Vermont City Marathon
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Event overview
The M&T Bank Vermont City Marathon & Relay takes place in Burlington, Vermont over Memorial Day Weekend 2026. The weekend includes the marathon and relay events, youth events (Vermont City Two Mile and Mini Marathon), and a virtual marathon option. The marathon is presented as a community event that has been held since 1989.
The marathon course is a double loop that runs through Burlington and along Lake Champlain. The route is described as mostly flat with some rolling hills and one larger climb at the midpoint of each loop. It passes the Church Street Marketplace and the Burlington Bike Path and offers views of the Adirondack Mountains.
Events, age limits and other details
- 26.2 Marathon : open to ages 16+
- 2 Person Relay Presented by Darn Tough Vermont : open to ages 13+
- 3-5 Person Relay Presented by Darn Tough Vermont
- Wheelchair Race
- Two Mile : open to ages 9-14
- 1 Mile Fun Run : open to ages 4-14
- 1/2 Mile Fun Run : open to ages 4-14
- Marathon - Virtual
The marathon and relay start and finish at Waterfront Park in Burlington, with the start line located near Lake Street and Penny Lane. Title sponsor is M&T Bank; relay presenting sponsor is Darn Tough Vermont. Some event fees increase after December 31, 2025. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
