Vermont City Marathon Explained

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Date:May
Location:Burlington, Vermont, U.S.
Type:Road
Distance:Marathon and Marathon Relay
Sponsor:M&T Bank
Homepage: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. 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.

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.[4]

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 42.195km (26.219miles) for the first 19 editions of the Vermont City Marathon.

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.

Winners

Men's

YearWinnerCountryTimeNotes
1989Joe Kreutz2:29:11Course record
1990Felix Pinto2:27:09Course record
1992Bob Hodge2:22:11Course record
1993Brad Hawthorne2:18:04Course record
1994Ángel Moreno2:21:34
1995Michael Slinskey2:21:40
1996Dan Verrington2:21:10
1997Tim Schuler2:18:58
1998Jerod Neas2:21:22
1999Weldon Johnson2:24:45
2000Greg Hill2:22:56
2001Michael Khobotov2:17:03Course record
2002Chad Newton2:26:27
2003Greg Wenneborg2:24:02
2004Peter Fleming2:24:02
2005Chris Juarez2:25:27
2006Matt Pelletier2:24:27
2007Matt Pelletier2:19:00Second victory
2008Matt Pelletier2:20:44Third victory
2009John Crews2:19:31
2010John Crews2:17:51Second victory
2011Dan Vassallo2:24:09
2012Matt Pelletier2:21:30Fourth victory
2013Christopher Zablocki2:18:24
2014Tyler Andrews2:20:27
2015Matt Pelletier2:19:12Fifth victory
2016Matt Pelletier2:23:02Sixth victory
2017Tyler Andrews 2:19:41Second victory
2018Tyler Andrews 2:17:44Third victory
2019Sergio Reyes2:17:40
2020Cancelled due to COVID-19
2021Virtual due to COVID-19
2022Sergio Reyes2:19:50Second victory
2023Lou Serafini2:17:55

Women's

YearWinnerCountryTimeNotes
1989Lea Sikora2:48:22Course record
1990Shirley Silsby2:51:24
1992Carol Virga2:47:28Course record
1993Laura Konantz2:49:28
1994Cindy New2:43:52Course record
1995Gordon Bakoulis2:38:32Course record
1996Cindy New2:48:16Second victory
1997Mary Lynn Carter2:42:20
1998Gordon Bakoulis2:42:51Second victory
1999Regina Ronan2:49:14
2000Charlene Lyford2:46:10
2001Charlene Lyford2:54:33Second victory
2002Véronique Vandersmissen2:41:20
2003Heather Gardiner2:45:31
2004Caryn Heffernan2:46:52
2005Susan Loken2:51:09
2006Heidi Westerling2:44:02
2007Heidi Westerling2:48:56Second victory
2008Caroine Chemwolo2:47:38
2009Heidi Westerling2:35:02Course record; third victory
2010Heidi Westover2:40:04Fourth victory
2011Heidi Westover2:46:49Fifth victory
2012Kasie Enman2:43:13Highest-finishing Vermonter
2013Heidi Westover2:42:02Sixth victory
2014Dihininet Demsew Jara2:43:14
2015Kasie Enman2:49:03Highest-finishing Vermonter; second victory
2016Madeline Duhon2:50:07
2017Kasie Enman2:50:26Highest-finishing Vermonter; third victory
2018Bizuwork Kasaye2:42:24
2019Rachel Schilkowsky2:45:59
2020Cancelled due to COVID-19
2021Virtual due to COVID-19
2022Annmarie Tuxbury2:39:18
2023Maegan Krifchin2:33:40Course record

By nationality

CountryMen's
Open		Women's
Open		Total
282450
101
101
044
022

Repeat Marathon Winners

Repeat ChampionsNo. of WinsYears of the Wins
Heidi Westerling - Westover62006, 2007, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2013
Matt Pelletier62006, 2007, 2008, 2012, 2015, 2016
Kasie Enman32012, 2015, 2017
Tyler Andrews 32014, 2017, 2018
Sergio Reyes22019, 2022
John Crews 22009, 2010
Cindy New21994, 1996
Charlene Lyford22000, 2001

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External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Vermont City Marathon Race Results 2019.
  2. Web site: Abrami . Alex . Three decades of memories: The biggest moments in Vermont City Marathon history . 2024-04-22 . Burlington Free Press . en-US.
  3. Web site: Course record shattered at the 2023 Vermont City Marathon & Relay . 2023-10-31.
  4. Web site: RunVermont - COVID-19 Race Updates.

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