that I’ve lost count.But I’m being extra picky about this entry for a good reason…and you’ll come ... More

First, I’d like to thank everyone who has reached out to me so far with their support and/or kudos for deciding to take on the marathon this year. It’s awesome and kind of humbling to have marathon veterans cheering me on – and it definitely makes me want to push myself harder to see what I’m capable of. THANK YOU!And ... More

My marathon training plan has me running a total of 562 miles. There are four weeks until race day and I've just crossed the 80% mark in terms of completed mileage.  I may still be a novice, but I've learned a few lessons along my 452 completed training miles:Rule #1: There is no shortcut in the training plan for a ... More

Saturday:I'm heading out for my first 20 mile run tomorrow. I'll admit that I'm a little bit apprehensive about it. It strikes me as funny that when you run the full marathon you have a plethora of people to help you along the way, but when you do 6 miles less, well, you're on your own. No aid stations, no ... More

[playlist type="video" tracklist="false" images="false" ids="1892"]I’m spent. The Vermont City Marathon crew wanted to have rookies blog about their training experience, so here is my current reality... My previous three blogs have been light-hearted with humor peppered into the dialogue. But now that I’m entering into the weeks of training with higher mileage, I’m beginning to feel overwhelmed. I’m exhausted.  And ... More

I’m humbled.  I am struck by the enormity of organizing an event as large as the M&T Bank Vermont City Marathon.  I started reflecting on the number of people that are needed to successfully host an event of this magnitude, and the numbers quickly started spiraling out of control.  I knew from personal experience that just considering the medical team, ... More

They say that doctors make the worst patients. I think that maybe we need to expand that statement to include EMTs. I took a pretty good whack to the head this week and have been a bit loopy since the incident. I’m sure that I had/have a concussion, but I was too stubborn to seek medical attention. Everyone kept telling ... More

OMG, am I really a morning person?I read a quote this week that seems pertinent for this week’s blog- “I dare you to train for a marathon and not have it change your life.”  Susan SidoriakIn my last blog, I whined a bit about Mother Nature and her inappropriate sense of humor.  This past Friday, ahhhh, remember this past Friday… ... More

Well, it’s over. Months and months of training finally culminated in Sunday’s 2015 Vermont City Marathon. Other than really having to pee and freaking out while standing on the port-o-potty line when the announcer said that all runners needed to be in the starting corral, the day started really well. I felt very strong over the first few miles. I ... More

One week to go.  I can’t believe that all of my training miles, assorted preparations, and anticipation will culminate this weekend!  I’m really looking forward to race day.  If you see me out there, please shout words of encouragement.  I’ll be needing them!I ran the Burlington “Cycle-the-City” course this week.  It was great 8 mile run on a beautiful day, ... More

If you’ll indulge me for a moment, my running story this week starts with a brief history…Years ago, I bicycled from New York to California.  We took 70 days and covered 4300 miles.  I recall training a lot for that trip.  Although, maybe “training” wasn’t the right word for it.  I just simply loved cycling, and lived to ride.  So, ... More

One of the most important components of running, to me anyway, is the mentality of it. When I’m out banking the miles, my mind is just as powerful, if not more, than my legs. What I’m thinking about, what I’m trying not to think about, my stress level and my general mood and how awake I am -- all of ... More

Hello all. It’s Ellane! The past two weeks of training for weeks 13 &14 have been busy. Week 13 started off with more gains and positive vibes. Thinking nothing can stop me, but I couldn’t have been more wrong. Week 13 So, here it goes. I injured myself in the most ridiculous manner. Seriously, as much as we love the people, pets, ... More

Ellane Hello, it’s Ellane. Week 15 is done. Between running, meetings, crazy weather, and Villainous Vixens Fundraisers, it has been one busy week!I woke up with a headache that quickly turned into a migraine. This migraine lasted all day which made my long run a no go. My body decided that it had enough by the end of the of the week...and ... More

