The County Marathon
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Event overview
The County Marathon is a weekend road race held in Prince Edward County, Ontario. The 23rd annual event is scheduled for October 4, 2026. Race categories for the weekend include a full marathon, a half marathon, a marathon relay, and a 5K fun run. The full and half marathon courses are Athletic Canada Certified Courses and the full marathon is a Boston Marathon qualifying course. A Health and Wellness Community Expo is part of the race weekend.
- 42.2 km full marathon
- 21.1 km half marathon
- Marathon relay - 2 to 5 person teams
- 5 km fun run
Course and participation
The marathon begins in Wellington, Ontario, the half marathon start is near Sandbanks Provincial Park, and the finish is in Picton in front of the Crystal Palace. The routes pass lake views, rolling hills, farmland, and local winery areas. In a recent year the event registered 1,600 runners, with 74% coming from outside the region. Local accommodation towns mentioned by participants included Tweed and Campbellford. The weekend has attracted local businesses and volunteers and includes timed relay and 5K events added in recent editions. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.