M&T Bank Vermont City Marathon

M&T Bank Vermont City Marathon

M&T Bank Vermont City Marathon

( 30 reviews )
93% of reviewers recommend this race
  • Burlington,
    Vermont,
    United States
  • May
  • 26.2 miles/Marathon, Relay, Virtual Race
  • Road Race
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The M&T Bank Vermont City Marathon is a flat, fast course that winds through Burlington and along Lake Champlain, the MTBVCM is a community effort, recognizing all those who have had a hand in making the race a success since 1989. The course runs through the best of Burlington, from Church Street Marketplace to the Burlington Bike Path and offers exceptional views of the Adirondack Mountains. The race can be completed as an individual or as a relay time of 2-5 people.

Benton

Hooksett, New Hampshire, United States
5 5
2014
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Benton 's thoughts:

This review is only for the 2nd half of the race as I was a part of a two person relay team who ran the last 13.1 miles of the course. (they also have 3-5 person relay teams available)

You couldn't ask for a more perfect place to race than Burlington Vermont! The city is beautiful, the people are friendly, there is plenty of small local restaurants, breweries, and fitness enthusiasts. The second half of the course was great...
You start from Oak Ledge Park and run along part of the bike path next to majestic Lake Champlain. Next you tackle battery park hill at about mile 16, but there is huge crowd support and everyone really helps push you up it. Then it flattens out and you run most of your miles through the local neighborhoods. This was my favorite part because of the support and cheers you get from the spectators. The aid stations for this race were also awesome! They seemed to be almost every mile or two and had water and sports drink at both along with Vaseline if you needed it, and some stations even handed out GU's. The final leg of the race brings you back to the other side of the bike path which is partially shaded and runs along the lake in a slow downhill. The last mile pops you out near the waterfront park and you run along a chute of cheering fans to the finish.

After the race they had chocolate milk, chocolate soy milk, bananas, and water for finishers. There seemed to be some free food from Hannaford Supermarkets, but I didn't indulge in any because I headed straight to the beer tent where I got my 1 free beer.

All in all the highlights for me included the beautiful course, the supportive fans, and being in such a wonderful city. Next year I'm going to tackle the whole 26.2!

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