Vermont City Marathon
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The M&T Bank Vermont City Marathon & Relay
The M&T Bank Vermont City Marathon & Relay takes place in Burlington, Vermont over Memorial Day Weekend 2026. The marathon and relay events are scheduled for May 24, 2026. Youth events, including a two-mile and mini marathon fun runs, are scheduled for May 23, 2026. A separate Half Marathon Unplugged event is listed for April 11, 2026. Event formats include a full marathon, 2-person and 3-5 person relays, a wheelchair race, and a virtual marathon. Age-entry details noted: the marathon is open to ages 16 and older, the 2-person relay to ages 13 and older, the two-mile event to ages 9-14, and mini marathon fun runs to ages 4-14.
- Marathon - 26.2 miles
- 2-person relay teams
- 3-5 person relay teams
- Two Mile - 2 miles
- Mini Marathon (one mile) - 1 mile
- Mini Marathon (half mile) - 0.5 mile
Course and logistics
The course is described as mostly flat with some rolling hills and one larger climb at the midpoint of each loop. The marathon course is a double loop that runs through Burlington and along Lake Champlain, passing the Church Street Marketplace and the Burlington Bike Path. The start and finish are in Waterfront Park, with the marathon start line located at the north end of Waterfront Park near Lake Street and Penny Lane. The course offers views of the Adirondack Mountains. Relay presenting sponsor is Darn Tough Vermont. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.