The County Marathon
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The County Marathon in Prince Edward County, Ontario
The event takes place on October 4, 2026 and is the 23rd annual County Marathon and Half Marathon. The weekend program includes a full marathon, a half marathon, a team relay, and a 5K fun run.
Distances offered
- 42.2 km Full Marathon
- 21.1 km Half Marathon
- Marathon relay teams from 2 to 5 people
- 5 km 5K Fun Run
Both the marathon and half marathon courses are certified by Athletic Canada, making the full marathon an eligible Boston qualifying course. The main start is in the town of Wellington; the half marathon start is near Sandbanks Provincial Park; the finish is in Picton in front of the Crystal Palace.
The event includes a Health and Wellness Community Expo at registration and offers coaching support and a volunteer program for race weekend. In a recent edition there were 1,600 registered runners, with 74 percent from outside the region. Accommodation bookings were strong, with some visitors staying in nearby towns such as Tweed and Campbellford, and local businesses on Picton Main Street reported increased activity. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
