Press Release - Vermont City Marathon - 1/20/15

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

    People's United Bank Vermont City Marathon and NU Hartford Marathon
                 Team Up to Offer the "New England Double"

            Promotion Offers Runners a Two-Marathon Experience 
                    With New Perks and Bragging Rights
 
January 20, 2015 - RunVermont and the Hartford Marathon Foundation, 
producers of two of New England's finest marathons, are combining efforts 
and challenging runners to the "New England Double". Through a unique 
partnership announced today, runners can earn the distinction by completing 
the People's United Bank Vermont City Marathon on May 24, 2015, and the NU 
Hartford Marathon on October 10, 2015. Those who register and finish all 
52.4 miles will receive a special New England Double Medal and a finisher's 
hat at the conclusion of the NU Hartford Marathon.
 
A special discounted rate for both races will be available to those who 
register between February 2 and February 15; register through runvcm.org or 
hartfordmarathon.com. Participants in the Double will also enjoy race day 
perks in a designated location at each event. 
 
"We're excited by this collaboration and we believe it will give runners 
twice the reason to enjoy New England racing in 2015," says Peter Delaney, 
Executive Director of RunVermont.
 
"Combining efforts to offer our running communities fantastic race 
experiences in the spring and fall seasons is a natural collaboration that 
we're thrilled to be part of," said Beth Shluger, Executive Director of the 
Hartford Marathon Foundation and Race Director of the 2015 NU Hartford 
Marathon and Half Marathon. The NU Hartford Marathon also offers a half 
marathon, 5K and HMF FitKids program.
 
About RunVermont

RunVermont is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization committed to the 
promotion of running as a lifelong activity through programs celebrating 
athletic spirit and embracing the Vermont community.
 
About the Hartford Marathon Foundation

The Hartford Marathon Foundation, Inc. is a nonprofit organization founded 
in 1994 to create and manage fitness events that inspire people to be 
healthy and fit. Located in Glastonbury, Connecticut, the Hartford Marathon 
Foundation organizes nearly 42 annual athletic events, including the 
Hartford Marathon, and 25 training programs. For more information, 
visit www.HartfordMarathon.com and on Facebook at HMF Events.

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