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Shires of Vermont Marathon
Shires of Vermont Marathon is a marathon and half marathon event held in Manchester, Vermont. It is usually held in May; the exact date hasn't been confirmed in the listing yet. About 200 runners take part across all distances.
- Usually held
- May
- Location
- Manchester, VT
- Field size
- ~200 runners
Race details
- Usually held in
- May (date not confirmed)
- Location
- Manchester, Vermont
- Distances
- Marathon, Half Marathon
- Field size
- About 200 runners
- Course
- Rolling, net downhill point-to-point through southern Vermont
- Registration
- raceentry.com
- Official website
- bkvr.net
About the Shires of Vermont Marathon
A scenic spring marathon and half running point-to-point from Bennington College to Manchester through the historic towns of southern Vermont. The rolling, net-downhill course is a popular Boston qualifier.
Rankings and notes
- Rankings and awards
- USATF-certified; Boston qualifier; scenic point-to-point through the historic 'Shires' of southern Vermont
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Shires of Vermont Marathon: common questions
- When is the Shires of Vermont Marathon?
- The next date hasn't been announced in the listing yet. The race is usually held in May. Check the organiser's website for the official date.
- Where is the Shires of Vermont Marathon held?
- In Manchester, Vermont.
- What distances does the Shires of Vermont Marathon offer?
- Marathon and Half Marathon.
- How many people run the Shires of Vermont Marathon?
- About 200 runners across all of its distances. That figure is an estimate of the field size, not an entry cap.
- How do I register for the Shires of Vermont Marathon?
- Registration is handled by the organiser at raceentry.com. Entry fees, caps and deadlines are set there.
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