SPONSORS
The Mad Marathon and Mad Half would not be possible without
the generosity of our valued sponsors and partners. Please be sure to thank them
during your time with us in the Mad River Valley.
Since its inception in 1993 the Mad River Valley Recreation District (MRVRD) has been providing financial support to assist new and existing recreation programs within the membership towns of Fayston, Warren and Waitsfield. MRVRD distributes funds upon review and approval of a submitted proposal and budget. The MRVRD also manages the Mad River Park. The MRVRD Board encourages groups and individuals who are interested in creating recreational opportunities in the Mad River Valley to contact any member of the Board to discuss funding guidelines for their proposals or programs. The board meets monthly and encourages involvement and input from community members. Our meetings are open to the public and held at the Wait House on Route 100 at 6:30pm on the 3rd Tuesday of each month (schedule is subject to change). Click here for more information
The Round Barn Farm is so much more than the average Vermont Bed and Breakfast: It is the perfect four season destination and the ideal place for discovering the joys of the Mad River Valley. Our quaintly luxurious TripAdvisor #1 rated Vermont B&B feels like home from the moment you step inside, with all the comforts and none of the demands. Located amidst 245 acres of majestic mountains, meadows and ponds, The Round Barn Farm is home to year-round Vermont activities, arts, culture, and a warm and welcoming community near the Sugarbush and Stowe ski areas.| Our classic Inn is a slice of history, featuring one of the only round barns remaining in the State. We offer a magical Vermont wedding venue, exceptional rehearsal dinners, memorable business meetings, art exhibits, cultural events, and much more. Click here for more information
Lawson’s Finest Liquids produces beer of the highest quality with outstanding freshness. We emulate the best of widely appreciated styles of beer, featuring world class IPAs and unique maple brews, while quenching the thirst of beer lovers from near and far.Lawson’s Finest Liquids is a valued leader in the craft beer culture. Our customers are excited and engaged by our high-quality beer and memorable experiences. We create economic vitality in the local community through beer tourism and by providing rewarding careers within a vibrant company culture. We further support our neighbors and local charitable organizations through philanthropic giving. Click for more information
In 2001, Win Smith and a small group of minority investors created Summit Ventures NE LLC to purchase Sugarbush Resort from the American Skiing Company. Win owned and operated Sugarbush for 18 years until the resort was purchased by the Alterra Mountain Company on January 14, 2020. Alterra Mountain Company owns 15 ski resorts throughout the USA and Canada including Stratton Mountain and Mont Tremblant in the East and Deer Valley, Steamboat, and Squaw Valley in the West.Sugarbush is located in the scenic Mad River Valley of Vermont, a working landscape that is home to pasture-raised meat, dairy, and vegetable farms with celebrated producers such as von Trapp Farmstead artisan cheese, American Flatbread, and Lawson’s Finest Liquids craft brewery. The area is also well known for its swimming holes, mountain-biking networks, hiking, fishing, and cross-country skiing. It is home to the Long Trail and Mad River Glen cooperative ski area. Click here for more information
Usherwoood Office Technology… Usherwood Office Technology is a leading regional provider of Information Technology solutions and IT services throughout the Northeast since 1976. We are headquartered in Syracuse, NY with branch sales and service offices in Albany, Auburn, Binghamton, Boston, Buffalo, Burlington, Jamestown, Manchester, Potsdam, Plattsburgh, Providence, Rochester, Utica, Watertown, and West Lebanon. In those 42 years Usherwood has grown to over 150 employees serving 7,000 clients across five states. Click for more…
Cold Hollow Cider Mill… There’s a dang fine reason why the Gold Hollow Cider Mill is both a top New England producer of fresh apple cider and one of Vermont’s most popular tourist attractions. It’s because we do it the real old-fashioned way, making real cider with a traditional rack and cloth press built in the 1920’s – and, by gosh, you can watch. You’ll be lred by the warm aroma to try some legendary Cold Hollow Cider Donuts. Gourmet Magazine called ’em one of the country’s top four donuts, by gosh – and no wonder!’ Click for more…
Run Vermont… The most well-known race of RunVermont is the Vermont City Marathon, an event we are very proud to bring to you every year. Fortunately, the success and growth of our premier event have led to the development of other services for the running community. You can join us to run for fun, learn more about endurance running and marathons, participate in low key races like the Half Unplugged or engage our services to support your local race. We will also engage your children in any one of our Youth programs, so they can discover the joys of our sport at an early age. Click for more…
