RunVermont Announces Official Results of the
2025 M&T Bank Vermont City Marathon & Relay
RunVermont's 36th annual M&T Bank Vermont City Marathon & Relay, Vermont’s largest single-day sporting event, took place on May 25, 2025. There were more than 5,000 athletes registered for the individual marathon and 2-person and 3 to 5-person relay events and thousands of spectators cheering them on along the race course.
“Congratulations to the top finishers of the 2025 M&T Bank Vermont City Marathon & Relay and to every participant for their outstanding effort and perseverance,” said Anthea Dexter-Cooper, Executive Director of RunVermont. “We’re incredibly thankful for the dedication of our volunteers, the generous support of M&T Bank and all our sponsors, and the amazing energy from the community. This event was a true celebration of athletic achievement and community pride.”
Heidi Stumpff, Regional President for Vermont at M&T Bank, shared, “It’s been an honor for M&T Bank to once again sponsor the Vermont City Marathon & Relay, a tradition that celebrates the strength and spirit of Vermonters and the larger running community. We’re thrilled to continue our sponsorship for the next four years and look forward to continuing our commitment to uplifting and investing in the communities we serve.”
In addition to serving as title sponsor, M&T Bank was proud to have more than 75 employees volunteer and 45 employees participate in the race.
Race Recap and Winners
This year’s race was a two-loop, 13.1 mile course for a total of 26.2 miles featuring some of Burlington’s most beloved spots, including the Church Street Marketplace and Burlington Bike Path. The start and finish lines were located at Waterfront Park and Lake Street.
Top finishers included:
Men’s Open Division
1. Ryan Eiler of Boston, MA, who finished in 2:17:04
2. Chris Gish of Jeffersonville, VT, who finished in 2:20:58
3. Sam Montclair of Cary, NC, who finished in 2:23:02
Non-Binary Division
Bryan Morseman of Bath, NY, who finished in 2:26:05
Women’s Open Division
1. Margaret Vido of Lafayette Hill, PA, who finished in 2:41:13
2. Hayley Collins of Tolland, CT, who finished in 2:48:49
3. Eliza Kerschner of Old Town, ME, who finished in 2:54:04
Men’s Masters Division
1. Dan McGrath of Whitehall, NY, who finished in 2:34:01
2. Frederic Leroux of Saint-Laurent, QC, who finished in 2:42:48
Women’s Masters Division
1. Katie Kissane of Fort Collins, CO, who finished in 2:59:03
2. Kimberly Lord of South Hero, VT, who finished in 3:09:00
Top Vermonters Division
Female: Sarah Shiman of South Burlington, VT, who finished in 3:05:02
Male: Chris Gish of Jeffersonville, VT, who finished in 2:20:58
Handcycling Division (half marathon distance)
Female: Edie Perkins of South Burlington, VT, who finished in 57:36
Male: Jordan Carrell of South Burlington, VT, who finished in 49:53
Push Rim Division (half marathon distance)
Shannon Franks of Burlington, VT, who finished in 1:35:58
Official results, including age-group and relay-division winners, are posted on RunVermont’s website.
Thank you to our 2025 partners!
M&T Bank, Altra, Darn Tough Vermont, DexaFit, Farrell Distributing Corporation, GlobalFoundries, JMM Accounting, Kinney Drugs, Leonardo’s Pizza, Michelob Ultra, Performance Foodservice, Skirack, Thuja Outdoor Clothing, University of Vermont Health Network and Medical Center, UnTapped All Natural Athletic Fuel, and Wasted*.