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The Vermont City Marathon starts in downtown Burlington and winds through the scenic Champlain Valley, offering stunning views of Lake Champlain and the Green Mountains. Runners traverse rolling terrain through quintessential Vermont farmland, small towns, and forested sections before finishing at the waterfront in Burlington.
Late spring weather with mild temperatures and occasional rain. Runners enjoy pleasant conditions with low humidity and cool mornings, typical of northern New England in May.
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The Vermont City Marathon was founded in 1984, during the golden age of mass-participation running. Now 42 years old, it has established itself as a beloved fixture in Burlington, growing from its early editions into a race with genuine character and loyal following.
The Vermont City Marathon route is one of those courses where runners forget their pace and reach for their phones. The scenery through Burlington and its surroundings has earned this race a reputation as one of the most photogenic in North America.
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