Champlain Islands Marathon
Race Day Weather
Cool start, warming finish
Runners will face temperatures starting at 42°F and rising to 54°F by the finish, with a light breeze at 8 mph. Humidity is moderate at 69%, and while there's a slight chance of rain, it should remain dry. Runners should consider adjusting their pace conservatively in the early laps to manage the warming trend, particularly during the latter half of the race.
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Race Info
The USATF-certified (VT24002JK) marathon and half marathon begin and end at Folsom Elementary School in South Hero, VT, near the former home of Clarence H. DeMar, seven-time Boston Marathon winner. The half marathon course is out and back along the west shore of South Hero and Grand Isle, through farms, apple orchards, and summer cottages, with flat to rolling, entirely paved terrain. The marathon is two laps of the half marathon course. Start/finish elevation is about 190 feet, with a high point of 210 feet (miles 1 and 25) and a low point of 100 feet. The marathon cutoff is 6 hours; the half marathon cutoff is 4 hours. The course qualifies for Boston Marathon entry. The race was formerly named the Green Mountain Marathon; its current certification (VT24002JK) supersedes the earlier certification issued under that name. Wikipedia
