The County Marathon
October 3rd 2027 | Prince Edward County, Ontario
Canada’s best kept secret. The County Marathon and Half Marathon are both scenic, stunning, accurately measured, certified, and a Boston Qualifying race (full). Run the County roads while transcending into the depths of pristine waterline views, rolling hillsides, farmland, historic energy, while breathing in crisp clean Prince Edward County air that will propel you towards your ultimate goal of personal best completion.
Thank you
To our Sponsors & Friends of the Marathon
A message from Race Director Brian McLean
At the start of this run season, we affectionately dubbed you our “Sponsors & Friends of the Marathon” – and the names stuck. It captured the spirit of what we’re building together: a community rooted in health, wellness, and connection, with the County Marathon as a proud anchor with a proud circle of partnerships.
Thanks to your generous support, we welcomed 1600 runners this year – most of them traveling from outside the region to experience the beauty and hospitality of Prince Edward County. But your impact went far beyond funding. Many of you joined us at the Community Wellness Expo, helped organize and staff water stations, and some of you even laced up and ran the race yourselves.
All those runners now carry a lasting memory of their time here – not just of the race itself, but of the hard work it took to train, the journey to get here, the strangers who became friends, and the high-fives and tears shared along the way. Your energy, ideas, and enthusiasm helped shape every step of that experience.
So here’s the upgrade: you’re no longer just “Sponsors & Friends of the Marathon” – you’re officially BFFs of the Marathon, and a personal friend of mine. I’m truly grateful for the connection and support. We’re currently finalizing our donation totals (from runner registration) and will share the final numbers once they’re confirmed. You’ll also be warmly invited to join us for the cheque presentation to the County Hospital Foundation, where we’ll celebrate the impact we’ve made together.
Huge high-fives and heartfelt hugs to all the amazing volunteers, families, and friends who brought the sparkle, the cheer, and the magic to this year’s County Marathon! Your boundless energy, big-hearted generosity, and unbeatable community spirit are what turn a great race into an unforgettable celebration. We couldn’t do it without you – and honestly, we wouldn’t want to!
The countdown to next year has already begun, and I can’t wait to see you all at the finish line.
Brian McLean — County Marathon Race Director
Full Marathon
42.2 km
Marathon Relay
2-person to 5-person team
Half Marathon
21.1 km
5K Fun Run
5 km
County Kids 1K
1 km
Both Marathon and Half Marathon courses are Athletic Canada Certified Courses (ACCC) – Accurate qualifier for world-wide marathons, including the famous North American Boston Marathon. Imagine the thrill of qualifying while running your race in the stunning, let’s not say…breathtaking scenery of the County!
Registration
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Course Map
The County Marathon begins in the town of Wellington Ontario. It picks up the Half Marathon start near Sandbanks Provincial Park, and finishes in the town of Picton Ontario in front of the Crystal Palace.
Race Results
Our Valued Sponsors
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