I have run the Vermont City Marathon 8 times and have enjoyed it every time! The staff and volunteers are wonderful, the course is interesting and full of great views, and you get to spend the weekend in Vermont, which is always worth it! The race is small enough that you don't feel lost in the pack but big enough to offer great services. All around, it's a great event run by fantastic people! Favorite story: one year I dropped my camera somewhere on the course (I like to run with a camera- the was pre-camera phone). I figured it was gone forever, but emailed Run Vermont just in case. Another runner found it and turned it in to a volunteer who passed it along to the race director. I got my camera back with all my pictures! Further proof that everyone involved is a great person!