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Still thinking about race weekend? Same. 💚The good news: registration for the 2027 M&T Bank Vermont City Marathon is off...
05/29/2026

Still thinking about race weekend? Same. 💚

The good news: registration for the 2027 M&T Bank Vermont City Marathon is officially OPEN. Early bird registration pricing is available for the marathon and wheelchair races through Sunday, June 7th 2026. Registration will reopen this fall.

Join us back in Burlington on Sunday, May 30, 2027, for a fast and scenic course through the city, along Lake Champlain, and past views of the Adirondack Mountains.

Secure your spot now and we’ll see you back at the starting line. https://runsignup.com/Race/VT/Burlington/VermontCityMarathonEarlyRegistration

05/24/2026

The Vermont City Marathon is officially underway! Let’s do this.

Meet Tim Noonan of Montpelier, who is about to run in his 25th M&T Bank Vermont City Marathon.Tim has been running for n...
05/23/2026

Meet Tim Noonan of Montpelier, who is about to run in his 25th M&T Bank Vermont City Marathon.

Tim has been running for nearly 50 years. He ran our very first VCM back in 1989, finishing just a handful of seconds behind eventual race director Joe Connelly, a fact neither of them realized until they pulled out an old Burlington Free Press clipping decades later. He just completed his 100th career marathon last fall in Maine and now, at 70, this will be his first marathon in a new age group.

Ask him why he keeps coming back to Burlington, and the answer is simple: the relay. Tim says: "It's the only marathon I've seen that has a relay that's so prominent. It adds a lot of spirit to the event. The community atmosphere on race day is so wonderful."

Tim also serves as President of Central Vermont Runners, where he directs local races and builds community one event at a time (like their famous Mutt Strut!).

Twenty-five marathons in, still showing up. We're grateful to have you on the course, Tim!

We’re proud to celebrate the 2026 RunVermont Hall of Fame class during M&T Bank Vermont City Marathon & Relay weekend:✨ ...
05/22/2026

We’re proud to celebrate the 2026 RunVermont Hall of Fame class during M&T Bank Vermont City Marathon & Relay weekend:

✨ Ray W. Allen
✨ Joe Connelly
✨ Matt Pelletier
✨ Molly Peters
✨ Russ Pickering
✨ Anne Czaplinski Treadwell
✨ Heidi Westover

This year’s class reflects every part of what makes Vermont running so special: championship performances, decades of mentorship, community leadership, and the people who’ve quietly shaped the sport behind the scenes for generations.

Join us in congratulating the 2026 inductees as they are formally honored on Friday, May 22 at the Sports & Fitness Expo at the DoubleTree by Hilton in South Burlington.

Thank you to these incredible individuals for the miles, memories, and lasting impact they’ve made on Vermont’s running community. 👏

Meet the Maker: The Artist Behind Your 2026 M&T Bank Vermont City Marathon & Relay Shirt & Poster!Look closely at this y...
05/21/2026

Meet the Maker: The Artist Behind Your 2026 M&T Bank Vermont City Marathon & Relay Shirt & Poster!

Look closely at this year's shirt and poster, and you'll find a whole little world: the steeple at the top of Church Street, bees and clovers, trees, a dog (because of course), and runners of every shape, age, and ability moving through it all. That world was drawn by Sau.

Sau is the artist behind the 2026 M&T Bank Vermont City Marathon & Relay shirt and poster, a piece of line work, ink, and color that captures Burlington and the feeling of race weekend.

A self-described inquisitive observer, Sau came to this project the way many good things at VCM happen: by showing up. After volunteering on the race committee last year, including at the finish line on race day, Sau saw a call for artwork ideas, brought a few sketches to a brainstorming meeting, and was invited to lead the design.

A few things we loved learning about their process:

- Burlington, on purpose. Two sketches were submitted for consideration: one more broadly about Vermont, one rooted specifically in Burlington. The Burlington version won because the race is rooted here, and Church Street is the place many visitors remember.

- Vermont's relationship with nature. The bees, clovers, and trees aren't decoration. For Sau, who hiked the Long Trail with a rugby teammate and stayed in Vermont because of it, that "familial relationship with nature" is what makes the state feel like nowhere else.

- Every kind of runner. Watching last year's race, Sau was struck by the full spectrum of people who showed up: different body types, ages, accessibility needs, and stories. Drawing that range into the artwork was intentional. "Sometimes a marathon seems really unattainable," Sau says, "but watching the Vermont race, it's like, anybody can do it."

That's the spirit Sau hopes lives on in every shirt pulled on after race day and every poster pinned to a wall: a reminder that movement, nature, and small moments of joy belong to everyone.

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Website: LSauArt.com

Meet the Maker: The Hands Behind the 2026 M&T Bank Vermont City Marathon AwardsSome awards live in a box. Others earn a ...
05/19/2026

Meet the Maker: The Hands Behind the 2026 M&T Bank Vermont City Marathon Awards

Some awards live in a box. Others earn a spot on the mantle. That's exactly what Joe Pasteris sets out to make.

