Hamilton Marathon Road2Hope
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Hamilton Marathon Road2Hope
Hamilton Marathon Road2Hope is an annual road race in Hamilton scheduled for October 31 and November 1, 2026. The event takes place on a waterfront course and is a certified Boston qualifier; it was the top Canadian Boston qualifier in 2023.
The weekend program, organized by Runners Den, includes a range of race distances and multi-race challenge options. The event presents family-friendly formats alongside longer distance races for road runners.
Distances offered:
- 1 km kids fun run
- 5 km and Elite 5 km
- 10 km
- Half marathon
- Full marathon
Challenge events allow participants to complete three races in one weekend with names such as Run the Hammer and Hammer the Hammer. The event provides practical information for participants, including race weekend details, a tracking app, results access, and policies on refunds and inclusion.
Hamilton Marathon Road2Hope reports a history of community fundraising, with cumulative donations reaching millions of dollars to organizations and charities beyond the city. Sponsors and charity partners are listed as part of the event program. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
