Muskoka Marathon
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Muskoka Marathon : October 3 and 4, 2026, Bracebridge (Santa's Village)
The Muskoka Marathon Weekend takes place at Santa's Village in Bracebridge, Ontario, over two days in October 2026. The event offers multiple distances on flat, riverside courses with start and finish at Santa's Village.
Distances offered:
- Marathon (42.2 km)
- Half Marathon (21.1 km)
- 10 km
- 5 km
- 1.5 km (Kids' Run)
The course is described as a certified 2028 BQ course and is sanctioned by Athletics Ontario. Routes are primarily out and back along the Muskoka River; the marathon is a double out and back. Hydration stations are placed every 2.5 km. Marathon entrants are shuttled by bus from free parking to Santa's Village. The marathon has a five-hour cut-off.
The weekend includes family-focused activities at Santa's Village and on-site entertainment such as a live DJ and an emcee. The event supports Campfire Circle, which provides medically supported camp programs for children with cancer or serious illness. Temporary traffic measures will be in place during race activities, with single-lane restrictions managed by certified flaggers and OPP while access to properties and businesses is maintained. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
