Good morning, Burlington.

Thousands of runners filled Burlington’s streets for the annual M&T Vermont City Marathon and Relay while local supporters cheered them on from Pine Street to the New North End.

NBC5 reporter Stephen Biddix and other athletes finished strong—bringing the community together on an exciting day.

Runners and thousands of spectators will join the Vermont City Marathon in Burlington on Sunday morning, and multiple roads will be closed for the 13.1-mile race course—Lake Street is closed from 6:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Residents should plan alternate routes.

On Friday, the Vermont State Senate advanced H.472—a bill to officially recognize early childhood educators as professionals—making Vermont the first state to set a common system for early education qualifications.

It reflects feedback from over 1,000 educators and builds on earlier state investments to improve the child care system.

U.S. News and World Report ranked Vermont 7th among the ten best states—highlighting its strong marks in opportunity, safety, and the natural environment while noting lower scores in fiscal stability, which makes it the second best New England state behind New Hampshire.

On Friday, Governor Phil Scott said he could not accept the current House or Senate education bills because they do not lower costs, cut administrative overhead, or create more student opportunities.

He remains optimistic that a revised bill meeting these goals will be finalized through further work with the conference committee — a necessary step to fix the inefficient system.

Tyler Trimnal led Vermont Green to a 4-2 Maple Cup home opening win with his 2 assists—he praised the exciting energy from the crowd.

The team now looks forward to building on their performance in upcoming matches.

Ran: 40th Anniversary 4K Restoration

'Ran' — 7:00-9:45 PM — Main Street Landing Performing Arts Center — $ — Film buffs enjoy a 40th anniversary 4K restoration of Akira Kurosawa’s 1985 take on the story of King Lear.

2025 Vermont Amateur Pickleball Championships

8 a.m. – 5 p.m. — The EDGE Sports & Fitness — $65 — Compete in the amateur state championship and engage in a weekend of wellness activities.

EXTC Concert Featuring XTC's Terry Chambers & Friends

7:30-10:30 p.m. — Higher Ground — Tickets available — Experience the classic XTC songbook brought to life by Terry Chambers and his band EXTC.

NAMI Vermont Lake Monsters Game Night

6:30-9:30 p.m. — Vermont Lake Monsters Baseball — Tickets available — Supporting mental health awareness with a fun night of baseball and community activities.

Father's Day Frankfurter Fiesta

7-9:30 p.m. — The Soda Plant — RSVP requested — Enjoy a special hot dog topping bar and cornhole at this festive hangout.

Book Club for Busy Women

6:30-8:30 p.m. — Ladies Social Group — $5 monthly dues — Connect with fellow women while discussing books and forming friendships.

Vermont Lake Monsters Senior Night

6:35-8:05 p.m. — Vermont Lake Monsters Baseball — $6 for seniors — Enjoy a night at the ballpark with complimentary drinks and reserved seating for seniors.

Vermont Lake Monsters vs. New Britain Bees

6:35-8:05 p.m. — Vermont Lake Monsters Baseball — Permission slip and fee required — Teens enjoy a ball game outing with food included.

4x4x48 Challenge

4 p.m. Jun 20th — Burlington Union Station — Entry fee TBA — Participate in a unique running challenge to celebrate the summer solstice.

Intentional Peer Support Core Training

9 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. daily — Main Street Landing Performing Arts Center — $100 for materials — Engage in an interactive training to explore transformative relationships through peer support.