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BKVR Equipment Rental The BKVR supports running and racing on the roads and trails of this beautiful region. We organize group runs and races and help support other organizations that sponsor running events. The BKVR owns a digital clock that is available to Race Directors of BKVR sponsored events as well as non-BKVR events. The policy for the use of the clock is as follows: There is no fee for the use of the clock by BKVR members. There is a flat fee of $50.00 for the rental of the clock for non-BKVR events, payable in advance to BKVR.. The clock must be accompanied by a BKVR member when rented for a non-BKVR event. The BKVR does NOT provide race timing services. The rental of the clock does not include timing services. For additional information about the use of the clock you may contact the BKVR President by emailing your request to the B KVR President.

Shires Home Registration Course Travel Lodging Volunteers Sponsors BKVR Home Full & Half Race Detail Race Date: Sunday, May 20, 2018 Start Time: Full: 8:00 a.m. Half: 9:00 a.m. Start Location: Full: Bennington, Vt. at the Bennington College, VAPA Building. Half-Marathon: Federated Church in Arlington. Finish Location: Full & Half: Manchester, VT at Hunter Park Parking Available: Full & Half: Long term parking ONLY at the finish. Short term parking for drop off will be at the starting lines of the races. Shuttle Bus to Start: Full: There will be a bus departing from Hunter Park at 6:30 a.m. sharp (40 minutes travel time). Half: There will be a bus departing from Hunter Park promptly at 7:45am (20 min travel time) There will be no end of race shuttle to the start. Please park at the race finish and take the shuttle to the race start in the morning. Packet Pick-up: Full & Half: Federated Church in East Arlington (marathon midpoint and half marathon start location) Saturday, May 19 from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Full: 6:30am-7:30am Sunday morning at VAPA Building at Bennington College. Half: 7:30am- 8:30am Sunday morning at The Federated Curch in East Arlington T-Shirts: Full & Half: Complimentary shirts distributed at Packet Pick-up Finisher's Medals: Full & Half: Hand crafted by the 8th grade class at the Mountain School at Winhall. Baggage Check: Full & Half: Available at Start. Timing: By Underdog Race Timing Time Limit: Full: 6 hours 30 minutes. Half: 3 hours Awards Ceremony: Approximately 11:00 am. 1st place awards to top Male and Female finishers and eight age groups (16-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+). Pre Race Dinner: A pre-race dinner will be available at Federated Church in East Arlington on Saturday, May 19 from 5 :00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Enjoy pasta, sauce, meatballs, and brownies with fellow runners. A $10 suggested donation goes to support the church and their community programs. Reservations available with race registration. © 2012, Shires of Vermont Marathon Bennington, Vermont shiresmarathon@gmail.com

2014 Running of the Turkeys November 27, 2014 Neither rain, nor sleet, nor snow stopped the many runners and walkers who came out on Thanksgiving Day morning to enjoy the fresh air, friendship, and family!

T HANK Y OU TO O UR 2018 S PONSORS ! Volunteers Lodging Travel Course Registration Race Detail Shires Home Thank you for your interest in being a sponsor for the Shires of Vermont Marathon. Your sponsorship benefits over 40 local non-profit organizations throughout the Shires region, supports the BKVR scholarship program, and helps us promote running and fitness in the region. For more information on sponsorship opportunities, email Race Director, Chrissy Blaylock. © 2012, Shires of Vermont Marathon · Bennington, Vermont · shiresmarathon@gmail.com BKVR Home

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A 26.2 mile, picturesque point to point journey through 5 beautiful southern Vermont villages. The half starts at the second half of the full, so no one misses out! The Shires Marathon was last run in 2018. We loved it and who knows, never say never. Thank you for your support for our races and the Shires communities. “I have raced plenty of marathons and other races in many states, but this was exceptional.” The race begins at Bennington College, a small private liberal arts school, heads through the small town of North Bennington before entering into the back roads of Shaftsbury. The half-way point is at the Federated Church in East Arlington, which is also the Half Marathon start, and then the route heads toward the Chiselville Covered Bridge and onto Sunderland Hill Road with spectacular views of mountains and meadows while protected by a canopy of trees. The course takes you through Manchester's back roads before emerging onto downtown Manchester. The course concludes with a run through the downtown area of Manchester and on to Hunter Park finishing at Riley Rink with plenty of amenities including showers for all participants. Train for the Shires of VT Marathon on the actual course with Training for More , a Southern Vermont running group under the leadership of Road Runners Club of America Certified Coach and two-time Shires finisher, Andrea Malinowski. Visit www.tfmvt.com for group information. Contact Andrea and mention you're a registered 2018 Shires of Vermont marathon participant to receive 15% off training fees. Race Details Course Volunteers Travel Sponsors "The medals themselves are so very Vermont, beautifully rustic ceramic pieces from a local pottery. Just across the board it was an awesome experience. If you live in the area and you want a challenge, do this race. If you're a 50 stater and you're looking to cross Vermont off your list, DO THIS RACE! You won't find a better encapsulation of the spirit of Vermont!" - 2017 Marathon Participant 2018 Race Results 2017 Race Results 2015 Race Results BKVR Home © 2012, Shires of Vermont Marathon Bennington, Vermont shiresmarathon@gmail.com

Membership Our members hail from Vermont, Eastern New York, and beyond. As a member of the Batten Kill Valley Runners you will receive discounts at club races*, regular email updates, notifications of upcoming events and group runs, and you will be supporting our sport and many worthy local causes and organizations. Download the Membership Form and mail it in today! The membership fee is $20 /year (individual or 2 person household), $25/year (family membership) and is renewable in January. Checks should be made payable to: Batten Kill Valley Runners or BKVR and mailed to: BKVR ‐ 823 County Route 61; Shushan, NY 12873. ZEM BENN (Steve Zemianek Bennington Road Race) (active only on race day) BKVR RUNNING OF THE TURKEYS Pay online (active 11/25 and 11/26, 2026 only) * BKVR's current club races include: Zem-Benn Bennington Road Race, Moonlight in Vermont 4-mile Road Ramble fun run, and the Running of the Turkeys. Race directors and volunteers needed to reinvigorate the Wandering Witches, 4 on the Fourth. Purchase your membership on-line Pay online