Vermont
What to know, prize money, road closures for 2026 Vermont City Marathon & Relay
The state’s biggest sporting event returns later this weekend.
The M&T Bank Vermont City Marathon & Relay is slated for its 35th Memorial Day weekend, and 36th edition overall, in Burlington. Over 4,600 racers, from marathoners, relay teams and handcyclists, will navigate through the streets of the Queen City on Sunday, May 24.
The race starts and finishes at Waterfront Park. This USATF-certified and sanctioned course connects two 13.1-mile loops in Burlington’s south and north ends the runners do twice to complete a full marathon.
Here’s what you need to know ahead of this year’s marathon weekend:
When and where is the Vermont City Marathon?
► Date: Sunday, May 24, 2026
► Time: 7 a.m.
► Starting and finish lines: Waterfront Park
► Race organizer: RunVermont Inc.
► Race sponsor: M&T Bank
► Past results from the VCM: BurlingtonFreePress.com.
Vermont City Marathon’s Memorial Day Weekend schedule
► Friday, May 22 (1-7 p.m.): Sports & Fitness Expo at DoubleTree by Hilton, 870 Williston Road, South Burlington
► Friday, May 22 (6 p.m.): RunVermont Hall of Fame induction ceremony at DoubleTree by Hilton, 870 Williston Road, South Burlington.
► Saturday, May 23 (8:30 a.m.): RunVermont Vermont City Two Mile & Mini Marathon at Waterfront Park.
► Saturday, May 23 (9-6 p.m.): Sports & Fitness Expo at DoubleTree by Hilton, 870 Williston Road, South Burlington.
► Sunday, May 24 (7:15 a.m.): Marathon, relay start.
Course map for the Vermont City Marathon
RunVermont designed a two-loop, 13.1-mile course. The map:
Road closures for the Vermont City Marathon
How many are registered for the Vermont City Marathon?
► As of May 19, there are roughly 2,000 runners signed up for the marathon; another 8 participants for the handcycle competition.
► There approximately 3,000 relay teams (2-person and 3-5 person squads).
Where marathoners are from
► Of the registered runners, 71.5% hail from outside Vermont.
Cash prizes for Vermont City Marathon winners
The cash prizes for this year’s Vermont City Marathon:
► Open women’s division: First place ($2,400), second place ($1,300), third place ($800).
► Open men’s division: First place ($2,400), second place ($1,300), third place ($800)
► Non-binary division: First place ($2,400).
► Handcycle winners: women ($700), men ($700).
► Pushrim wheelchair winners: women ($700), men ($700).
► Masters division winners: women ($700), men ($700).
► *Top Vermonters: women ($700), men ($700).
*Must have been a legal resident of Vermont since at least May 26, 2025.
Event records for Vermont City Marathon
► Men: 2:17:03, Michael Kobotov, 2001.
► Women: 2:33:40, Maegan Krifchin, 2023.
Contact Alex Abrami at aabrami@freepressmedia.com. Follow him on X, formerly known as Twitter: @aabrami5.
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This 133-year-old Vermont nursery just got a big HGTV honor. See here
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HGTV ranked the best garden centers (also known as nurseries) in the United States and listed one historic garden center in Charlotte as the best in Vermont.
“From multi-generational mom-and-pop businesses to bigger enterprises that haven’t lost their human touch, you can’t go wrong adding one of these garden centers to your bucket list whether you are traveling cross-country or just to the next county,” the Home and Garden Network said.
HGTV’s pick for the Green Mountain State was first established 133 years ago.
Horsford Gardens and Nursery — Charlotte, Vermont
HGTV highlighted Horsford Gardens and Nursery’s versatility and its wide selection of plants.
“This 133-year-old sprawling garden center on 40 acres does it all: propagation, planting, seeding and overwintering. With 20 acres of growing fields, Horsford offers thousands of plant varieties including native trees, shrubs and perennials,” HGTV said. You can find unique annuals like indigo and heirloom vegetables too and grounds to stroll where you can find inspiration for our own garden.”
Established in 1893, they’re also one of the oldest garden centers in Vermont.
“In 1883 Frederick Hinsdale Horsford and Cyrus G Pringle went into the nursery business together. As botanists they had traveled throughout North America collecting plants,” the garden center’s website said. “In 1893 Horsford bought out Pringle and created F. H. Horsford Nursery in Charlotte, Vermont. The nursery is still in existence on the same acreage.”
What can you buy at Horsford Nursery?
If you’re interested in starting your own herb garden, they have the following starts available, according to their greenhouse webpage:
- Boxwood Basil
- Basil
- Chives
- Cilantro
- Dill
- Lavender
- Lemongrass
- Marjoram
- Mints
- Oregano
- Parsley
- Rosemary
- Sage
- Tarragon
- Thyme
You can see all of the different annuals and vegetable starts they have on their “Greenhouse Info and Plants” webpage.
The nursery even has offerings for non-gardeners: you can check out their free display gardens, of which they have many. Their botanical gardens include an annual garden, a rose garden, a spring bulb garden and a peony row.
“Visiting the nursery can be a much-needed break from a hectic day,” the Horsford website said. “If it is muddy, bring boots as there are no paved roads. Be sure to bring a notebook and camera!”
