Oakville Half Marathon
Always double-check with the organizer's website! This page may contain affiliate links.
Oakville 21.1 : event overview
Oakville 21.1 takes place on October 4, 2026, at Shell Park, Lakeshore Road West, Oakville, Ontario. Distances offered:
- 21.1 km (half marathon)
- 10 km
- 5 km
The course starts and finishes at Shell Park, turns onto Lakeshore Road West, passes through neighbourhoods south of Lakeshore and includes a loop through Tannery Park. The route is described as flat and scenic along the lakeshore. The half marathon has a cut-off time of 3.5 hours. Pace groups are scheduled for the half marathon, covering target times from 1:25 up to 2:30.
Logistics and policies
Aid stations provide water and Gatorade approximately every 3 km. Portable toilets are available at each aid station and at the start/finish area. Bag check is available at Shell Park; participants are advised not to leave valuables in checked bags. No dogs or strollers are permitted in the races.
There is no race day kit pick-up. Advance kit pick-up is scheduled in Toronto on October 1 (location to be announced) and at the race expo in Oakville on October 3 at the Holiday Inn Oakville @ Bronte, 2525 Wyecroft Road. There will be no race day parking at Shell Park; participants are asked to use the Bronte GO Station lot and a free shuttle service between Bronte GO Station and Shell Park. Every finisher receives an event T-shirt and a finisher medal. The event’s cancellation policy states there are no refunds; a virtual option will be offered if the event is cancelled. Transfers are allowed until race week for a $5 administration fee. Registration opens January 15, 2026. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.