Vermont City Marathon
| Vermont City Marathon | |
|---|---|
| Date | May |
| Location | Burlington, Vermont, U.S. |
| Event type | Road |
| Distance | Marathon and Marathon Relay |
| Primary sponsor | M&T Bank |
| Established | 1989 |
| Official site | https://www.runvermont.org |
| Participants | 1813 finishers (2019)[1] |
The M&T Bank Vermont City Marathon (VCM) is an annual marathon in the city of Burlington, Vermont, in the United States, first held on May 28, 1989. The race is held on the Sunday of Memorial Day weekend, and attracts runners from all over the world.[citation needed] It is produced by RunVermont, a not-for-profit organization.
History
The race was first held in 1989.[2] The race record for men, set by Michael Khobotov in 2001, is 2:17:03. The women's record is held by 2023 champion Maegan Krifchin, who ran 2:33:40.[3] The VCM was the first marathon to incorporate relay teams which consists of between 2 and 5 members.[citation needed] The 2020 in-person edition of the race was cancelled due to the coronavirus pandemic, with all marathon registrants given the option of running the race virtually or transferring their entry to 2021 or 2022.[lower-alpha 1][5]
Hall of Fame
In 2008 the race's Hall of Fame was renamed the RunVermont Hall of Fame and membership was expanded to include individuals who have been instrumental in the success of the race over the years such as the original Race Director, Gordon MacFarland, long-standing volunteers such as Don and Betty Lacharite, and runners of distinction throughout Vermont's athletics history. The RunVermont Hall of Fame also includes the 13 runners who completed the full 42.195 kilometres (26.219 mi) for the first 19 editions of the Vermont City Marathon.[citation needed]
Other races
Runners in the M&T Bank Vermont City Marathon can compete in the full marathon, on a two-person relay team running half marathons, or on a three-to-five person relay team running legs ranging from 3.1 to 6.8 miles. The Vermont City Marathon was the first marathon in the USA to have a relay in conjunction with a full marathon as a regular part of the event.
Community impact
The race is produced by RunVermont, a not-for-profit organization committed to promoting running in Vermont. RunVermont also organizes several other races including the Half Marathon Unplugged and Island Vines 10k/5k, as well as adult training programs, and also offers youth running and health education programs including Mini Milers, Mini Marathon, and Junior Milers.[citation needed]
Winners
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By nationality
| Country | Men's Open |
Women's Open |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| File:Flag of the United States (23px).png United States | 28 | 24 | 50 |
| File:Flag of Colombia.svg Colombia | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| File:Flag of Mexico.svg Mexico | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| File:Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Canada | 0 | 4 | 4 |
| File:Flag of Ethiopia.svg Ethiopia | 0 | 2 | 2 |
Repeat Marathon Winners
| Repeat Champions | No. of Wins | Years of the Wins |
|---|---|---|
| Heidi Westerling - Westover | 6 | 2006, 2007, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2013 |
| Matt Pelletier | 6 | 2006, 2007, 2008, 2012, 2015, 2016 |
| Kasie Enman | 3 | 2012, 2015, 2017 |
| Tyler Andrews | 3 | 2014, 2017, 2018 |
| Sergio Reyes | 2 | 2019, 2022 |
| John Crews | 2 | 2009, 2010 |
| Cindy New | 2 | 1994, 1996 |
| Charlene Lyford | 2 | 2000, 2001 |
- Sources:
- "Archive of Results (1989+)". Vermont City Marathon. Retrieved 2018-03-29.
- "Top Ten Results". 27th Peoples United Bank Vermont City Marathon & Marathon Relay Race Results. Cool Running. 25 May 2015. Retrieved 10 May 2016.
Notes
References
- ↑ "Vermont City Marathon Race Results 2019".
- ↑ Abrami, Alex. "Three decades of memories: The biggest moments in Vermont City Marathon history". Burlington Free Press. Retrieved 2024-04-22.
- ↑ "Course record shattered at the 2023 Vermont City Marathon & Relay". Retrieved 2023-10-31.
- ↑ "Marathons, Relays, Running Races in Vermont". Retrieved 2023-03-29.
- ↑ "RunVermont - COVID-19 Race Updates".
External links
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- Map of Course at the Wayback Machine (archived 2011-08-13)
- How to Crack the Vermont City Marathon