How to visit Horsford Gardens and Nursery
You can find Horsford Gardens and Nursery at 2111 Greenbush Road in Charlotte, Vermont or call them at (802) 425-2811. Its current hours are 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. every day of the week, except certain holidays, from April 15 – October 31.
Rin Velasco is a trending reporter. She can be reached at rvelasco@usatodayco.com.
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VT Lottery Powerball, Gimme 5 results for June 8, 2026
Powerball, Mega Millions jackpots: What to know in case you win
Here’s what to know in case you win the Powerball or Mega Millions jackpot.
Just the FAQs, USA TODAY
The Vermont Lottery offers several draw games for those willing to make a bet to win big.
Those who want to play can enter the MegaBucks and Lucky for Life games as well as the national Powerball and Mega Millions games. Vermont also partners with New Hampshire and Maine for the Tri-State Lottery, which includes the Mega Bucks, Gimme 5 as well as the Pick 3 and Pick 4.
Drawings are held at regular days and times, check the end of this story to see the schedule.
Here’s a look at June 8, 2026, results for each game:
Winning Powerball numbers from June 8 drawing
03-24-34-43-49, Powerball: 20, Power Play: 3
Check Powerball payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Gimme 5 numbers from June 8 drawing
05-07-08-28-34
Check Gimme 5 payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Pick 3 numbers from June 8 drawing
Day: 7-0-1
Evening: 1-4-7
Check Pick 3 payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Pick 4 numbers from June 8 drawing
Day: 1-6-5-2
Evening: 0-7-1-3
Check Pick 4 payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Megabucks Plus numbers from June 8 drawing
05-10-25-27-40, Megaball: 05
Check Megabucks Plus payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Millionaire for Life numbers from June 8 drawing
20-25-40-50-55, Bonus: 01
Check Millionaire for Life payouts and previous drawings here.
Feeling lucky? Explore the latest lottery news & results
Are you a winner? Here’s how to claim your lottery prize
For Vermont Lottery prizes up to $499, winners can claim their prize at any authorized Vermont Lottery retailer or at the Vermont Lottery Headquarters by presenting the signed winning ticket for validation. Prizes between $500 and $5,000 can be claimed at any M&T Bank location in Vermont during the Vermont Lottery Office’s business hours, which are 8a.m.-4p.m. Monday through Friday, except state holidays.
For prizes over $5,000, claims must be made in person at the Vermont Lottery headquarters. In addition to signing your ticket, you will need to bring a government-issued photo ID, and a completed claim form.
All prize claims must be submitted within one year of the drawing date. For more information on prize claims or to download a Vermont Lottery Claim Form, visit the Vermont Lottery’s FAQ page or contact their customer service line at (802) 479-5686.
Vermont Lottery Headquarters
1311 US Route 302, Suite 100
Barre, VT
05641
When are the Vermont Lottery drawings held?
- Powerball: 10:59 p.m. Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday.
- Mega Millions: 11 p.m. Tuesday and Friday.
- Gimme 5: 6:55 p.m. Monday through Friday.
- Lucky for Life: 10:38 p.m. daily.
- Pick 3 Day: 1:10 p.m. daily.
- Pick 4 Day: 1:10 p.m. daily.
- Pick 3 Evening: 6:55 p.m. daily.
- Pick 4 Evening: 6:55 p.m. daily.
- Megabucks: 7:59 p.m. Monday, Wednesday and Saturday.
- Millionaire for Life: 11:15 p.m. daily
What is Vermont Lottery Second Chance?
Vermont’s 2nd Chance lottery lets players enter eligible non-winning instant scratch tickets into a drawing to win cash and/or other prizes. Players must register through the state’s official Lottery website or app. The drawings are held quarterly or are part of an additional promotion, and are done at Pollard Banknote Limited in Winnipeg, MB, Canada.
This results page was generated automatically using information from TinBu and a template written and reviewed by a Vermont editor. You can send feedback using this form.
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Owner Now Giving Away Empty Vermont College Campus
In Vermont, one entrepreneur is trying to unload what might be the most unusual freebie in real estate: an entire former college campus. Raj Bhakta, a onetime Apprentice contestant and whiskey maker who scooped up Green Mountain College’s 115-acre Poultney campus at auction in 2020 for under $5 million, is now offering its 16 buildings and grounds to a new steward—for nothing, reports the Wall Street Journal. His ambitious plan to turn the shuttered school into a resort with hotel rooms, condos, a distillery, restaurant, and spa never made it past Vermont’s permitting maze or local tensions, and the site now hosts little more than a small elementary school started by his wife.
Bhakta says he’s sifting through more than 50 proposals and wants a group aligned with his vision of reviving “the United States, Western civilization and Christendom through faith-based education.” Donating the school to a religious organization poses another problem for Poultney, one local business owner tells WCAX: “There will be no property taxes ever paid, but the town will have to deal with the burden of having that large institution down there.” Whoever takes it on will need deep pockets: Bhakta’s website warns to expect about $1.5 million a year in upkeep and delayed maintenance. The stalled project mirrors a larger national question as small colleges close: What, if anything, comes next for the campuses that once anchored their towns? In Poultney, optimism about Bhakta has faded into wariness that anyone can realistically take the property on.
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