I had the occasion to open an annual newsletter from an organization I belong to and inside found a rather interesting test.  It’s a test that reveals what’s most important to you.  So, with full attribution to the Adirondack 46ers and Charles Shulz (yep, Charlie Brown, Lucy, Snoopy, Linus, Pig Pen, et. Al.), here’s Part One of this little test: Name ... More

It takes over 1700 volunteers to make the magic of M&T Bank Vermont City Marathon happen. And many of those volunteers staff our AMAZING aid stations!Aid Station INFO Locations we are looking for groups to take over are:Beltline South- Route 127 at mile 4.3/ 7.8Staniford Firehouse- North Ave at mile 20.3How many volunteers does it take to run a Marathon Aid ... More

In this edition of the RunVermont Pulse: 1. Reflections on a Year of Blogging 2. Kid Powered Fun Run Coming Up! 2. Athlete Spotlights 3. Rosy Cheeks to Freezy Cheeks: Sponsor Spotlights 4. Vineyard Vibes at Island Vines SB Nite Out Youth Fun Run on July 23 (PC: Max Baron) Reflections on a Year of Blogging When I started at RunVermont in November 2024, it had been a ... 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

In this edition of the RunVermont Pulse: 1. Registration is Open for Spring Races 2. Island Vines: Rain Can't Stop Us 3. Spooky Youth Fun Run (10/31) 4. From the Blog 5. The Best of Partners 6. Join Gordon MacFarland, Author of Staying With It (10/27) Island Vines Participants, Lee Krohn Photography Registration is Open: Fall into Your 2027 Race Goals! October has arrived, bringing crisp autumn air, vibrant ... 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