Champlain Islands Marathon
Race Day Weather
Cool conditions, gradual warming
Runners will face a cool start at 42°F, with temperatures gradually rising to 54°F by the finish. Winds will be light, averaging around 8 mph, with moderate gusts, but won't significantly impact performance. With average humidity at 69%, pacing adjustments may be necessary during the later laps as temperatures increase. A light throwaway layer may be advisable for the pre-race warm-up due to the cooler feels-like temperature.
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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
