The race is held on the Sunday of Memorial Day weekend, and attracts runners from all over the world.
[a][5] In 2008 the race's Hall of Fame was renamed the RunVermont Hall of Fame and membership was expanded to include individuals who have been instrumental in the success of the race over the years such as the original Race Director, Gordon MacFarland, long-standing volunteers such as Don and Betty Lacharite, and runners of distinction throughout Vermont's athletics history.
The RunVermont Hall of Fame also includes the 13 runners who completed the full 42.195 kilometres (26.219 mi) for the first 19 editions of the Vermont City Marathon.
The race is produced by RunVermont, a not-for-profit organization committed to promoting running in Vermont.
RunVermont also organizes several other races including the Half Marathon Unplugged and Island Vines 10k/5k, as well as adult training programs, and also offers youth running and health education programs including Mini Milers, Mini Marathon, and Junior Milers.