Distances & Divisions | Location | Program Schedule | Finish Line Amenities | Sibling Discounts | Scholarships | Reuniting with Friends & Family | Bike Parking | Volunteer
Distances & Divisions:
Half Mile: Open to youth aged 4-14, adults may accompany young runners in this race.
1 Mile: Open to youth aged 4-14, all adults to the sidelines to cheer.
Mascot Dash: Open to mascots of all ages, have your booking agent contact youth@runvermont.org to register.
Location:
Waterfront Park, Burlington, VT
Program Schedule:
Friday, May 28th, 2027
1:00PM-7:00PM: Bib Pick Up at the Sports & Fitness Expo (DoubleTree by Hilton in South Burlington)
Saturday, May 29th, 2027
7:45AM-9:45AM: Bib Pick Up
8:25AM: National Anthem
8:30AM: M&T Bank Vermont City Two Mile *Awards Ceremony will commence once the majority of racers finish.*
9:15 AM: Mascot Dash
9:25AM: Warm Up & M&T Bank Mini Marathon: 1 Mile Fun Run
9:50AM: Warm Up & M&T Bank Mini Marathon: Half Mile Fun Run
Finish Line Amenities:
All M&T Bank Mini Marathon participants should plan to recover with post-fun-run refreshments provided by Performance Foodservice. No one loves a snack more than a kid, except maybe a runner.
Sibling Discounts:
Registering multiple siblings for any combination of M&T Bank's Memorial Day Weekend Youth Events? If you register them all at once you will automatically receive a discount for two siblings and for three or more siblings.
M&T Bank Mini Marathon Scholarships:
As a nonprofit that exists to support running as a life-long activity, RunVermont does not want a registration fee to be a barrier to any youth participating in the M&T Bank Mini Marathon. If there is a youth in your life who wants to participate in the M&T Bank Mini Marathon, but the registration fee is a barrier to entry, please contact youth@runvermont.org for a scholarship entry.
Reuniting with Family and Friends:
Parents and guardians will be given access to a controlled corral at the Finish Area to reunite with their athlete. A numbered tear tag from an athlete's bib will be required to enter the corral. Once you have reunited with your athlete, simply show the tear tag that matches the bib number on your athlete to safely exit the corral. This system is for the protection of everyone, your cooperation is greatly appreciated.
To reunite with others friends and family members, pick a meeting place in advance of the M&T Bank Mini Marathon that is away from the action at the finish line. Here are some good places for athletes and loved ones to reunite:
- The Overlook on the Boardwalk at Waterfront Park
- Boathouse near Waterfront Park
- ECHO Center near Waterfront Park
Free Valet Bike Parking:
Will be available at Waterfront Park. Runners, volunteers, and spectators can drop their bikes, strollers, scooters or similar devices at one of the Valet Bike Parking locations around the park. Trained staff and volunteers will watch your bike so you can enjoy the events. Bike Parking opens at 7:30AM and closes at 11:30AM and is located on Lake Street just north of the College Street intersection. Services provided by Local Motion.
Volunteer:
Join our fantastic volunteer team and help support 500+ young athletes. There are a variety of tasks available such as packet pick-up, course monitors, finish line crew, and many more.
We will open signups to volunteer in the winter.
Questions? E-mail volunteer@runvermont.org.
