RunVermont will be bringing live races back in a few short weeks. These events will have significant modifications to ensure compliance with all general guidelines for public health practices and specific directives that have been developed by RunVermont, in conjunction with the Governor’s Restart Task Force, the VT Department of Health and all applicable municipal agencies in the communities that ... 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

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

Running in the time of COVID has proven difficult if only because of the lack of in-person races. We runners had to resort to a virtual world to find some measure of purpose to our training. And while virtual races are a nice diversion, there is nothing like having the opportunity to toe the line for a live race! It is ... More

Registration is now open for the 14th annual Half Marathon Unplugged presented by Switchback Brewing. Mark your calendar for Saturday April 11, 2020, click the registration link, make that commitment to yourself that 2020 is your biggest year of training and racing yet and that all your pr’s better watch out because here you come!  On the operations side, after 8 years with start ... 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

During a long group run in December a conversation emerged about the different opportunities to run two half-marathons in one weekend.  I never have attempted that feat, but it has been an item on my runner's bucket list.  I thought the best local opportunity would be GMAA's Rollin Irish Half Marathon & Plattsburgh Half Marathon (Saturday-Sunday) in late April, but ... More

Choosing the right race distance can be an exciting decision  for any runner.. Whether you are stepping up to your first 5K, aiming for a half marathon personal record, or preparing to conquer a full 26.2-mile course, choosing a distance that fits your lifestyle and fitness keeps training enjoyable. At RunVermont, we believe every athlete thrives when their goal matches ... More

I am happy with my time but what a 'race' it was. My Half Marathon Unplugged Virtual Race on Saturday was a race with a lot of emotion for many reasons. One being last year I went into Unplugged with an injury to my calf, at mile 9 felt it pull and limped the rest of the way to the ... More

A reimagined route improves the participant experience by eliminating potential train delays and route crossovers, while a debut half marathon opens one of the country's most welcoming races to even more participants. BURLINGTON, VT — Sept. 24, 2026 — RunVermont today unveiled a redesigned course for the M&T Bank Vermont City Marathon & Relay and announced a brand-new half marathon distance ... More

As I sit at my desk and look out the window at the season's first real snowfall, I realize it won’t be long and we’ll be in the new decade...2020! So now you can insert the usual laments like; where did the time go, when did I get so old, and the classic; this is the year I’m going to ... More