RunVermont

RunVermont is proud to present the best road races in Vermont, the M&T Bank Vermont City Marathon and 16 other races throughout the year!

08/28/2026

Two M&T Bank Vermont City Marathon standouts. Two breakthrough races. Two stories worth a listen. 🎙️

2026 VCM Champion Ryan Smith and 2019 VCM Champion (and 2026 runner-up) Rachel Schilkowsky both joined the Road to the Trials podcast to talk about their races at VCM that earned them spots at the 2028 U.S. Olympic Marathon Trials, plus the training, setbacks, lessons, and decisions that got them there.

Whether you followed their races in Burlington or are just looking for something good to queue up on your next run, both episodes are worth a listen.

🎧 Ryan Smith: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ryan-smith-the-finish-line-reaction-everyone-was/id1468827005?i=1000774779824
🎧 Rachel Schilkowsky: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/how-rachel-schilkowsky-finally-solved-the-marathon/id1468827005?i=1000777747133

08/26/2026

Happy National Dog Day to the best training partners a runner could ask for! 🐾

Around here, we know running is a lifelong love, and for a lot of us, the trails, the bike path, and those early mornings are a whole lot better with a four-legged friend leading the way. Who else greets a 6 a.m. alarm with pure joy, sets an honest pace, and treats every water stop like the best moment of their day?

Whether they’re logging quiet miles alongside you, cheering from the sidelines, or perfecting the post-run couch nap, today we’re celebrating all the furry running buddies who keep our community moving forward, mile after mile.

Drop a photo of your favorite running buddy in the comments so we can shower them with the love they’ve more than earned. 🧡

(A big thank you to George and Moonie for being our spokesdogs!)

08/25/2026

A whole lot of kid-powered fun! ⚡️

What a day at the first ever Kid Powered Fun Run! We loved watching kids run, walk, skip, and make their way around Waterfront Park at the Net Zero Energy Festival.

A huge thank you to Burlington Electric Department for inviting RunVermont to be part of this year’s festival and for helping us celebrate the connection between healthy communities, movement, and a more sustainable future. And of course, thank you to CHAMP for getting the fun started! ⚾️

We’re so grateful to everyone who came out, volunteered, cheered, and helped make the day so much fun. ☀️

08/24/2026

What if the secret to becoming a stronger athlete is doing more than one thing?

In RunVermont’s recent blog post, Lauren makes the case for being a multi-sport athlete. She explores how running, mountain biking, and strength training, along with the communities she’s found through each, have helped her become a stronger, more adaptable, and more confident athlete.

Here in Vermont, the love of movement is rooted in community. Vermont Mountain Bike Association builds and maintains trails that invite Lauren to explore. Crossfit Burlington creates a supportive environment where she can get stronger alongside others. And through RunVermont, Lauren has the opportunity to bring people together to chase goals and celebrate milestones. Together, these communities remind her that movement can be both an individual pursuit and something we experience together.

Cross-training isn’t about mastering every sport. It’s about discovering how different ways of moving can challenge you, complement one another, and help you become a more capable athlete.

Read The Case for Being a Multi-Sport Athlete at https://www.runvermont.org/blog/the-case-for-being-a-multi-sport-athlete/

08/21/2026

Get a sneak peek at what’s waiting for you at the Island Vines 5K, 10K, and Youth Fun Run! We’re taking you on a visual tour of the course; from hay bales and classic Vermont barns to endless Lake Champlain views. Swipe through to scout your race day scenery!

Clip 1 Around 1.2 miles in, crest the second hill to catch a peek of this classic red barn and silos—one of the best photo spots on the Island Vines 10K course!

Clip 2 1.9 miles in: Just after the 5K turn around, the trees clear and the stunning open views of Lake Champlain kick in with a fresh lake breeze. This is what running in South Hero is all about!

Clip 3 Approaching 3.1 miles and the turnaround point for the 10K, where the trees open up to breathtaking, wide-open views across Lake Champlain!

Clip 4 At 4.3 miles, rolling green fields lead the way home with Lake Champlain on your right and the starting barn in sight for the final push!

Clip 5 Hitting the hardest hill of the course around Mile 5.5, steady push to the top before enjoying a nice downhill glide through the pines to the finish line!

Clip 6 Rounding the final bend: Snow Farm Vineyard & Distillery comes into view! Sprint down the gentle slope into the driveway, cross the finish line, and grab a beverage, food, and a front-row seat for live music and Youth Fun Run at 10:15!

08/19/2026

🏃 50 marathons. 50 states. Before he turns 50. 🏃

Meet Jason Baer! And yes, he's exactly as unstoppable as that goal sounds.

Our latest "Meet the Athlete" spotlight goes to a true mainstay of the local running scene, and the man is a machine: nearly 250 marathons run, with his tenth running of the M&T Bank Vermont City Marathon already on his calendar for next year.

Jason's the kind of runner who doesn't wait for a start line. When the pandemic shut things down, he ran the entire original VCM course solo. Just him, the pavement, and the miles. Jason’s dedication to the sport is matched only by his love for the local community.

Drop a 🔥 in the comments to cheer Jason on! And check out his Instagram account for great running content that will have you itching to take on your own next challenge.

08/14/2026

Join us on September 20th in South Hero for the Island Vines 5K, 10K and Youth Fun Run, where there is something for everyone, including our youngest runners!

Youth Fun Run participants will decorate their race bibs before heading out on a half-mile course around the vineyard, then finish strong through the same finish chute as the 5K and 10K.

After the race, stick around for live music, delicious food trucks, and a relaxing afternoon overlooking Lake Champlain at Snow Farm Vineyard.

A chance for kids to experience the joy of running, cross a finish line, and be part of the Island Vines race-day tradition.

Register at the 🔗 in bio

08/13/2026

Want to be part of Island Vines without putting on a bib? 👀 Join the volunteer team!

We’re looking for people to help welcome participants, support the course, assist at the finish area, manage parking, and keep race morning running smoothly.

Whether you’ve volunteered with RunVermont before or this is your first time, it’s a great way to support our community and experience the energy of race day at Snow Farm Vineyard & Winery.

Come for the vineyard views, stay for the finish-line excitement. Sign up to volunteer through the link: https://www.runvermont.org/volunteer/ 💚

08/12/2026

On International Youth Day, we are cheering on the young runners inspiring us all while creating a community where more children get their moment at the finish line.

As a nonprofit powered by our local community, we work to remove barriers to running through free and low-cost youth programs, races, and events throughout Vermont.

Want to help empower the next generation? Here’s how you can get involved:

Participate: Register a young runner for an upcoming youth event

Volunteer: Support race day by choosing from a variety of volunteer positions

Donate: Help keep our youth programs accessible to all

Sponsor: Interested in business or community sponsorship opportunities? Email [email protected]

Visit the link in our bio to learn more!

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