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Vermont City Marathon Offers Free Numbers to Boston Marathon Runners

KeyBank's Vermont City Marathon will extend a number to 150 runners who were not able to finish the Boston Marathon after the bombings on April 15.

 

Organizers of KeyBank's Vermont City Marathon are offering 150 free race entries to runners of the Boston Marathon who were unable to finish the 26.2 mile jaunt to from Hopkinton to Copley Square after two bombs were detonated at the finish line on Monday, April 15. 

“Our entire community comes together race weekend to create an atmosphere of celebration,” said KeyBank Vermont City Marathon race director Peter Delaney. “We’re opening our doors to anyone who was unable to finish Boston, so that they can realize the results of their training and continue the healing process.” 

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The race will draw 8,000 runners, another 1,700 volunteers and approximately 30,000 spectators, making it New England's second largest marathon behind the world famous Boston Marathon. 

 Get more details here about how to register for one of the free race bibs for the Memorial Day weekend marathon. 

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