Point to point, from Bennington to Manchester Vermont.  Pavement and dirt roads.

Shires of Vermont Marathon

Post-Race Review/ Results

Chuck Engle completed his quest to run a marathon in all 50 states under three hours by winning the Shires of Vermont Marathon with a time of 2 hours 44 minutes and 58 seconds.

Engle Blazes Shires Trail

Pre-Race Review/ Lineup

Chuck Engle will line up with three-hundred and fifty other runners on Sunday as part of the Shires of Vermont Marathon. Engle hopes to run under 3 hours for the 26.2 mile course and beomce only one of three men to complete a marathon in all 50 states in under 3 hours.

Shires Marathon Set To Go Sunday

Human Interest Story

The Shires of Vermont Marathon will be southern Vermont's first full marathon and is set to kick off on May 15 with more than 300 runners expected.

Bennington County Marathon Set For May 15

The top runners in this May's inaugural "Shires of Vermont Marathon" who live beyond the Green Mountain State's borders, but can claim past Vermont connections, will be eligible for special recognition, race organizers have announced.
 
The "Prodigal Son" and "Prodigal Daughter" prizes will be awarded to the fastest non-resident runners who were born or grew up in Vermont, or whose parents or grandparents-or more distant ancestors-lived in the state.

Marathon Summary

Marathon Results