Overview
The Kingdom Marathon draws approximately 50 finishers each October on a scenic road in West Glover, United States. The Kingdom Marathon serves Vermont's Northeast Kingdom with a hilly fall marathon in rural Orleans County. The course tours Northeast Kingdom farm roads, forest hills, and rural Vermont scenery. Expect significant climbs on this hilly course.
Kingdom Marathon is a certified 42.195 km (26.2 mile) marathon — the standard World Athletics marathon distance.
Kingdom Marathon 2026 race day
The next Kingdom Marathon is scheduled for Sunday, 4 October 2026 with a 7:00 am start. The certified course covers 42.195 km (26.2 miles) with 250 m of climbing on a hilly with notable climbs layout.
Kingdom Marathon course route
The Kingdom Marathon covers varied scenic road terrain. Starts and finishes in the Northeast Kingdom near West Glover. The course tours Northeast Kingdom farm roads, forest hills, and rural Vermont scenery. Hilly with notable climbs.
Kingdom Marathon elevation profile
The Kingdom Marathon course is hilly with notable climbs over 42.195 km (26.2 miles). Runners cover 250 metres of climbing and 200 metres of descent, with a net climb of 50 metres from start to finish.
Entry requirements
Kingdom Marathon is typically held in October. Registration opens through https://www.kingdommarathon.com/ and may use a lottery or tiered entry when demand exceeds capacity.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the Kingdom Marathon elevation profile?
- The Kingdom Marathon has 250 metres of total climbing and 200 metres of descent over 42.195 km (26.2 miles). The course is hilly with notable climbs, with 50 metres of net climb from start to finish.
- How long is the Kingdom Marathon?
- The Kingdom Marathon is the standard marathon distance of 42.195 kilometres (26.2 miles), certified to World Athletics rules. The Kingdom Marathon is a scenic road through West Glover.
- What time does the Kingdom Marathon start?
- The 2026 Kingdom Marathon starts at 7:00 am local time on Sunday, 4 October 2026. Arrive early for baggage drop and corral access — official race communications on www.kingdommarathon.com/ confirm any last-minute schedule changes.
- Where does the Kingdom Marathon start and finish?
- Starts and finishes in the Northeast Kingdom near West Glover. Updated course maps are published at https://www.kingdommarathon.com/ each year.
- When is the Kingdom Marathon and how do I register?
- Kingdom Marathon is typically held in October. Registration opens through https://www.kingdommarathon.com/ and may use a lottery or tiered entry when demand exceeds capacity.
- Is the Kingdom Marathon course flat?
- The course includes hilly with notable climbs. Study the official course profile at https://www.kingdommarathon.com/ before setting pace targets.
- What landmarks does the Kingdom Marathon pass?
- The route tours Northeast Kingdom farm roads and rural Orleans County scenery.
- What weather should runners expect at Kingdom Marathon?
- Cool October mornings in Vermont's Northeast Kingdom.
Last updated 18 July 2026. Edition dates and course details are reviewed regularly.