# Champlain Parkway Race Celebrates Decades of Wait

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Podcast: [Montpelier News Today | 2 Min New | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/montpelier-news-today-2-min-new-the-daily-news-now-7598987)
Published: 2026-06-23T12:59:05+00:00
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Hundreds of runners hit the fresh pavement of the long-awaited Champlain Parkway on a historic Sunday race—marking the final stretch before its official traffic opening in late June. Once envisioned as a disruptive four-lane highway through neighborhoods, the final design now blends limited-access lanes south of Home Avenue with a slower, neighborhood-friendly two-lane stretch north. For locals like Sona Iyengar, who once called it “the road to nowhere,” the moment is bittersweet and deeply emotional. With 455 runners—surpassing the limit—the event, dubbed “the shortest race on the longest day,” celebrated not just the road, but decades of persistence and community hope. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/f95b8dd883d0effe

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