The M&T Bank Vermont City Marathon & Relay
- Date
- May 23, 2026
- Location
- The Queen City, Burlington, VT
- Distance
- Vermont City Marathon · 2 Person Relay Presented by Darn Tough Vermont · 3-5 Person Relay Presented by Darn Tough Vermont & more
From the Organizer
Welcome to the M&T Bank Vermont City Marathon Weekend, featuring the M&T Bank Vermont City Marathon & Relay, with 2 Person and 3-5 Person Relay presented by Darn Tough, Vermont, and the M&T Bank Memorial Day Weekend Youth Events!
The marathon and relay course is a fast course--mostly flat with some rolling hills and one bigger climb at the midway point of each loop--through Burlington and along Lake Champlain. The M&T Bank Vermont City Marathon & Relay is a community effort, recognizing all those who have had a hand in making the race a success since 1989. The course runs through the best of Burlington, from the Church Street Marketplace to the Burlington Bike Path and offers exceptional views of the Adirondack Mountains.
All up-to-date race information can be found on the RunVermont website at www.runvermont.org/vermont-city-marathon-relay/ and www.runvermont.org/memorial-day-weekend-youth-events/.
Distances & Pricing
Race Location
About This Sport
From Endurance Grid's Founder
Endurance Grid is here to help you understand the sport, decide if it's the right fit, and learn how to prepare. For course distances, logistics, and race-day specifics, always defer to the race organizer's event page.
The half marathon is the distance where you find out what you're actually made of. Long enough to demand real preparation. Short enough that it doesn't consume your life to train for it. Most people who run their first half describe it as the race that changed their relationship with what they're capable of. Once you cross this finish line, the bar moves. That's not a warning — that's the point.
Race day energy varies by event size, but the finish line feeling is the same regardless. Big races keep the noise going the whole way. Smaller races give you stretches where it's just you and the miles — and that solitude becomes its own kind of fuel.
The half marathon rewards people who show up for the boring training miles.
How long to train: 10–14 weeks. If you're already running consistently, 10 weeks of structured buildup is enough. If you're building from a casual base, give yourself 14.
Running
From 5K to marathon, running races are the most accessible entry point into endurance sport. There's a distance for every fitness level and a community at every start line.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is The M&T Bank Vermont City Marathon & Relay?
- The M&T Bank Vermont City Marathon & Relay is a running event held in Burlington, VT. Learn more about the different endurance sports here.
- When and where is The M&T Bank Vermont City Marathon & Relay?
- Saturday, May 23, 2026 in Burlington, VT at The Queen City, Burlington, VT. Check the official event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for The M&T Bank Vermont City Marathon & Relay?
- Registration is handled through their official registration page. Confirm pricing, distances available, and sign up there.
The M&T Bank Vermont City Marathon & Relay
May 23, 2026