I'm becoming more and more convinced that the best way to train for a 5K is to register for a marathon.Three mile runs are now my warm-ups. Six is my favorite everyday distance. 10 feels like a normal weekend activity. Later this week, I'll run 16. What’s totally ridiculous about all of this is that it was only a month ... More

A balance I’ve yet to discover: I don’t want to run too often, because I feel strongest when my whole being craves a run. But I’m training for a marathon! I can’t not run too often. These muscles need to stay active. Besides, I don’t want to lose the habit.Speaking of habits: I am stretching ALL the time. This has ... More

Well, it’s safe to say the honeymoon phase is over.After five weeks on the official training calendar and an exact 99 miles completed, I broke off from the schedule for the first time. I took my first non-sanctioned, non-scheduled rest day. And then I took another. And then I took another.Week six was bad. Week six was hard. It was ... More

Well, here we are. Seven months later. It's a funny moment of reflection for me, thinking about that specific period of time. I made a big career shift before moving to Vermont. In 2014, I quit my job, enrolled in a program where people who know nothing about code spend seven months learning to write it, and then, theoretically, receive a ... More

I logged 53 miles during my first official three weeks on the training schedule.I’m going to repeat that, because I am not exaggerating when I say that I could not run 53 seconds straight only a few months ago. Once more, let the records show:I logged 53 miles during my first official three weeks on the training schedule. It’s extraordinary. ... More

Greetings already faithful (or at the very least still curious) readers! We are officially in week three of training – which looks blissfully easy but it’s probably a trick in some way that I have yet to discover. Before I talk about my developing relationship with the gym there is one very important piece of news to announce: NINE INCH NAILS ... More

Did anyone else stare open-mouthed at their laptop/desktop/cell phone when the training schedule for weeks 8 & 9 came out? It’s okay to admit that you did…because odds are I was frozen in shock longer than you were. There are numbers involved in this schedule, distance and time limit-wise, that I have never done before…have never thought I COULD do ... More

 Okay, wow. I didn’t realize how long it had been since I posted last (I’m sorry!) – which may have left some of you thinking that I had been overtaken by the dark side and given up on training…which is fair to have thought given the tone of my last entry.Shortly after that post went up I received several messages ... More

26.2: Miles, or Degrees Below ZeroFirst, let me say that I am really excited to have been chosen as one of this year’s “Rookie Bloggers.” As the weeks progress and the PUBVCM approaches, I’m sure that you’ll find out more details about me and my running. For now, I can tell you that I am a middle school science teacher. ... More

Running: A Love StoryRunning is my center. When I was twelve years old, my high school’s cross country coach coaxed me into running more than a mile for the first time in my life in an attempt to recruit more people for our sparsely populated team. Since then, it’s been a part of me. It’s something that grounds me. It ... More

Ellane Hey, all!Ellane here. I got through this week of training. I have been breaking in my new shoes, which has been amazingly great for my feet. I take this week to encourage all of the newbies and maybe some of the veterans to pay attention to what your body is telling you. The importance of proper running gear cannot be ... More

Hello wonderful people, Ellane here, this is our final Rookie blog for year 30 the Vermont City Marathon!Wow what an amazing journey we have been on. Rookies, supporters, fans, Can you believe it is happening? Our journey together has been full of the ups the downs, the blisters, and injuries. Successes and loses, a once in a lifetime experience. No ... More

Ellane Hello, it’s Ellane. This week of training was hard—although, technically speaking, it was an easy week distance wise. Life had other things that needed to get done. With my son’s birthday and Easter, there just was not enough hours in the days. I was able to get my runs in at the beginning of the week. Come mid-week it became increasingly difficult to ... More

We are excited to announce our Vermont City Marathon Rookies for 2018. There are five of them, and they are all related! How cool is that? In the coming weeks, we will hear all about their training and motivation. Ellane Hi there, I am Ellane. This year I am embarking on an interesting journey. For all technical purposes, this is my first ... More

Ellane Here! Hello all you lovely people, it's Ellane! This was week 11— seriously 11. We have 7 weeks to go, can you believe it? I really can’t. We have been working so hard! Have you noticed any changes in yourself, your appetite, your appearance? I have! Currently, I am getting my diet under control and meal prepping better so I ... More

