What to know, prize money, road closures for 2026 Vermont City Marathon & Relay
The long-running Vermont City Marathon & Relay returns to Burlington this weekend. The race is set for Sunday, May 24, 2026.
The state's biggest sporting event returns later this weekend. The M&T Bank Vermont City Marathon & Relay is slated for its 35th Memorial Day weekend, and 36th edition overall, in Burlington . Over 4,600 racers, from marathoners, relay teams and handcyclists, will navigate through the streets of the Queen City on Sunday, May 24.
The race starts and finishes at Waterfront Park. This USATF-certified and sanctioned course connects two 13. 1-mile loops in Burlington's south and north ends the runners do twice to complete a full marathon.
Here's what you need to know ahead of this year's marathon weekend: When and where is the Vermont City Marathon? ► Date: Sunday, May 24, 2026 ► Time: 7 a. m.
► Starting and finish lines: Waterfront Park ► Race organizer: RunVermont Inc . ► Race sponsor: M&T Bank ► Past results from the VCM: BurlingtonFreePress. com .