Chilly Half Marathon

MAR
7
2027
Run the Chilly Half in Burlington on March 7 for a flat certified course along downtown and the waterfront. Choose in person or virtual and support local mental health and food charities while enjoying pace groups and generous time limits.
Sun 7 Mar 2027
Half Marathon

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Event overview

The 2027 Chilly Half Marathon is a half marathon event held in Burlington, Ontario on Sunday, March 7, 2027. The course runs through downtown Burlington and along the waterfront. The course is described as flat and is certified by Athletics Canada, certificate number ON-2013-092-BDC. The course is open for 3 hours and 30 minutes.

Race options

  • In-person Chilly Half Marathon
  • Virtual Chilly Half Marathon (run between Feb 26 and Mar 17, 2027)

Race details and services

All registered runners must pick up their race kit before race day or arrange to have it mailed for an additional fee. Baggage check is available inside the Burlington Performing Arts Centre (with Air Cadets for a $5 donation). Water stations serving water only are located at Guelph Line, Walkers Line, Appleby Line and Burloak Drive. Porta-potties are positioned at multiple course locations, including Lakeshore and Guelph Line and Burloak Waterfront Park.

Pace groups are provided for a range of target finish times from 1:25 to 2:45. The event notes time cutoffs and that runners behind certain points on the course will be moved to sidewalks for safety.

Charity and partners

Proceeds support the Joseph Brant Hospital Mental Health and Addictions program and Hamilton Food Share. Non-perishable food donations will be collected at the race. Tax receipts for donations are available for gifts of $20 or more. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Half Marathon
Chilly Half Marathon
Virtual Chilly Half Marathon