The County Marathon
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Event overview
The County Marathon is the 22nd annual running event in Prince Edward County, Ontario, on Sunday, October 5, 2025. The event offers multiple race formats on certified courses and includes both in-person and virtual entry options. The full marathon course is an Athletic Canada Certified Course and is a Boston Marathon qualifying race. The half marathon is included in the Kingston Road Runners Association (KRRA) race series.
Race details
Distances offered:
- 42.2 km full marathon (also available as an ultra 50K, mostly road)
- 21.1 km half marathon
- 5 km 5K Fun Run
- Marathon relay teams, 2-5 persons
The full and ultra start in Wellington at the Lehigh Centre. The half marathon start is at West Lake (near Sandbanks Provincial Park / West Lake Community Church). The finish is in Picton, at the Prince Edward County Fairgrounds in front of the Crystal Palace. Free shuttle buses transport participants from the Prince Edward County Community Centre parking area to start locations. Race kit pickup is scheduled the day before the races. Registration includes finisher medals and technical shirts; shirt quantities are limited. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.