How to get into the Vermont City Marathon 2027.
All 3 ways into the Vermont City Marathon in Burlington, with the ballot dates.
Ways in
There are 3 ways into the Vermont City Marathon, each with what it involves and, where we have it, the organizer's own detail.
- 01
Ballot
Apply while the ballot is open. Places are then drawn at random from everyone who applied, and those drawn are invited to pay the entry fee.
At this race: Generic lottery entry
- 02
Qualifying time
Run a time under the race's standard for your age and gender within the qualifying window, then apply with proof. At popular races, meeting the time doesn't always guarantee a place.
At this race: Meet the qualifying time for your age and gender
- 03
Charity place
Take a place from a partner charity and commit to raising a minimum amount for it. Charities usually ask you to apply and choose their runners.
At this race: Run for a partner charity and commit to a fundraising target
Ballot dates
The ballot for the 2027 race, as the organizer announced it.
Ballot opens
30 Sep 2026
Ballot closes
TBA
Draw
TBA
Results
TBA
Qualifying times
Meet the qualifying time for your age and gender
We don't have this race's standards yet; the official site lists them.
Charity places and tours
Both are guaranteed places. A charity place asks you to raise a minimum amount; a tour package bundles entry with travel and a hotel.
Charity places
No charity places listed yet.
We're gathering them from organizers. Until then, the official site lists its charity partners.
FAQ
- When does the Vermont City Marathon ballot open?
- The ballot for the 2027 race opened on 30 Sep 2026. Dates for the 2028 ballot haven't been announced yet.
- Can I get into the Vermont City Marathon without the ballot?
- Yes. Besides the ballot there are 2 other ways in. Qualifying time: Meet the qualifying time for your age and gender. Charity place: Run for a partner charity and commit to a fundraising target.
Looking for other ballots? See every ballot opening soon.