Pelee Island Half Marathon
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About the race
The thirteenth running of the Pelee Island Winery Half Marathon takes place on Pelee Island in Lake Erie and finishes inside the Pelee Island Winery. The event is limited to approximately 440 participants and is presented as a single half-marathon distance.
The course follows a counterclockwise route that goes about seven eighths around the island and uses a mix of surfaces: the first 5 km on paved tar and chip, the next 8 km on gravel along the east side, and the final 8 km returning to paved roads into the winery finish. Aid stations are positioned approximately every 2 km; each includes a Port-A-John with hand sanitizer, water, an electrolyte drink, basic runner supplies such as Vaseline and bandaids, and a water station at the 10 km marker that also carries GU.
Registration includes a wine-inspired long sleeve recovery hoodie, a finisher medal, a race bib, and one ticket to the finish-line luncheon and after-run party, which includes wine. Additional luncheon tickets for guests are available for a separate fee; prices are listed in CAD and taxes and fees apply. Race kit pickup is at the Pelee Island Winery Pavilion at 20 East West Rd, where IDs are checked because wine is included in kits. A bag check is available next to pickup.
Travel to the island requires ferry service from the Leamington terminal; sailings are about 1.5 hours, reservations are required, and ferry service can be cancelled for weather. There is also an airport on Pelee Island. Taxi service on the island is currently not available. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
