Champlain Islands Marathon & Half Marathon

Event Details

Location: Folsom Elementary School, South Hero, VT, US 05486

Courses and Prices

• Half Marathon: 13.1 Miles, Price: $50-$60
• Marathon: 26.2 Miles, Price: $70-$80

Starting Times

The Full and Half Marathon will start at 8:30 AM directly in front of the Folsom Elementary School.

Course Information

The marathon and half-marathon begin and end near the former residence of seven-time Boston Marathon Winner, Clarence H. DeMar. The half marathon course features an out and back route along the picturesque west shore of South Hero and Grand Isle, showcasing farms, apple orchards, and summer cottages. The terrain is primarily flat to rolling.

USATF Certification: VT24002JK

The entire course is paved, with the full marathon consisting of two loops of the half-marathon route. The time cut-off is 6 hours for the marathon and 4 hours for the half-marathon.

Aid Stations

Aid stations will be available approximately every 2 miles, offering water and electrolyte drinks. Additional assistance will be provided by sweep vehicles.

Registration

Pre-registration is open now! Online registration closes on October 19 at midnight.

• Marathon Entry Fee: $70 pre-registration; $80 on race weekend (GMAA members subtract $10).
• Half Marathon Entry Fee: $50 pre-registration; $60 on race weekend (GMAA members subtract $5).
• Race day registration is from 7 AM to 7:45 AM.
• Maximum number of participants: 500.
• No refunds, deferrals, or bib transfers.

Packet Pickup

Packet pickup occurs on:

• Friday, Oct. 18th - 12-6 PM at SkiRack (85 Main Street, Burlington, VT)
• Saturday, Oct. 19th - 12-6 PM at SkiRack
• Sunday, Oct. 20th - 7-8 AM at Folsom School

Awards

Awards will be presented to the top overall male, female, and non-binary finishers, as well as masters and top finishers in each age group. Medals will be awarded to all marathon and half-marathon finishers.

Restrictions

Participants must be 16 years or older.

Volunteers

Volunteers are essential for the success of our event. If you're interested in helping out, please sign up on our Volunteer Registration Page.

Contact Information

For questions, please reach out to Race Directors, Nik Ponzio and Bob Monette at: [email protected]