Ellane Here! Hello, all. Hope you are well. Let’s talk about week 12 of training. I started the week on a high note as I had PR’d in my long run at the end of last week. I was feeling confident in all the training I had done and that I was on the right track.This momentum carried through the week ... More

Ellane Here Hello, people! Let's think about week 8. Began the week with my first outside run, it was still a bit cold for me, but I made it and didn’t die! Although, for a good two or three hours after I kept coughing, that was super fun.Then we got snow, so much snow, the next four days. Treadmills for Angela ... More

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: May 22, 2017CONTACT: Jess Cover jess@runvermont.org, 802.863.8412RunVermont Announces 2017 Hall of Fame InducteesBurlington, Vermont (May 22, 2017) – RunVermont is pleased to announce the 2017 inductees into the RunVermont Hall of Fame. The 2017 honorees represent the rich depth and history of Vermont’s vibrant running community.  All of the individuals have devoted years of service to the ... More

For Immediate Release: March 2, 2016CONTACT: Jess Cover jess@runvermont.org, 802.863.8412RunVermont and MVP Health Care Partnership Brings Running to the Youth of VermontIn 1988 in Burlington, Vermont a handful of enthusiastic runners got together to talk about launching a marathon in their own home town. Little did they know what they were about to create. In 2016, the Vermont City Marathon ... More

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: April 13, 2015 CONTACT: Jess Cover jess@runvermont.org, 802.863.8412Burlington, Vermont (April 13, 2015) – RunVermont is pleased to announce the 2015 inductees into the RunVermont Hall of Fame. The 2015 honorees represent a wide array of contributions to Vermont’s vibrant running community. All of the individuals have devoted years of service to the sport of running and have been ... More

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: May 16, 2016CONTACT: Jess Cover jess@runvermont.org, 802.863.8412RunVermont Announces 2016 Hall of Fame Inductees Burlington, Vermont (May 16, 2016) – RunVermont is pleased to announce the 2016 inductees into the RunVermont Hall of Fame. The 2016 honorees represent a wide array of contributions to Vermont’s vibrant running community.  All of the individuals have devoted years of service to ... More

Looking to challenge yourself in 2016? Run the RunVermont Grand Prix Race Series! Run all four RunVermont races in 2016 and receive a one of a kind RunVermont Grand Prix Hoodie.You must sign up for Island Vines by July 18 to receive your Grand Prix Hoodie FirstRun 5k: January 1, 2016 Half Marathon Unplugged: April 9, 2016 M&T Bank Vermont City Marathon: May 29, 2016 ... More

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: January 30, 2018CONTACT: Jess Cover jess@runvermont.org, 802.863.8412Burlington, Vermont (January 30, 2018) – RUNVERMONT ANNOUNCES NEW PARTNERSHIP WITH TIMBERLANE DENTALWith the arrival of the New Year, and in anticipation of the 30th edition of the People’s United Bank Vermont City Marathon & Relays, RunVermont is pleased to announce that the Timberlane Dental Group will be assuming new partnership ... More

For Immediate Release: January 25, 2016CONTACT: Jess Cover jess@runvermont.org, 802.863.8412The 28th Annual People’s United Bank Vermont City Marathon Announcing Course Changes and Relay Registration Changes for Race Weekend - May 27 through 29, 2016 People’s United Bank Vermont City Marathon to Capitalize on Burlington’s Waterfront Improvements with New Layout for Finish Area and Waterfront Park RunVermont is pleased to announce plans to ... More

This weekend's temperatures solidify for me something I already knew, I am a huge wimp! I hate the cold and I really don't like running in cold weather, but with the wind chills this weekend, it seemed down right dangerous.  So to get the runs in, I escape to the relative warmth of my basement and the treadmill (running purists have ... More

