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In this edition of the RunVermont Pulse: 1. Spooky Youth Fun Run Recap 2. Don't Let Your Running Shoes Hibernate!  3. Connelly's Corner 4. 'Tis the season for RunVermont Races 5. From the Blog 6. Join the RunVermont Team 7. RunVermont Lodging Partners Spooky Youth Fun Run Recap Youth Participants Ready at the Start, Max Baron Photography This fall marked a new milestone for RunVermont as we brought our first ... More

It’s a crisp Sunday morning, 72 degrees, and the sun is playing hide-and-seek behind a few lazy clouds. Not quite peak running weather, but close enough to make you feel alive. One of my favorite Sunday activities is a long run. So, that is what I am doing. The moment my shoes hit the pavement, my legs take over, starting ... More

Unlike previous milestone birthdays, forty felt different.  It marked an intangible but profound shift, as though I were finally closing the chapter on my youth and stepping into a new stage of life.   Our twenties and thirties are often defined by life’s biggest milestones, and mine were no exception.  My twenties were marked by college and law school, first (and second) ... More

RunVermont is looking for its next Director of Race Operations, to oversee all operational components of RunVermont races, including the M&T Bank Vermont City Marathon & Relay. This is agreat opportunity to bring your skills and experience to an organization that has been producing a large regional marathon that draws participants from all across the United States. The hiring timeline ... More

To the best of my memory, I have never worn glitter. I’m not super sparkly; I’m not usually a hype squad; I don’t exude a massive amount of feminine energy. I’m also not super competitive and don’t need a reminder to myself that XYZ (in this case, running) is supposed to be fun. For silly reasons, I have never felt like ... More

October can mean different things to different people. In Vermont especially, it can mean beautiful fall foliage, or it can mean Halloween, pumpkin spice lattes, crisp, cool nights, and more. To me, October has always meant my birthday, and for those of us born in 1986, it means we're turning 40 this year. As October 2026 approaches, I'm reminded of ... More

In this edition of the RunVermont Pulse: 1. Registration is Open for Spring Races 2. Island Vines: Rain Can't Stop Us 3. Spooky Youth Fun Run (10/31) 4. From the Blog 5. The Best of Partners 6. Join Gordon MacFarland, Author of Staying With It (10/27) Island Vines Participants, Lee Krohn Photography Registration is Open: Fall into Your 2027 Race Goals! October has arrived, bringing crisp autumn air, vibrant ... More

Editor's Note: This blog post was written before the Red Sox were knocked out of the World Series. One of the ironic pleasures of the end of the Red Sox season (although, as I write this, the Sox have a firm hold on the second wild card spot and are virtually assured of playing at least two post-season games) is listening ... More

Burlington, VT – October 1, 2026 – RunVermont, a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting running as a lifelong activity, announced today that registration is officially open for its 2027 M&T Bank Vermont City Marathon & Relay, the 2027 Half Marathon Unplugged presented by Switchback Brewing Co., and the M&T Bank Vermont City Two Mile and Mini Marathon. The M&T Bank Vermont ... More

Before I ever started running with my mom, I was her “bicycle escort” on long runs—mostly to keep her company and carry her water. As a city kid who did not learn to ride a bike until age eight, cycling never felt like second nature or a gateway to freedom. My own kids, on the other hand, will never remember ... More