Half Marathon Unplugged
Half Marathon Unplugged: flat, scenic point-to-point along Lake Champlain with a brewery finish.
Race Date
Apr 10, 2027
Location
Burlington, VT
Quick facts
- Date
- Saturday, April 10, 2027
- Location
- Burlington, Vermont
- Distance
- Half marathon (13.1 mi)
- Course
- Point to Point
- Terrain
- Road
- USATF certified
- Not listed
Highlights
Good For
Atmosphere
Course
The Experience
Now in its 20th year, the Half Marathon Unplugged is a flat, fast point-to-point along Burlington’s Greenway bike path, skirting Lake Champlain with the Adirondacks on the horizon. The course starts at Airport Park in Colchester and finishes near Switchback Brewing on Flynn Avenue — a gentle, net-downhill route that attracts a growing field of roughly 3,475 runners from some 40 states.
The vibe is low-key but celebratory: no huge crowds or bands, just three water stations and a post-race party at Switchback Brewing. With a repeat-runner rate of about 24%, many come back for the “fun frills, no hills” experience. The typical winning time of 65:49 hints at the speed-friendly profile, making it a popular tune-up for the Vermont City Marathon and a PR-friendly destination race.
Logistics
Race Day
Saturday, April 10, 2027
Start Time
TBA
Start Location
Airport Park in Colchester to Flynn Ave in Burlington, Burlington, VT, 05401
Course Info
Course Type
Point to Point
Terrain
road
Scenery
Lake River, Mountain
Difficulty
Ultra-Flat
Quality Score
Runner Favorite8720 years running
~1,975 finishers a year
growing or steady
24% returning runners
6 timing sources
runners from 40 states
winner 1:05:49
typical high 56°F
Race Day Weather
5-year historical avgStart (Low)
37°
Afternoon (High)
55°
Ideal racing weather — cool and comfortable
0.1"
Precipitation
11 mph
Wind
69%
Humidity
Frequently asked
When is the Half Marathon Unplugged?
The Half Marathon Unplugged is held on Saturday, April 10, 2027.
Where does the Half Marathon Unplugged take place?
It takes place in Burlington, Vermont.
What distances does the Half Marathon Unplugged offer?
The half marathon (13.1 miles).
Is the Half Marathon Unplugged course flat and good for a PR?
The Half Marathon Unplugged is a ultra-flat, point to point course.
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