Race Transfer and Deferral Policy A participant may transfer his/her registration from one race to another by using the registration fee paid for one race as a credit toward a future race. This policy applies to the following four RunVermont races: Half Marathon Unplugged, Pine Street Mile, Island Vines 10K,  and Resolution Run This policy DOES NOT apply to the Vermont City Marathon ... More

RunVermont’s Youth DirectorThis individual serves as the overall leader of RunVermont’s Youth Programming and events, including, but not limited to: Mini Milers – 10-12 week program serving children ages 4-12 as they engage in weekly activities to learn about and practice fitness, good nutrition, citizenship, and goal setting all while having fun and being safe. Mini Marathon - a fun-filled morning ... More

The RunVT Grand Prix??? Well, that sounds pretty good. All four races in 2016, each a different distance, AND then you get a special jacket?!! I am all in for commemorative race swag!!! It got me, hook, line, and sinker! Here begins the tale: it's Christmas Eve and I am listening for the last sounds of evidence that my two ... More

Not just any 10K, and not just any vineyard -- come run the Island Vines 10K at Snow Farm Vineyard in South Hero, Vermont. Make the most of the last day of summer, September 22, and run one of the most scenic 10K courses you will ever experience. The 10K is a loop course that starts and finishes at Snow ... More

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: November 30, 2015 CONTACT: Jess Cover jess@runvermont.org, 802.863.8412 RunVermont Seeks Nomination for Hall of Fame Inductees Burlington, Vermont (Nov 30, 2015) – RunVermont, in support of Vermont’s running community, is currently seeking nominations for the RunVermont Hall of Fame. Nominations will be due no later than 2/29/16 and the 2016 inductees will be honored during the many festivities of the ... More

Thanksgiving is just around the corner, and here at RunVermont, we have so much to be thankful for. We are in week two of our "Fuel Your Run" Blog and we have a delicious brussel sprout recipe and guest blog from a friend and chef Leslie Myers at FoodsenseNow. I love this recipe but for meat lovers out there - ... More

Thanks to our friends at Vermont State Homes for a great spotlight!Read More Here. More

The weather outside is frightful, but for some of us we don't have access to a treadmill or just yearn to be out of doors no matter what. Cold temperatures are a deterrent, but there are many layering techniques to "outrun" Mother Nature. The other obstacle is staying upright on slippery roads. There are certainly high tech (and expensive) shoes ... More

The People’s United Bank Vermont City Marathon announces a 33% increase in the prize purse for 2015 Race Burlington, Vermont  – RunVermont and the People’s United Bank Vermont City Marathon is proud to announced that they have increased the prize purse by 33% for the 2015 race.A total of $21,300 in prize money will be available for individual racers and clubs ... More

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: March 29, 2017CONTACT: Jess Cover jess@runvermont.org, 802.863.8412The People’s United Bank Vermont City Marathon Announces Free Race Photos through GameFace Media - Compliments of The Vermont Department of TourismBurlington, Vermont (March 29, 2017) – The People’s United Bank Vermont City Marathon is pleased to announce free digital photos for all participants running Vermont City Marathon & Relay on ... More

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: March 26, 2018CONTACT: Jess Cover jess@runvermont.org, 802.863.8412The People’s United Bank Vermont City Marathon Announces Never Give Up Ever as the 2018 Charity of ChoiceBurlington, Vermont (March 26, 2018) – RunVermont and the People’s United Bank Vermont City Marathon proudly announce that Never Give Up Ever will serve as the “Charity of Choice” for the 30th edition of ... More

December 2023 The RunVermont Pulse     In this edition of the RunVermont Pulse 1. Some words from our Director, Connelly's Corner 2. Freezy Cheeks is back! (+ a video montage from 2023 S6P) 3. Registration is open for Unplugged AND VCM 4. Behind the Bib by Chuck Spear 5. RunVermont's FunRun at Highlight Burlington 6. Training for the marathon 7. Supporter Shoutout: City of Burlington Connelly's Corner Reality Check On Thanksgiving morning I met ... More