Joe is the Vermont-based maker behind this year's M&T Bank Vermont City Marathon awards: 17 one-of-a-kind pieces handcrafted from wood and metal, designed to capture the feeling of race weekend in Burlington: showcasing a street map of the city with the marathon route traced across it and Lake Champlain alongside. Look closely, some of the awards, those fit for race champions, even have Champ on them.

"My goal is to make something people want to keep and show off," Joe says. "Something that people will see in your home and go, 'oh cool, tell me about this.'"

A few things we loved learning about his process:

Locally sourced where possible. Joe works with maple hardwood from The Tree House Hardwords and Millshop in South Burlington and sources materials locally whenever possible.

Built at Generator Makerspace. Joe does the bulk of his work at Burlington's community makerspace, using the wood shop, metal shop, and laser cutters to bring each piece to life.

He's one of us! Joe's a runner, too (though, in his words, "I never win my own awards"). Being part of the community shapes how he thinks about what makes an award feel meaningful.

Local materials, local makerspace, local hands. This kind of craftsmanship is what makes race weekend in Burlington feel like Burlington. To the top finishers taking one of these home on May 24: You've earned something built to last.

Learn more about Joe at https://joepasteris.com/wildlineawards

Mark your calendars for events and programs happening at the Sports & Fitness Expo that you won’t want to miss! Open to ...
05/16/2026

Mark your calendars for events and programs happening at the Sports & Fitness Expo that you won’t want to miss! Open to the public 👟✨

Join us Friday and Saturday of Marathon Weekend at the Sports & Fitness Expo in South Burlington for two days of films, panels, giveaways, community conversations, family activities, and race weekend fun.

From adaptive athlete screenings and invited runner panels to Expo Bingo, relay team contests, comedy night, coloring pages, and more, there’s something for everyone throughout the weekend.

Whether you’re racing, cheering, volunteering, or simply soaking in the energy of marathon weekend, the Expo is the perfect place to kick things off 💚

Visit our Race Guide at https://online.flippingbook.com/view/1013981826/

Planning to attend Laugh & Run Burlington with Tommy McClellan-Willard? Reserve your free spot here: https://www.vermontpublic.org/vermont-events-calendar/event/laugh-run-burlington-13-05-2026-08-28-04

Shake out those legs and kick off race weekend with the 2026 VCM Pace Team 👟✨Join us Saturday, May 23 at 9 AM for the M&...
05/14/2026

Shake out those legs and kick off race weekend with the 2026 VCM Pace Team 👟✨

Join us Saturday, May 23 at 9 AM for the M&T Bank Vermont City Marathon and Relay Shakeout Run with the Pace Team, starting and finishing at SKIRACK and powered by UnTapped. Good company, easy miles, and maple-powered fuel samples to get you ready for the starting line.

Whether you’re aiming for a PR, looking to calm race-day nerves, or just want an easy community run before Sunday, this is a great chance to meet the pace team, connect with fellow athletes, and soak in the energy of marathon weekend. Open to the public!

Flemy the Flu Monster and friends return for the Mascot Dash as part of the M&T Bank Mini Marathon, and let’s just say… ...
05/13/2026

Flemy the Flu Monster and friends return for the Mascot Dash as part of the M&T Bank Mini Marathon, and let’s just say… race day is about to get interesting. Swipe through to meet the 2026 lineup 🎉🏅

This year’s invited mascots are ready to bring the hype, the chaos, and maybe a little friendly rivalry to the course. Some have speed. Some have spirit. Some are just hoping the costume doesn’t slow them down 👀

Thank you to for supporting RunVermont’s youth programming and helping make these moments possible.

New this year, runners can collect autographs from their favorite mascots on special printed Mascot Cards during race weekend! Mascot Cards are presented by , who are also offering a FREE 12-month listing on their website when you select the “monthly” option and use coupon code: FVT26.

See you at Waterfront Park on Saturday, May 23rd 😎

Since 1989, race weekend has evolved year after year, and behind it all is a team constantly adapting, planning, and pre...
05/12/2026

Since 1989, race weekend has evolved year after year, and behind it all is a team constantly adapting, planning, and preparing to make it happen: the Race Committee.

Our annual in-person meeting is just a small glimpse into the teamwork, planning, and collaboration that go into making race weekend possible, and of course a chance to celebrate Joe Connelly's birthday!

Our Race Committee works year-round to lead logistics and operations for a full weekend of events. From planning and prioritizing safety to recruiting and training hundreds of volunteers, they help create an unforgettable experience for runners, volunteers, spectators, and our entire community.

Their dedication, leadership, and countless hours behind the scenes make race weekend a safe, successful, and fun celebration for all.

Thank you Race Committee for all of your hard work!

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