Chilly Half Marathon
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About the race
The Chilly Half Marathon is a road race held in Burlington, Ontario, returning for its 31st edition in 2027. The event uses a certified course (Athletics Canada certificate ON-2013-092-BDC) that measures the full half marathon distance of 21.0975 km and is described as fast and flat through downtown Burlington and along the waterfront.
The event offers both an in-person half marathon and a virtual option. Virtual participants may complete the distance between February 26, 2027 and March 17, 2027, submit results through the ASICS Runkeeper app or via the event results page, and receive a finisher shirt and medal. In-person entries include a long sleeve technical shirt and a finisher medal, with a new 2027 spinner medal available.
Race kit pickup is required before race day; pickup locations and dates are scheduled at the Kingsway Running Room store in Etobicoke on February 17–20, 2027 and at the Burlington Running Room store on February 27, 2027. Baggage check is provided inside the Burlington Arts Performing Centre with an associated donation to the supporting Air Cadets. Nearby public parking lots are available and public parking is free on weekends; carpooling and drop offs are recommended when possible. Shuttle bus service and local transit options serve the race site.
Water stations are located at Guelph Line, Walkers Line, Appleby Line and Burloak Drive and serve water only. Porta-potty locations are listed along Lakeshore near key intersections. The course is open for 3.5 hours and runners must complete the race within that time; runners behind checkpoint cutoffs may be directed to sidewalks for safety and course management.
The event supports fundraising for local organizations including the Joseph Brant Hospital Foundation and Hamilton Food Share, with donations and non-perishable food collection as part of the race activities. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
