FAQs
Marathon FAQs
We do not recommend wearing headphones for all runners, but headphones are NOT ALLOWED FOR COMPETITORS competing for prize money and RRCA/USATF awards. If you choose to wear headphones and finish in a money-winning place, you may be subject to forfeiture of prize money and RRCA/USATF awards.
Complementary post-race showers are available at the Greater Burlington YMCA located at 298 College Street Burlington, VT 05401. Please bring your race bib, a photo ID and a towel.
Yes. The registered marathoner must also be registered as a teammate on whichever team(s) they are running on and must wear the relay bib for that team along with their marathon bib.
No, the course is for registered runners only. But we encourage your family to come out and cheer (or volunteer AND cheer)!
Yes, each relay team must designate one registered team member to pick up the race packet. Your packet includes Bibs/B-Tags, Race Belt, and race-shirts for the entire team. Photo ID is required. A friend or family member may pick up for you if you are unable to attend Expo. They must have an image of your registration confirmation email.
Yes. We do allow a proxy. They will need to present a copy of the runner's photo ID or a copy of the runner's confirmation email.
Yes, all marathoners get a finishers medal as they cross the finish line. 2 Person Relay runners receive a medal upon completion of their half. 3-5 Person Relay Teams can collect their medals at the Results Tent in Waterfront Park.
No, sorry!! Our course layout, setup protocols, and city permit do not allow for early start.
Not exactly. We offer a 2 Person Relay. Each runner on the 2 Person Relay Team runs a half marathon, receives an individual time and a medal.
Yes. 6.5 hours, which is the equivalent to a 14:52 minute-per-mile pace.
Yes. We will have additional, specific information about our pace teams closer to the race. For the most up-to-date information, visit the Race Day Essentials page.
To find runners to join your team, try social media, word of mouth or reach out to some of the local running clubs. It is also acceptable for a runner to run multiple legs on a 5-Person Relay team. For example if you have only have 4 runners, it is fine for one runner toi complete multiple legs. It is also fine for your team to run as many legs as you wish, then exit the course. For example if you have a 2-Person team but only 1 runner, that runner may run the first half of the race then exit the course. You will receive a half marathon time, can pick up a finisher's medals at the Results Tent, and partake of all the rest of the post-race fun. Or a 5-Person team with only 1-4 runners, you may do the same thing. Each runner will get a time for their individual leg.
Marathon entrants may submit a qualifying time of 4:30:00 or faster (marathon), 2:10:00 or faster (half marathon) or 58:00 or faster (10k) from a USATF Certified Course or Athletics Canada Certified. The race date must be between January 1, 2023, and April 27, 2025. Virtual race results are not accepted. Results must be published online and applicant must include a link to those results.
You may submit a qualifying time at registration or via email. The deadline for submitting a time is May 8, 2025.
RunVermont must be informed of all relay team changes prior to the start of the race or the team will be disqualified and ineligible for any awards or prizes. This may affect your ability to participate in future races. Check out our info on Managing Your Relay Team.
There are several options depending on what race you are running. Each one is slightly different, so read carefully, but for all we strongly discourage leaving any type of valuables in your checked gear. Find info here
We suggest finding someone to purchase you team by word of mouth or via social media. Please note: All transactions are private between runners; the marathon staff is unable to assist with the completion of a transfer. For team transfer sales, we ask that all transfers take place for no more than the face value.
If you want to buy a team bib, we suggest doing so via social media. Please note: All transactions are private between runners; the marathon staff is unable to assist with the completion of a transfer. For team transfer sales, we ask that all transfers take place for no more than the face value.
We have Gear Check located in Waterfront Park for you to pick-up post-race. We strongly discourage leaving any type of valuables in your checked gear.
Now it's time to invite runners to join your team. Check out our info on Managing Your Relay Team.
Yes, all of these marathon and relay options are allowed. Runners can be on multiple relay teams; and runners can also run on 1 or more relay team(s) AND run the entire Marathon. Please read our Relay-Marathoner Scenario INFO SHEET for everything you need to know about which bibs to wear and where to exchange.
We provide limited Pace Groups. Most of our Pace Leaders enjoy their assignment and return year after year, but occasionally we have openings. Contact Joe Connelly and ask to be considered as a pace team leader. In most cases we require that a Pace Leader has demonstrated the ability to run at least 20 minutes faster than the group they will be pacing, with a race result that meets that criteria within the last 12 months.
Yes, it is possible to transfer between events. There is no formal deadline for this process, it is an option as long as there are available spots in the relay fields. If the relays are full, transfer from the marathon is not an option. Please view this tutorial on transferring from one event to another.
Yes, but only if you will finish within our 6.5 hour time limit.
Yes, packet pickup is available on the morning of race day from 5 AM - 6 AM.
Yes! We send our results directly to BAA.
Yes, we recommend it (Marathoners only).
Pacers are experienced runners that lead a team of runners who are trying to hit a goal between 3:30-5:30.
We use ChronoTrack B-Tags which are affixed to the backs of the race bibs. These tags transmit data as runners cross timing mats at the start, finish and along the course. Marathoners pin bibs to the front of their shirts; relay runners wear race belts to which the bibs are attached.
All participants in the Marathon must be 16 years old or older on race day.
3-5 Relay minimum age requirement of 12 is strongly recommended. 2 Person Relay minimum age requirement is 13. Visit our Race Policies page for more details.
There is lots of parking in Burlington and on Sundays, most street and city parking garages are free! Check out the City of Burlington parking page here.
The only shuttle running this year will be for the DoubleTree in South Burlington.
Due to long lead times shirts are ordered months before the race. Shirts are available on a first-come, first-served basis at packet pick-up. Check out the Shirt Swap booth at the Expo and you may be able to swap your shirt for a different size. Our Info Tent at Waterfront Park will have some extra shirts for race day shirt swaps.
