What is the course like for Shires of Vermont Marathon?

Hilly course on Mostly on Road/Pavement. See the elevation chart on this page for details.

Is Shires of Vermont Marathon USATF certified?

Yes this race is listed as certified.

What are typical race-day temperatures for Shires of Vermont Marathon?

Average ~54F (high 65F / low 42F).

Can I generate a pace band for Shires of Vermont Marathon?

Yes use the Pace Band button on this page to create a course-specific pace band.

Shires of Vermont Marathon | Race Info, Course, Elevation & Pace Band

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Shires of Vermont Marathon

Manchester, VT
Cancelled

5 Stars from 2 Reviews

Course Description

The Shires of Vermont is a point-to-point race from Bennington to Manchester Center, Vermont. The course follows mainly secondary roads through the villages of North Bennington, Shaftsbury, and Arlington, the campus of Bennington College, and rural countryside.

The course has a net elevation loss of 160 feet; however, the course is challenging with lots of rolling hills.

Approximately eight miles of the course consists of hard-packed dirt.