- Weather
- 48°Ftypical start
- Field size
- ~600 runners
- Course
- Rolling
- Elevation
- 500 ft gain · 0 ft net
Event listed as: Marathon
PR7.0Weather9.1Experience6.2
All marathons
Mid-October · Northeast · Out-and-Back
Champlain Islands Marathon & Half Marathon
South Hero, VT
Event listed as: Marathon
Registration opens on the organizer's site
- Typical start temp
- 43°F(estimated)
- Field size
- ~300 runners(estimated)
- Course
- Rolling
- Elevation
- 350 ft gain · 0 ft net(estimated)
Why runners choose this race
A out-and-back course around South Hero, VT, with steady rollers that reward even pacing.
Good fit if
- · Runners who want a low-key start
Think twice if
- · You want crowds and on-course energy
Course and logistics
- Course type
- Out-and-Back
- Surface
- Road
- Total gain
- 350 ft(estimated)
- Total loss
- 350 ft(estimated)
- Net elevation
- 0 ft(estimated)
- Field size
- ~300 runners(estimated)
- Crowd support
- Quiet, low-key
- Entry
- Easy
- Entry fee
- $70(most recent listed price)
- Day of week
- Sunday
- Start / finish
- Start and finish in the same area
Race details
- Typical timing
- Mid-October
- Next confirmed date
- Sunday, October 18, 2026
- Registration
- Open now
- Region
- Northeast
- Editorial tier
- Recommended
- Prestige
- 5.0/10(estimated)
- Data last reviewed
- 2026-08-26
Event listed as: Marathon
Good to know
- Out-and-back
- Easy entry
Race-day weather
Modelled from location, month and coastal proximity — not verified race history.
ExcellentGoodWarmHeat risk
Typical start sits at 43°F — excellent marathon conditions.
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- Weather
- 52°Ftypical start
- Field size
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- Course
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- Elevation
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- Weather
- 48°Ftypical start
- Field size
- ~2,000 runners
- Course
- Rolling
- Elevation
- 600 ft gain
Lake Champlain and Green Mountains views
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