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    A Running Tradition: the Green Mountain Marathon celebrates 35 years

    This October will be the 35th running of the Green Mountain Marathon, a race that has metamorphosed over three decades, with four venue and three name changes. In its early years, it was called the Green Mountain Athletic Association Marathon. The race was held in October in Colchester on a two-loop course that included a…

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  • Archie Post and Ray Allen.

    35th Anniversary Running Race Honors Former Coach

    Prior to the start of the 1969 cross-country season, the University of Vermont’s new cross-country coach, Bill Nedde, was looking for a meet for his team to begin the season. After talking to his assistant coach, Ed Kusiak, the two decided to put on a five-mile road race that would not only kick off the…

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