    In this edition of the RunVermont Pulse 1. Some words from our Director, Connelly's Corner 2. NYE Highlight Funrun Recap 3. Freezy Cheeks 2024 4. Marathon Coaching Program  5. Motivation with Moe: Hello from Moe 6. Community Connection: Our Colorado friends who keep coming back! Connelly's Corner   RunVermont’s mission is stated as: RunVermont supports running as a lifelong activity by producing exceptional events and programs that engage our community and celebrate the athletic ... More

  In this edition of the RunVermont Pulse: 1. Some words from our Director, Connelly's Corner 2. Halloween Hustle recap 3. M&T Bank VCM registration has opened! 4. Thank you VTIFF 5. Sponsor Shoutout 6. A piece by a RunVermont runner, Danielle Brizzolara ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Connelly's Corner   Halloween and snow in the same week last week. Burlington. Treats and tricks.    Ask me in 6 months and I’ll say something different, but today ... More

In this October edition of the RunVermont Pulse   1. Some words from our Director, Connelly's Corner2. Island Vines Recap3. Local Running News: Saint Michael's College Equality Invitational 4. Out of town guests5. More to come with Youth Programming6. Sponsor Shoutout, Skirack  7. What races would you like to see us produce in the future? -------------------------------------------------------------------- Connelly's Corner First steps, first strides: Hello again from RunVermont’s home base in Burlington. We are so pleased ... More

You have put in all those weeks of training by logging several hundred miles of running and now you are ready for the taper!  While the taper is all about recovering from the cumulative fatigue of marathon training, it doesn’t mean you are taking the next three weeks off. For most first-time marathoners, the reduction in mileage represents the opportunity ... More

It is April 10, 2018, as I am writing this. As I look out the window from my desk, I can see snowflakes gently dropping from the sky.  As a life-long Vermonter, I am not surprised; as a nearly life-long runner, I am pretty ticked off.  You would think that I would be accustomed to the capricious nature of Vermont’s ... More

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New2-26.2 Training TipAs we pass the halfway point in your marathon training, it is time to take inventory of where you are now and how far you’ve come (literally and figuratively) since your began training. Hopefully, you have noticed changes in your conditioning which now allow you to tackle mileage which you didn’t think possible when this all began. As ... More

Weeks 16, 17 and 18Week 16: May 9 - May 15Monday - RestTuesday - 6 milesWednesday - RestThursday - 6 milesFriday - RestSaturday - 4 milesSunday - 10 milesWeek 17: May 16 - May 22 Monday - RestTuesday - 5 milesWednesday - RestThursday - 5 milesFriday - RestSaturday -  4 milesSunday - 8Week 18: May 23 - May 29 Monday - RestTuesday ... More

Week 2: February 1 - February 7 Monday: OffTuesday: 3-5 milesWednesday: 4-6 milesThursday: 3-5 milesFriday: OffSaturday: 4 milesSunday: 6 -10 milesWeek 3: February 8 - February 14 Monday: OffTuesday: 4 milesWednesday: OffThursday: 4 milesFriday: OffSaturday: 4 milesSunday: 6  milesTraining Tip: The Importance of Proper HydrationIt cannot be stressed enough how important proper hydration is to athletic performance. When dehydration occurs, however ... More

Week 6 - February 29 - March 6 Monday: Rest Tuesday: 4-6 miles Wednesday: 5-7 miles Thursday: 5-7 miles Friday: Rest Saturday: 5 miles Sunday: 9-13 miles Week 7 - March 7 - March 13  - Down Week Monday: Rest Tuesday: 5 miles Wednesday: Rest Thursday: 5 miles Friday: Rest Saturday: 4 miles Sunday: 8-10 miles More

TREADMILL TRAINING TO BOOST MARATHON PERFORMANCE -KIM LOEFFLER M.S.I admit that in my early racing years as a Professional Triathlete, I despised the treadmill. Living in Vermont, I spent many long hours sitting on an indoor bike trainer in my basement and swimming back and forth in a 25-yard pool staring at a black line. I avoided the treadmill at all ... More

