Prince Edward Island Marathon
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Event Overview
The Prince Edward Island Marathon is an annual multi-day sports event held in Charlottetown. The 22nd edition takes place over a weekend in October, supporting the Canadian Mental Health Association - PEI Division. The event features a variety of distances for runners and walkers, with the full marathon route serving as a Boston Qualifier.
Course Information and Categories
The event schedule is divided into two main days of activity. Saturday features shorter distances starting near Prince Street and Confederation Landing. Sunday focuses on longer distances with starts located at the corner of Great George and Grafton Street.
The available distances and categories include:
- Full Marathon Run
- Team Relay
- Half Marathon Run and Walk
- 15 km Run and Walk
- 10 km Run and Walk
- 5 km Run and Walk
- 2 km Wheelchair
- Kids Fox Trot
Participant Amenities and Services
Registered participants receive a custom technical running shirt and a unique finisher medal. The courses are equipped with fueling stations providing water, electrolyte drinks, fruit, and gels. On-course amenities include portable toilets and first-aid stations. Timing services are provided for result tracking, and finishers can download a digital certificate.
Transportation to the starting line is provided specifically for participants in the full marathon and the first leg of the team relay. Race kits must be collected prior to race day at the designated hotel location during the specified Friday and Saturday hours, as there is no race-day pickup available. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
