Champlain Islands Marathon and Half Marathon
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Champlain Islands Marathon and Half Marathon : 55th edition
The Champlain Islands Marathon and Half Marathon is a road race organized by GMAA on Sunday, October 18, 2026. The event takes place in South Hero, Vermont, with race activities centered at Folsom Elementary School.
The certified course (VT24002JK) begins and ends near the house where Clarence H. DeMar once lived. The half-marathon is an out-and-back route along the west shore of South Hero and Grand Isle. The full marathon consists of two laps of the half-marathon course. The route passes farmland, apple orchards, summer cottages, and views of Lake Champlain.
Course characteristics include paved surfaces and terrain described as flat to rolling. The event is the 55th running of this race by GMAA and uses a certified measurement for both distances.
Distances
- Marathon: two laps of the half-marathon course.
- Half-marathon: out-and-back along the west shore of South Hero and Grand Isle.
Additional race information and past results are maintained by the organizer. The description above reflects the course layout, setting, and certification as provided for the 2026 event. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
