What race distances and categories are available?

• →Full Marathon (Ages 16+)
• →2 Person Relay presented by Darn Tough Vermont (Ages 13+)
• →3–5 Person Relay presented by Darn Tough Vermont (Ages 13+)
• →Wheelchair Race
• →Virtual Marathon
• →Vermont City Two Mile (Ages 9–14)
• →Mini Marathon 1 Mile Fun Run (Ages 4–14)
• →Mini Marathon ½ Mile Fun Run (Ages 4–14)

How much does registration cost?

• →Full Marathon: $220
• →2 Person Relay: $290
• →3–5 Person Relay: $345
• →Wheelchair Race: $220
• →Virtual Marathon: $160
• →Vermont City Two Mile: $35
• →Mini Marathon 1 Mile Fun Run: $35
• →Mini Marathon ½ Mile Fun Run: $35

What is the event schedule?

• →Saturday, May 23 (Junior/Fun Events):

• Vermont City Two Mile: 8:30 AM EDT

• Mini Marathon 1 Mile Fun Run: 9:20 AM EDT

• Mini Marathon ½ Mile Fun Run: 9:50 AM EDT

• →Sunday, May 24 (Main Event):

• Marathon Start Time: 7:15 AM EDT

Where can I find the route details?

You can view the course details via the Strava ↗ route. The course is a USATF Certified & Sanctioned two-loop, 13.1-mile course (totaling 42.2K) that includes:

• →A route through Church Street Marketplace
• →Approximately 10 miles along the Burlington Bike Path with views of the Adirondack Mountains
• →Passage through four of Burlington's parks
• →A start and finish at Waterfront Park

Note: The elevation profile on Strava is not accurate and not all aid stations are visible.

What makes this marathon unique?

• →It is the third largest marathon in New England and the second largest marathon relay in the nation.
• →It is the largest single-day sporting event in Vermont.
• →It serves as the 2026 RRCA Eastern Region Championship Marathon.
• →It is a Boston Marathon Qualifier that meets the new 2027 BQ standards without requiring a time adjustment.