Windsor Waterfront Half Marathon
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Event details
The Windsor Waterfront Half Marathon & 5KM takes place on September 13, 2026 in Windsor, Ontario at Festival Plaza, 340 Riverside Drive, East Windsor. The event offers the following distances:
- Half Marathon
- 5 km
The race is an out-and-back, timed course that is certified by Athletics Canada. The start line is in front of Caesars Windsor casino and hotel. Prizes are awarded for overall male and female finishers in both races and for first in each age group. Age groups run from 19 and under up to 75+.
Course and logistics
The route runs east and west along Riverside Drive, with the road closed to traffic for the event. Course highlights include Windsor waterfront parks, views of the Detroit skyline, passage under the Ambassador Bridge into Sandwich town, and a final downhill toward the waterfront finish and festival plaza. Runners pass the Hiram Walker distillery on the route. The finish line medal is a custom 4-inch medal and race packets include a custom Windsor Waterfront T-shirt.
Packet pickup is at Walkerville Brewery on the Thursday, Friday, and Saturday before race day; there is no race day pickup. Multiple parking garages and street parking are available near the venue. Aid stations are spaced about 2.5 km apart and provide water, Skratch hydration mix, and Skratch Energy Chews at specified stations. Bib transfers are allowed until September 1. Refunds require purchased registration insurance. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
