The M&T Bank Vermont City Marathon Invited Runner Program is open to any athlete eligible to compete in the Olympic Trials for their country of residence. Invited Runner Program athletes receive complimentary entry, and may be eligible for other travel-related perks based on their accomplishments in our sport.
Standards
To apply to the Invited Runner Program for the 2027 M&T Bank Vermont City Marathon, runners should have achieved the following results between January 2025 and March 2027.
Marathon (Open): Male 2:30:00, Female 3:00:00
Half Marathon (Open): Male 1:10:00, Female 1:28:00
Marathon (Masters): Male 2:37:00, Female 3:10:00
Half Marathon (Masters): Male 1:14:00, Female 1:33:00
For racers without current marathon or half marathon results that meet Program standards, especially those who are returning to running after a significant injury with a prolonged recovery time or the birth of a child, please feel free to submit outstanding results from other distances for consideration. We do not have standards developed for non-binary runners and will consider the inclusion of non-binary runners and athletes with a disability in our Invited Runner Program on a case-by-case basis.
Program Benefits:
Complimentary entry for the athlete
Seeded bib number
Front of Start Line access
Personal fluid bottles at aid stations
Pre-race technical meeting
Racer bios and photos posted on the race website
Access to the Invited Athlete Staging Area at the race start/finish (transportation of gear check and access to facilities)
Stipends for travel and incidentals are aailable for highly qualified appliccants
To apply for the Invited Runner Program, please contact our Invited Runner Coordinator, Greg MacGowan with your racing resume and biography. Applications open in December 2026, and space is limited.
