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After three years of cancellations, shortened races and other changes, the Vermont City Marathon is scheduled to return in full force this spring. Organizers have confirmed the full marathon will return on Memorial Day Weekend for the first time since 2019 — the following years were canceled or shortened due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Here’s a closer look at the weekend of events and what to expect. Which races are returning?Organizers with RunVermont announced the state’s largest marathon will return starting at 7 a.m. on May 29. There will be no individual half marathon, 10K or 5K offerings for runners this year. There are, however, a number of relay options available for those who are searching for something a bit shorter. All of the race options will follow the traditional race route near the Lake Champlain waterfront and back up Pine Street — though your views could vary if you’re only running a section of the race. Can I still register?Registration through RunVermont closes Tuesday, May 24 at 11:59 p.m. Proof of COVID-19 vaccination is required to sign up, according to organizers. Full marathon $135 until May 4, 2022$150 after May 5, 2022Two-person relay rates increased to $220 after Jan. 20, 2022. They are not scheduled to increase again before race day. The 3-5 person relay rates increased to $275 after Jan. 20, 2022. They are not scheduled to increase again before race day. Street closuresRunners will launch in waves near Waterfront Park beginning at 7 a.m., according to race organizers. The current route means some roadways will be partially closed while runners cross through Burlington and others will be reserved for local traffic.Here’s a full look at planned closures:Lake Street, no access to Waterfront Park (6 a.m. to noon)Battery Street, Main to Maple (6:30 to 11 a.m.)Maple Street, west of Pine (6:30 a.m. to noon)Pine Street, southbound Maple to Flynn (7 to 11 a.m.)Pine Street, Main to Maple (7 a.m. to noon)Foster Street (7 to 11 a.m.)Main Street, west of Church (7 a.m. to noon)College Street, west of Battery (6 to 10:45 a.m.)Cherry Street, between Church and Battery (7:15 a.m. to 12:15 p.m.)Southbound lane of North Avenue (7:15 a.m. to 12:45 p.m.)Only affects traffic between Beltline entrance and Battery ParkLeddy Park Road (7:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.)Click here to view the scheduled closures as a map. Questions or additional information about the Vermont City Marathon? Send our team an email at newstips@mynbc5.com Weather Click here for the latest weather forecast from Burlington ahead of race day.

BURLINGTON, Vt. —

After three years of cancellations, shortened races and other changes, the Vermont City Marathon is scheduled to return in full force this spring.

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Organizers have confirmed the full marathon will return on Memorial Day Weekend for the first time since 2019 — the following years were canceled or shortened due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Here’s a closer look at the weekend of events and what to expect.

Which races are returning?

Organizers with RunVermont announced the state’s largest marathon will return starting at 7 a.m. on May 29.

There will be no individual half marathon, 10K or 5K offerings for runners this year. There are, however, a number of relay options available for those who are searching for something a bit shorter.

All of the race options will follow the traditional race route near the Lake Champlain waterfront and back up Pine Street — though your views could vary if you’re only running a section of the race.

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Can I still register?

Registration through RunVermont closes Tuesday, May 24 at 11:59 p.m. Proof of COVID-19 vaccination is required to sign up, according to organizers.

Full marathon

$135 until May 4, 2022
$150 after May 5, 2022

Two-person relay rates increased to $220 after Jan. 20, 2022. They are not scheduled to increase again before race day.

The 3-5 person relay rates increased to $275 after Jan. 20, 2022. They are not scheduled to increase again before race day.

Street closures

Runners will launch in waves near Waterfront Park beginning at 7 a.m., according to race organizers. The current route means some roadways will be partially closed while runners cross through Burlington and others will be reserved for local traffic.

Here’s a full look at planned closures:

Lake Street, no access to Waterfront Park (6 a.m. to noon)
Battery Street, Main to Maple (6:30 to 11 a.m.)
Maple Street, west of Pine (6:30 a.m. to noon)
Pine Street, southbound Maple to Flynn (7 to 11 a.m.)
Pine Street, Main to Maple (7 a.m. to noon)
Foster Street (7 to 11 a.m.)
Main Street, west of Church (7 a.m. to noon)
College Street, west of Battery (6 to 10:45 a.m.)
Cherry Street, between Church and Battery (7:15 a.m. to 12:15 p.m.)
Southbound lane of North Avenue (7:15 a.m. to 12:45 p.m.)
- Only affects traffic between Beltline entrance and Battery Park