Fall Colours Run - Buckingham
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Event overview
The Fall Colours Run is a two-day road running event in Cumberland Village, Ontario, centered at the Cumberland Heritage Museum (2940 Old Montréal Road). The event includes a full marathon (42.2 km) that is on a certified course and is a Boston Marathon qualifier. The race weekend features on-course nutrition, professional timing, race photography, post-race snacks (including hot chocolate and ramen), post-race massages, live music, and a mix of volunteers from a local high school who fundraise through the event. Shuttle buses will run between the Museum and the OC Transpo Park N Ride at Trim Road.
Race options and logistics
Races offered include:
- 1K Turkey Trot (for ages 12 and under; includes finisher medal)
- 1K Wedding Dress Dash
- 3K
- 5K
- 10K
- 21.1K Half Marathon
- 42.2K Marathon
- Challenge options: 5K + 10K, and 10K + 21.1K
The event is organized over two days: Saturday hosts the shorter family events (1K Turkey Trot, 1K Wedding Dress Dash, 3K) and early bib pickup, while Sunday holds the 5K, 10K, half-marathon, and marathon. The marathon has a 7-hour time limit to complete the 42.2 km distance. Bib pickup is held at the Cumberland Heritage Museum on both event days. Deadlines listed by the organizer include a shirt order deadline (August 31), a medal add-on deadline (September 7), and an online registration deadline (October 6). Course files and maps are available for each distance. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
