The Vermont Half Marathon Unplugged is exactly as it's named - unplugged. It is also super unique. The Half Marathon Unplugged is put on by Run Vermont, who also runs the Vermont City Marathon. This race offers two raves of 900 people, one at 9:00 and one at 11:00. I chose the 11:00 wave because I simply am not a morning person. There is ample bus transportation to the start (sign up at registration) in Colchester, VT. The race starts with about 4.5 miles being through neighborhoods, then turning onto the Burlington Bike Path. This path gives incredible views of Lake Champlain and the Adirondack Mountains. The race is almost 100% flat (aside from a hill around mile 12.5). You won't see many spectators, and there were maybe three aid stations, but that plays into the "unplugged" in the name. Show up and run. Swag was minimal - t-shirts were an extra $15. I bought one and love it, but it is not a tech shirt. Race medals were not offered. Finishers received a beer ticket for the finish party at Switchback Brewery as well as food tickets. I LOVED this race in 2015 and can't wait to run again in 2016!