Looking for a new challenge in 2019? Run the RunVermont Grand Prix Race Series!New this year! You can run three races and volunteer at one instead of running all four races.* Complete the 2019 Grand Prix to receive a one-of-a-kind RunVermont Grand Prix Jacket.Half Marathon Unplugged: April 13, 2019 People’s United Bank Vermont City Marathon: May 26, 2019* Pine Street Mile: September 8, 2019 Island ... More

That’s right, 2020 is just around the corner and we’ve been busy getting ready to provide you with great events in the coming year. To get things rolling, registration for the 32nd edition of the People’s United Bank Vermont City Marathon & Relays is now open. And we’re planning to provide you with a few more tools and lots more ... More

As we close out 2025, we want to share something special with you: the moments that stayed with our team long after the finish line tape came down and the last medal was placed around an athlete's neck. From 3am course setups to record-breaking performances, from inspiring conversations at the Expo to miles logged on cruise ship decks, each member of ... More

It takes over 1700 volunteers to make the magic of People’s United Bank Vermont City Marathon happen. And many of those volunteers staff our AMAZING aid stations!Currently we have a need for groups to fill two Aid Stations. Bike Path Leddy Park Aid Station (16 volunteers) and Ice Pops- Bike Path New North End (6 people)Volunteering at an Aid Station is ... More

It takes over 1700 volunteers to make the magic of People’s United Bank Vermont City Marathon happen. And many of those volunteers staff our AMAZING aid stations!Volunteering at an Aid Station is a great team-building experience and a fun way to earn community service hours.If your group is interested in adopting an Aid Station or for more information, please e-mail ... 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

Become a member of our Race Committee – the magnificent team responsible for the execution of Vermont’s greatest sporting event! This is your chance to be on the inside, you won’t just feel the burn… you’ll be the burn! A little bit of your time, a lot of your unstoppable personality and some great swag will all come together to ... More

We have a great line up of entertainment for the marathon this year. Click Entertainers receive all of the great volunteer benefits we offer. We’re conducting a weekly Volunteer Raffle – the earlier you sign up, the more chances you have to win some great prizes. You could win a pair of HOKA ONE ONE running shoes, a $50 Gift Card from Hannafords, ... 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

 It’s that time of year again; RunVermont is recruiting volunteers for the 2015 People’s United Bank Vermont City Marathon on Sunday, May 24 and Half Marathon Unplugged on Saturday April 11. Join us for one (or both!) races and become an essential player in making the Marathon and half Marathon the thriving and vibrant events that they are every year. There ... More

New for 2019 - We’ve got a cool challenge for our amazing M&T Bank Vermont City Marathon and Timberlane Dental Mini Marathon Volunteers.  People’s United Bank has stepped up to help us continue to recognize the remarkable work of our volunteers and support community organizations at the same time.Prize: All volunteers will be entered into a drawing for $500 awarded to ... More

It’s That Time of Year Again! At RunVermont we are getting ready for our spring races!  We are recruiting volunteers for the Win Monthly Prizes! Want to get in on some prizes from our sponsors and some great local businesses?  We have two ways for volunteers to win prizes this year. Register to volunteer online and you’ll be automatically entered into our ... More

BURLINGTON, VT – The People’s United Bank Community Spirit award was presented to the Lakewood Estates neighborhood in the new north end of Burlington shortly after the race in 2014. Members of the Lakewood Estates neighborhood were presented with a banner that they hung proudly during the 2015 marathon.During this year’s race, the runners were asked to vote on the ... More

This will be my 3rd year volunteering for People’s United Bank at the Ready! Set! Run! Festival.I’m the co-chair of the committee of volunteers for MVP Health Care Ready! Set! Run! Festival for People’s United Employees. Our role is to greet the children as they arrive and give out People’s United Bank giveaways. We usually offer 3-4 products such as sunglasses, water bottles, ... More

The People’s United Bank Community Spirit award was presented to the Lakewood Estates neighborhood in the new north end of Burlington shortly after the race in 2014. Members of the Lakewood Estates neighborhood were presented with a banner that they can hang proudly during the 2015 marathon. The community spirit award is given to the neighborhood who: Does something remarkable to ... More

I’m humbled.  I am struck by the enormity of organizing an event as large as the M&T Bank Vermont City Marathon.  I started reflecting on the number of people that are needed to successfully host an event of this magnitude, and the numbers quickly started spiraling out of control.  I knew from personal experience that just considering the medical team, ... More

The motto of the M&T Bank Vermont City Marathon & Relay is “run, cheer, volunteer.” There is a way for everyone to participate in this quintessential Vermont running race and the entirety of the weekend. Whether you are running (or walking, plodding, jogging, or yogging) in the race, volunteering to help ensure the race can safely happen, or spending five ... More

At Volunteer Benefits An official 2019 People’s United Bank Vermont City Marathon or Timberlane Dental Mini Marathon Volunteer T-shirt A $5 Bueno y Sano coupon & Texas Roadhouse free appetizer coupon A ticket to opening day for the Vermont Lake Monsters. Entry into out monthly volunteer raffle. Win great prizes! Earn community service hours The satisfaction of knowing that you helped produce ... More

It’s that time of year again and we have a lot going on at RunVermont. We are recruiting volunteers for the an essential player in making the Marathon the thriving and vibrant events that they are every year. There are many diverse volunteer options.A few examples of volunteer positions include:  Course Monitor, Green Team Volunteer, Food Tent Volunteer, Expo ... More

Volunteering at the marathon is a great team-building experience and a fun way to earn community service hours. We have group volunteering opportunities throughout May and on race weekend. Some examples of volunteer groups we have had are corporate groups, sports teams, students, church groups, and families.Jobs we like to place groups at include Aid Stations, Relay Exchange Zones, Bands, ... 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

Hmmm...what is this volunteering stuff all about? I recently had the opportunity to chat with Dave, who is one of our most active volunteers. We've put in 'a bunch' of hours together working on various volunteer tasks (and he still talks to me!) and I wanted to learn more about his motivation. Dave described his volunteer history and how he ... More