Champlain Islands Marathon and Half Marathon
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Champlain Islands Marathon and Half Marathon
The Champlain Islands Marathon and Half Marathon is presented by GMAA and scheduled for Sunday, October 18, 2026. The event uses Folsom Elementary School in South Hero, Vermont, as its location. This edition is identified as the 55th running.
The courses are fully paved with terrain described as flat to rolling. Both races begin and end near the house where a seven-time Boston Marathon winner once lived. The half marathon is an out-and-back route along the west shore of South Hero and Grand Isle, passing farms, apple orchards, summer cottages, and views of Lake Champlain. The full marathon is conducted as two laps of the half marathon course. The marathon course carries a certification code VT24002JK.
Distances:
- Marathon - certified course, two laps of the half marathon route.
- Half marathon - out and back on the west shore of South Hero and Grand Isle.
Past results for the event have been archived by the organizer. Additional race information is managed by the organizing club. The description above focuses on location, course character, and the two race distances. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
