The 2024 Vermont City Marathon is finally here, and thousands of athletes are expected to participate this year as throngs of spectators cheer them on throughout the streets of Burlington. NBC5 is an official sponsor of the Vermont City Marathon, and you can watch all of our live coverage right here by clicking the video player above. Please note: Live coverage begins at 6 a.m.See minute-by-minute updates below.5:00 a.m.Just over two hours to go until the start of this year’s Vermont City Marathon. The first wave of runners is scheduled to launch at 7:15 a.m. The marathon has been a Queen City staple since 1989, and this year, more than 4,500 runners will take to the streets of Vermont’s largest city as they race for gold and glory.4:30 a.m. Organizers and volunteers are working on last-minute preparations as runners prepare to get underway in just a few short hours. The 26.2 mile Vermont City Marathon course actually consists of one 13.1 mile loop that runners will need to complete twice in order to finish. This year’s course will see runners passing through some of Burlington’s most scenic areas, including Leddy Park, Oakledge Park and straight through the heart of downtown Burlington.
The 2024 Vermont City Marathon is finally here, and thousands of athletes are expected to participate this year as throngs of spectators cheer them on throughout the streets of Burlington. NBC5 is an official sponsor of the Vermont City Marathon, and you can watch all of our live coverage right here by clicking the video player above. Please note: Live coverage begins at 6 a.m.
See minute-by-minute updates below.
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5:00 a.m.
Just over two hours to go until the start of this year’s Vermont City Marathon. The first wave of runners is scheduled to launch at 7:15 a.m.
The marathon has been a Queen City staple since 1989, and this year, more than 4,500 runners will take to the streets of Vermont’s largest city as they race for gold and glory.
4:30 a.m.
Organizers and volunteers are working on last-minute preparations as runners prepare to get underway in just a few short hours.
The 26.2 mile Vermont City Marathon course actually consists of one 13.1 mile loop that runners will need to complete twice in order to finish. This year’s course will see runners passing through some of Burlington’s most scenic areas, including Leddy Park, Oakledge Park and straight through the heart of downtown Burlington.