Getting UnTapped: Vermont Athlete Josh Ferenc on How Fueling Changed his Game The Vermont City Marathon is a very special race to me as the first and only road marathon that I have ever run. I mainly focus on the trails and mountains, but living in VT made me want to experience the buzz that is VCM.I heard friends rave about ... More

We are excited to once again have Untapped All Natural Athletic Fuel at miles11.9 and 19 at the People’s United Bank Vermont City Marathon on Sunday, May 26.  Why Maple? Pure maple syrup is produced simply by removing water from maple sap, leaving behind the liquid gold that we know and love. This lack of heavy processing leaves a multitude of benefits ... More

 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: January 15, 2018CONTACT: Jess Cover jess@runvermont.org, 802.863.8412Burlington, Vermont (January 15, 2018) – UnTapped to Energize Runners In the 30th Edition of the People’s United Bank Vermont City Marathon.With the arrival of the New Year, and in anticipation of the 30th edition of the People’s United Bank Vermont City Marathon & Relays, RunVermont is pleased to announce that ... More

Start Corrals -Preferred Corral Access • In order for a marathoner to qualify for the Preferred Corral, you must submit a qualifying time of 3:20:00 or faster (marathon), 1:35:00 or faster (half marathon) or 43:00 or faster (10k) from a USATF Certified Course. Due to our limited staff resources, these are the only distances we will consider for inclusion in the ... More

These muffins are a fantastic snack or post-run refuel.  I put a little dab of nut butter on them or just eat them plain.  The quinoa is a great way to boost the protein and fiber content of everyday baked goods such as these muffins.This is technically a vegan recipe and does contain gluten, but can be adapted to suit all ... More

Another suprise reveal at the University of Vermont Indoor Track for the third member of Meb's Vermont City Marathon Relay Team!Welcome to the team Brooke Pietrafesa! Brooke's Submission It was a warm sunny summer afternoon in late July when a single split second changed my life forever.As I sat in the passenger seat of my grandmother’s tan Toyota corolla in my cotton ... More

The Vermont City Marathon has partnered with Registration Saver to offer you an affordable insurance policy to protect your registration fee and non-refundable travel costs. This affordable policy covers injury, illness and much more. Details Here More

 The Vermont City Marathon has partnered with Registration Saver to offer you an affordable insurance policy to protect your registration fee.This affordable policy covers injury, illness and much more. More

Volunteering at the marathon is a great team-building experience and a fun way to earn community service hours. We have group volunteering opportunities throughout May and on race weekend. Some examples of volunteer groups we have had are corporate groups, sports teams, students, church groups, and families.Jobs we like to place groups at include Aid Stations, Relay Exchange Zones, Bands, ... More

We are recycling this post from a few years back with updated statistics. Not only is our marathon fast – it is fun, and the community is over the top welcoming!Back when I was racing marathons (1986-1996) I wanted to run fast, but it was a lot harder then to research courses and figure out which races gave me the best ... More

January 2018Dear Marathoners:The name Marathoner has a nice ring to it, doesn’t it? You are about to embark on a life-altering journey and one which few can attest to having achieved.  Training for your first marathon will challenge you both mentally and physically in ways you never thought possible. It will also bring many moments of self-discovery as you endeavor ... More

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Jim Price and his daughter Megan will be running the 30th M&T Bank Vermont City Marathon as a pat of Bart Yasso's Relay Team.While I was a fairly good high school and college wrestler from ages 12-20, all the running I did in those years was to get in shape for wrestling or to make weight.  Nonetheless, I knew that ... More

Mother Nature sure is putting us all to the test this week, and we are getting lots of questions about running in the cold. How cold is too cold? How long can I stay outside? What do I wear? These decisions are personal, and I don't think there is one right or wrong answer.  It has taken me years to ... More

Why is Yoga so Great for Runners? Whether you’re a novice runner, a seasoned marathoner or triathlete, yoga is a great way to increase strength, flexibility, and body awareness. Adding yoga to your running routine can help improve athletic performance and prevent injury. Yoga can strengthen your core, increase your range of motion, prevent joint injury, improve your breathing, and help ... More