Champlain Islands Half Marathon
Race Day Weather
Cold start — layer up, moderate wind
Runners will start in chilly 35°F conditions — dress in layers for the corral and plan to shed early. Temperatures rising to 45°F through the course will gradually increase perceived effort in the second half. Moderate winds around 18mph may affect pacing on open sections of the course.
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Race Info
The Champlain Islands Half Marathon runs out and back along the west shore of South Hero and Grand Isle in Lake Champlain, passing farms, apple orchards, and summer cottages. The course is flat to rolling and entirely paved, starting and finishing at Folsom Elementary School in South Hero, near the former home of seven-time Boston Marathon winner Clarence H. DeMar. It is USATF-certified and qualifies for Boston Marathon entry.
