I’m not, objectively, a very fast runner, but I’m also not someone who is adept at slowing down. If I know that it is going to take me X minutes to go for the run that I put on my calendar between meetings, I won’t get out the door until I have X-1 minutes for the run. This is not ... More

Looks like you really shouldn't miss the M&T Bank Vermont City Marathon!HolidayLettings, a TripAdvisor website, recently featured us as one of '50 US Road Races to Attempt in your Lifetime,' alongside other races such as the Clarence Delmar Marathon in New Hampshire, the Pikes Peak Marathon in Colorado, and the Harpoon 5 Miler in Boston! While you're in town, how about ... 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

It is the LARGEST Marathon Relay in the country You get to be on a team with your favorite people (friends/family/coworkers) Vermont has the most craft breweries per capita in the country - plenty of spots right in Burlington and nearby to continue your team's post-run celebration From the electrifying energy of the Church Street Marketplace, to the stunning lakeside and mountainscape sections, ... More

We're bringing back the Mile -- The Pine Street Mile, that is! A flat, fast one-mile race this September on Pine Street in Downtown Burlington, Vermont awaits. Milers have four choices: Challenge Mile for those looking for a fast time; Merry Mile for those running for fun and charity; Youth Mile for kids 14 and under; and a Virtual Mile ... More

Let’s look behind the curtain at the production of a marathon event and see what it takes to provide a race for a few thousand people.  First, a few numbers: how about 1,700 volunteers – all ages, shapes, skills and outlooks.  Food – 800 pizzas, 4,500 bananas, 6,000 oranges, 3,000 bagels.  Water – 800 5 gallon jugs, 300 cases of ½ ... More

I ran my first steps in Burlington back in September 1983 as a college freshman. 30,000 lifetime miles later, the vast majority spent right here, I’ve seen everything the Queen City offers. About 10 years ago, I even ran every single street and path in Burlington within a single calendar year.   Whether you are a visitor or a local veteran, finding ... More