Chilly Half Marathon
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Event information
The Chilly Half Marathon takes place on Sunday, March 1, 2026 in Burlington, Ontario. The event includes an in-person half marathon and a virtual half marathon option. The in-person course is described as fast, flat and certified through Athletics Canada (certificate ON-2013-092-BDC). The course runs along Burlington downtown and the waterfront. The course is open for 3 and a half hours, and all runners must finish within 3 hours and 30 minutes.
Race logistics and extras
Water stations serving water only are located at Guelph Line, Walkers Line, Appleby Line and Burloak Drive. Porta-potties are placed at Lakeshore and Guelph Line; Paletta Mansion; Walkers Line and Lakeshore; Appleby Line and Lakeshore; and Burloak Waterfront Park. All registered runners must pick up their race kit before race day; kits include a technical running shirt, timing bib and goodie bag. Kits may be mailed for an additional fee and may be picked up by an authorized person with a copy of the registration; photo ID is required when collecting a bib. Bibs cannot be transferred to another runner.
The event offers virtual-run tracking via the ASICS Runkeeper app and a virtual results submission process. Medal options include a 30th Anniversary edition and a rainbow iridescent medal. Merchandise such as a Chilly Half Marathon vest is available, with part of proceeds supporting Joseph Brant Hospital Foundation and Hamilton Food Share. Tax receipts are issued for donations of $20 or more. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.