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From the nervous energy at the start corral to the grinding final miles along the waterfront, the right soundtrack can change everything on race day. Vermont runners and sports psychologists weigh in on why music matters more than you think — and local artists are helping write the score.
A retired schoolteacher. A woman running on one good knee. A guy who started running because his therapist suggested it. Three Vermonters who had every reason not to cross the start line — and every reason they're glad they did.
Vermont's rolling hills and varied elevation aren't just scenic — they're quietly building a stronger runner inside you. Exercise physiologists and local elites explain the real science behind why training on Vermont's terrain gives marathoners a measurable edge when they toe the line anywhere in the country.
The Vermont City Marathon course is beautiful, challenging, and full of surprises if you haven't done your homework. Here's how to read every section of the route, pace yourself intelligently, and run the race you actually trained for.
Crossing the finish line is only half the story. We talked to Vermont running coaches, sports medicine pros, and seasoned local marathoners to find out what real post-race recovery looks like — and it's probably not what you think.
Generic gear lists don't cut it when you're lining up in Burlington in late May—Vermont's weather has a personality all its own. We talked to local race veterans about the apparel and equipment they swear by, the mistakes they made early on, and exactly what you should be stuffing into your gear bag before the Vermont City Marathon.
For plenty of Vermont City Marathon runners, the decision to train for 26.2 miles had very little to do with running at first. It had to do with grief, reinvention, survival, and hope. These are the stories of people who found the road when they needed it most—and what they discovered along the way.
Never run a marathon before? Good news — neither had thousands of Vermont City Marathon finishers before they started. This 16-week plan walks you through every step, from your first long run to crossing that finish line on Church Street.
When the temperature drops below zero and the roads turn to ice, most people retreat to the couch. Vermont's competitive distance runners lace up anyway. We talked to some of the toughest cold-weather athletes in the state to find out how they do it — and how you can too.
Vermont's running scene isn't just about miles logged and finish times — it's about the people you meet along the way. From Burlington running clubs to solo runners finding their tribe on back-country roads, the stories of connection within this community are as compelling as any race recap. We talked to four Vermont runners whose lives changed not because of a marathon, but because of the people they ran it with.
Vermont's rolling terrain and dramatic elevation shifts aren't just scenic backdrops — they're world-class training tools hiding in plain sight. Local coaches and seasoned Vermont runners explain why running the Green Mountains gives you a cardiovascular edge that flat-course athletes simply can't replicate. If you've been cursing those climbs, it's time to start thanking them.