Great Rift Community Half Marathon
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Great Rift Community Half Marathon and 5K Run/Walk : Hamilton
The Great Rift Community Half Marathon, organized by the Great Rift Athletics Foundation, takes place on September 27, 2026 at Edgewater Pavilion, Confederation Park B, Hamilton, Ontario. The event is presented as a community initiative that connects athletic development with educational pathways and mentorship.
Offered distances:
- 21.1 km Half marathon
- 5K Run Walk
The half marathon is a single loop course along Hamilton's waterfront described as flat and scenic. The course is officially measured and certified under Athletics Ontario standards. Timing is provided via a disposable chip integrated into the race bib; the bib must remain visible to ensure accurate results. The official cut off time for the half marathon is six hours.
Registration benefits include an official event t-shirt, a finisher's medal, and lunch with refreshments at the finish. Awards are given to the top four men and top four women overall. Scholarships are awarded to the top three overall student athletes.
Aid stations are located approximately every 3 km and will offer water and an electrolyte drink. A feed station at kilometer 10 will distribute fruit bars. Event policies state that race distances are final upon registration, dossards are non-transferable, and registration fees are non-refundable. In circumstances beyond the organizers' control the event may be modified, postponed, delivered in an alternative format, or cancelled. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
