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Champlain Islands Marathon & Half Marathon

Sun October 20, 2024 South Hero, VT 05486 US Directions
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Events

Half Marathon

$50 8:30AM EDT - 2:30PM EDT Price increases after October 19, 2024 at 11:59pm EDT

Marathon

$70 8:30AM EDT - 2:30PM EDT Price increases after October 19, 2024 at 11:59pm EDT
Open to ages 16+.

Place

Folsom Elementary School
75 South Street
South Hero, VT US 05486

Description

Starting Times

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

Course

The certified (VT15301JK*) marathon and half-marathon begin and end near the house where Clarence H. DeMar, seven-time Boston Marathon Winner, once lived. The half-marathon course is out and back on the west shore of South Hero and Grand Isle; a land of farms, apple orchards, and summer cottages. The terrain is flat to rolling.

The entire course is paved. The full marathon course is two out-and-backs of the half-marathon course. 

The time cut off for the marathon is 6 hours.  The time cut off for the half-marathon is 4 hours.

*The certification is under the old race name, but applies to the new name as the course is unchanged.

 

Aid Stations

There will be an aid station approximately every 2 miles starting at mile 2 and stopping at mile 24 for a total of 12 aid stations (2-3 porta-potties on course). Water and electrolyte drink will be supplied at all aid stations. Additional assistance will be available to runners in the form of sweep vehicles.

 

Registration

Pre-registration is now open. Register Online (online registration closes Oct 19 at midnight).

  • Entry fee for marathon is $70 pre-registration; $80 race day (GMAA members subtract $10).
  • Entry fee for half-marathon is $50 pre-registration; $60 race day (GMAA members subtract $5).
  • Race day registration is from 7am to 7:45am
  • Maximum total number of runners is 500.
  • There is no race refund if you cannot participate.
  • There are no deferrals.
  • There is no wait list.
  • There are no bib transfers.

You may change the race distance. There is a $10 charge for switching from the full marathon to the half-marathon (no refund will be given for the difference in price). There is a $10 charge for changing from the half-marathon to the full marathon plus the difference in price. See the "Transfer Event" page from the menu to make changes.

Please confirm that you are registering for the correct event: Half-Marathon or Full Marathon before your complete your transaction. Thank you!

 

Shirts

All participants will receive a race shirt.  Shirts are unisex-sized.

 

Restrictions

Runners must be age 16 or older.

 

Packet Pickup

Other runners may pick up a friend or family member's race packet.

SkiRack is located at 85 Main Street, in Burlington, VT. 

 

Awards

Awards will be given to the top overall male, female & non-binary finishers, the top masters, as well as the top finisher in each age-group.

Medals to all marathon and half-marathon finishers.

 

Lodging

Island Lodging on the race course (primarily small inns and B&Bs):

Lodging at exit 16 off Route 89 (Colchester/Winooski)

Lodging at exit 14 off Route 89 (Burlington/South Burlington)

 

Attractions

If you can picture the Lake Champlain Islands in mid-October, then you have reason to join us. If you have never seen Vermont or the 'Islands' in October, then you have even more reason to join us with your entire family.

 

Past Runner Testimonials

Follow this link to hear what other runners have had to say about the our event.

The GMAA Champlain Islands Marathon is held for runners by runners. Our goal is to offer a quality marathon at an affordable price in a relaxed setting.  Come join us!

 

Volunteers

As with any event, it takes volunteers to make things happen. If you or anyone you know would like to volunteer at our race, we would greatly appreciate it. We need volunteers in the following areas: Water Stops/Aid Stations, Crossing Guards/Course Marshals, Packet pick-up, Finish Line, Traffic/Parking, and Runner Food Preparation.

Please sign up on our Volunteer Registration Page

 

Information

Race Directors: Nik Ponzio and Bob Monette email: cim@gmaa.run

 

Course Features

  • Certified Marathon with all miles marked
  • Can be used to qualify for the Boston Marathon
  • Start and finish at 190' elevation
  • Max elevation: 210' (miles 1 and 25)
  • Min elevation: 100' (several locations)
  • Lake Champlain elevation: 95'

NOTE: GMAA/Insurance rules prohibit running with a baby jogger or dog. For safety reasons and as a courtesy to fellow runners, GMAA strongly discourages the use of headphones.

There are no refunds, deferrals, or transfers.

 

 

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