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Vermont City Marathon

Vermont City Marathon is a rolling marathon in Burlington, USA, held each May. Loops of Burlington with the well-named Battery Street hill at halfway and a lakeside finish. Late May is 10-18C; humid years are the hard ones. The rises around Burlington are small but relentless — train on similar terrain and race by effort, not pace.

Last updated 2026-07-03 · confirm dates & entries on the official race site

When

May

every year

Course

rolling

Marathon

Conditions

Late May is 10-18C; humid years are the hard ones.

Racing this course well

Loops of Burlington with the well-named Battery Street hill at halfway and a lakeside finish.

The rises around Burlington are small but relentless — train on similar terrain and race by effort, not pace.

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When is the Vermont City Marathon?
It is held each May in Burlington, USA. Check the official Vermont City Marathon site for the exact date and entry windows.
Is the Vermont City Marathon course flat?
Loops of Burlington with the well-named Battery Street hill at halfway and a lakeside finish.
How should I train for the Vermont City Marathon?
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