Every Memorial Day Weekend, I’m reminded why I love Vermont so much. Burlington comes alive with an unmistakable energy as thousands of runners, volunteers, neighbors, and supporters fill the city with a shared sense of purpose. As part of the team at M&T Bank, the proud title sponsor of the M&T Bank Vermont City Marathon & Relay, I look forward ... More

We hear from our runners time and time again that the volunteers and the community make this race special. Each year People’s United Bank gives awards for the most spirited neighborhood, aid station and volunteer. Those chosen for these three awards receive $500 to donate to the Vermont charity of their choice! Runners will have the opportunity to vote for ... More

For the second year in a row, after a seven-year hiatus, I got to participate in one of my favorite race weekends of the year: the Vermont 100 Endurance Race. When it comes to running in Vermont, there is nothing quite like this event. I have only been a participant in the RACE once, but (subtle difference) I have been ... More

RunVermont, Green Mountain Athletic Association (GMAA), and the City of Burlington Host Historic One-Mile Race on Newly Completed Roadway Burlington, VT – June 24, 2026 – A historic road made for an historic fundraiser. On June 21, 2026, the newly completed Champlain Parkway served as the venue for The Parkway Mile, a one-mile race that brought together over 400 runners, walkers, ... More

The RunVermont Pulse In this edition of the RunVermont Pulse: 1.  SB Nite Out Youth Fun Run on July 23rd2.  The Parkway Mile Recap3.  Island Vines 10K, 5K & Youth Fun Run Price Increase4.  Volunteer Spotlight: Ken Schatz5.  New Marathon State Records6.  Sponsor Shoutout: Vermont Brownie Company Participants at The Parkway Mile (PC: Nicholas Ponzio) RunVermont x SB Nite Out Youth Fun Run RunVermont is ... More

The RunVermont Pulse In this edition of the RunVermont Pulse: 1. Finish Festival Fun (Half Marathon Unplugged) 2. Powered by Possibility (FREE youth event) 3. 2026 VCM Digital Race Guide (business listings) 4. Final Freezy Cheeks Recap 5. Volunteer Spotlight 6. Exercises to Prevent Injuries from VASTA 7. From the Blog Participants at Freezy Cheeks: Third Berg, Lee Krohn Photography Finish Festival Fun Finishers at 2025 Half Marathon Unplugged Psst. Did you ... More

I’m new to Strava, but I’ve been an admirer of "Strava art" for years—especially those stop-motion animations created day-by-day. While I might not be that artistically inclined, I love naming my Vermont running routes by the distinct shapes they carve into the map. Whether you’re a solo explorer or part of the local running community, the geometry of your run ... More

The M&T Bank Vermont City Marathon & Relay (PUBVCM) is supported by our 75-person Marathon Command (aka Race Committee) Team who oversee 1,700 volunteers managing nearly 2,000 tasks. Wow, that's a lot of volunteers and, yes, many volunteers take on multiple tasks and shifts. Most volunteers are local, range in age from 8 to 80+ and have been supporting this event ... More