West Hill House B&B…You are invited to experience the serenity of the Vermont countryside at our Warren, Vermont Bed and Breakfast. Located in the Green Mountains of Central Vermont, our 100% solar powered B&B is beside Sugarbush Golf & Skiing and close to Mad River Glen. Set on a lightly traveled country road surrounded by gardens and ponds, our inn offers the quintessential New England experience. West Hill House B&B is your ℞ for Relaxation! Click for more…
isport… At the Vermont Orthopaedic Clinic, we understand how complex medical care can overwhelm you. That’s why your care is guided by our fundamental principle: Your health matters. You and your family rely on our patient-centered practice that honors and respects your needs as a person. As a result, we’ve earned high marks from patients like you for our services and treatment. Click for more…
Waitsfield Telecom… Waitsfield and Champlain Valley Telecom is an independent, privately owned telephone company serving the Mad River and Central Champlain Valley regions of Vermont. Locally owned and operated, Waitsfield Telecom has been providing telephone service to the Mad River Valley since 1904. In 1994, Waitsfield Telecom purchased the Champlain Valley service area and renamed it Champlain Valley Telecom. Being a locally owned, Vermont Company allows us to truly understand the needs of our customers and ensures that we will continue to meet your telecommunications needs in the future. Our primary focus is you, our customer, and we are dedicated to providing you with state-of-the-art technology and superior service. Click for more…
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Cabot… There are no shortcuts on a farm. There’s no such thing as paid vacation and the cows don’t care if you’re tired. But Cabot dairy farmers chose this way of life—and we love it. We love how everything is connected. We take care of the land and so the grass grows green and tall, which makes the cows happy—and happy cows produce rich, buttery milk, which makes for cheese and other products that win awards year after year. And the more people love our Cabot family of products, then the more our dairy farms will thrive—today and into the future.That sense of connection, of generational purpose, is what led to the formation of the Cabot co-operative in the first place. Cabot’s 1,000 co-op farms all want the same thing: to provide for our families, give back to our communities, and produce the best cheese in the world. Click for more…
Vermont Tourism and Marketing…Tourism is one of the largest industries in Vermont, as the state welcomes over 13 million visitors each year. These visitors account for $3.0 billion in annual spending on lodging, food and drink, goods and services. Summertime is the busiest time of year for tourism in Vermont, when we see more than 5 million people travel here to enjoy our wide-open spaces and diverse attractions. Famous around the world for our beautiful fall foliage colors, visitors love to flock to Vermont’s byways to enjoy the spectacular change of seasons every year. During the winter, Vermont’s world class ski resorts make us the most popular destination in the Northeast for skiing and riding, followed by springtime, when we all enjoy Vermont’s sweet distinction as the top producer of maple syrup in the country. Our mission is to promote Vermont’s travel, recreation, cultural and historic attractions, as well as the state’s goods and services, in coordination with public and private sector partners and to market to a global audience in a manner consistent with the values and traditions of the state for the economic benefit of all Vermonters. Click here for more information
Mad River Valley Chamber of Commerce.… “The Valley” exudes a unique sense of place. It isn’t contrived, it came to be organically with an unusual combination of unparalleled beauty, a deep sense of community, year-round outdoor recreational opportunities, a vibrant arts locale and a culinary scene that is worth the trip in and of itself. You’ll feel it the moment you get here. Everything you need to curate your own Mad River Valley adventure is right here. Stop on by the Mad River Valley Welcome Center located at 9 VT Route 17 in Waitsfield. Click here for more information
The Vermont Chamber of Commerce is on a mission: to help its members grow their businesses and the Vermont economy. As the largest statewide business organization, the Vermont Chamber represents all industries and sectors from tourism to manufacturing to retail to health care to construction to technology. Every signature networking event organized, every policy advocated and every unique marketing opportunity created, is designed to make Vermont a better, more vibrant place to live, work, start a business and play. If you’re ready to grow your business and be a part of an engaged group of business leaders committed to improving the Vermont economy and creating more jobs…then join the Vermont Chamber of Commerce today. Click here for more info.