Vermont City Marathon

Summary

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.

Vermont City Marathon
DateMay
LocationBurlington, Vermont, U.S.
Event typeRoad
DistanceMarathon and Marathon Relay
Primary sponsorM&T Bank
Established1989 (35 years ago) (1989)
Official sitehttps://www.runvermont.org
Participants1813 finishers (2019)[1]

History edit

The race was first held in 1989.

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.[2]

In 2010, there were 2737 marathon finishers, 690 two-person teams and 706 three-to-five person teams.[citation needed]

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.[a][4]

Hall of Fame edit

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.

Other races edit

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 edit

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 edit

Men's edit

Year Winner Country Time Notes
1989 Joe Kreutz   United States 2:29:11 Course record
1990 Felix Pinto   Colombia 2:27:09 Course record
1992 Robert Hodge   United States 2:22:11 Course record
1993 Brad Hawthorne   United States 2:18:04 Course record
1994 Angel Moreno   Mexico 2:21:34
1995 Michael Slinskey   United States 2:21:40
1996 Dan Verrington   United States 2:21:10
1997 Tim Schuler   United States 2:18:58
1998 Jerod Neas   United States 2:21:22
1999 Weldon Johnson   United States 2:24:45
2000 Greg Hill   United States 2:22:56
2001 Michael Khobotov   United States 2:17:03 Course record
2002 Chad Newton   United States 2:26:27
2003 Greg Wenneborg   United States 2:24:02
2004 Peter Fleming   United States 2:24:02
2005 Chris Juarez   United States 2:25:27
2006 Matt Pelletier   United States 2:24:27
2007 Matt Pelletier   United States 2:19:00 Second victory
2008 Matt Pelletier   United States 2:20:44 Third victory
2009 John Crews   United States 2:19:31
2010 John Crews   United States 2:17:51 Second victory
2011 Dan Vassallo   United States 2:24:09
2012 Matt Pelletier   United States 2:21:30 Fourth victory
2013 Christopher Zablocki   United States 2:18:24
2014 Tyler Andrews   United States 2:20:27
2015 Matt Pelletier   United States 2:19:12 Fifth victory
2016 Matt Pelletier   United States 2:23:02 Sixth victory
2017 Tyler Andrews   United States 2:19:41 Second victory
2018 Tyler Andrews   United States 2:17:44 Third victory
2019 Sergio Reyes   United States 2:17:40
2020 Cancelled due to COVID-19
2021 Virtual due to COVID-19
2022 Sergio Reyes   United States 2:19:50 Second victory
2023 Lou Serafini   United States 2:17:55

Women's edit

Year Winner Country Time Notes
1989 Lea Sikora   United States 2:48:22 Course record
1990 Shirley Silsby   United States 2:51:24
1992 Carol Virga   United States 2:47:28 Course record
1993 Laura Konantz   Canada 2:49:28
1994 Cindy New   Canada 2:43:52 Course record
1995 Gordon Bakoulis   United States 2:38:32 Course record
1996 Cindy New   Canada 2:48:16 Second victory
1997 Mary Lynn Carter   United States 2:42:20
1998 Gordon Bakoulis   United States 2:42:51 Second victory
1999 Regina Ronan   United States 2:49:14
2000 Charlene Lyford   United States 2:46:10
2001 Charlene Lyford   United States 2:54:33 Second victory
2002 Véronique Vandersmisse   Canada 2:41:20
2003 Heather Gardiner   United States 2:45:31
2004 Caryn Heffernan   United States 2:46:52
2005 Susan Loken   United States 2:51:09
2006 Heidi Westerling   United States 2:44:02
2007 Heidi Westerling   United States 2:48:56 Second victory
2008 Caroine Chemwolo   United States 2:47:38
2009 Heidi Westerling   United States 2:35:02 Course record; third victory
2010 Heidi Westover   United States 2:40:04 Fourth victory
2011 Heidi Westover   United States 2:46:49 Fifth victory
2012 Kasie Enman   United States 2:43:13 Highest-finishing Vermonter
2013 Heidi Westover   United States 2:42:02 Sixth victory
2014 Dihininet Demsew Jara   Ethiopia 2:43:14
2015 Kasie Enman   United States 2:49:03 Highest-finishing Vermonter; second victory
2016 Madeline Duhon   United States 2:50:07
2017 Kasie Enman   United States 2:50:26 Highest-finishing Vermonter; third victory
2018 Bizuwork Kasaye   Ethiopia 2:42:24
2019 Rachel Schilkowsky   United States 2:45:59
2020 Cancelled due to COVID-19
2021 Virtual due to COVID-19
2022 Annmarie Tuxbury   United States 2:39:18
2023 Maegan Krifchin   United States 2:33:40 Course record

By nationality edit

Country Men's
Open
Women's
Open
Total
  United States 28 24 50
  Colombia 1 0 1
  Mexico 1 0 1
  Canada 0 4 4
  Ethiopia 0 2 2
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 edit

  1. ^ It had initially been postponed to October 25 before being cancelled.[3]

References edit

  1. ^ "Vermont City Marathon Race Results 2019".
  2. ^ "Course record shattered at the 2023 Vermont City Marathon & Relay". Retrieved 2023-10-31.
  3. ^ "Marathons, Relays, Running Races in Vermont". Retrieved 2023-03-29.
  4. ^ "RunVermont - COVID-19 Race Updates".

External links edit

  • Official website  
  • Map of Course at the Wayback Machine (archived 2011-08-13)
  • How to Crack the Vermont City Marathon