Plan Your Weekend

Race Kit Pickup

Kits can be picked up the day before, on Saturday, October 3rd, at the Crystal Palance from 11a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

If you reside in Kingston, ON, you can request kit collection through our partners at Runners’ Choice. Simply contact the owners with your details, and your kit will be ready for pickup at their Brock Street store. Email address: info@runnerschoicekingston.com

Bag Check

Check your bag at the Full and Half start lines for transport to the finish line (bag tag provided at race kit pick-up). Your bags will be inside the Crystal Palace

Vehicles, Parking, and Busses

Parking is at the Picton Fairgrounds behind the arena, 375 Main St., Picton ON.  Runners will be transported to start lines via buses – please be on time!

The Wellington Arena, which serves as the starting point for Full Marathon runners, will be open, providing access to washrooms and the indoor walking track.

For the safety of runners no unauthorized people, vehicles or bicycles are permitted on the route.  These are official police road closures.  You will be towed if you park on the main street outside the Fairgrounds.

Buses (If you plan on getting yourself to the start of the Full Marathon Start Line in Wellington, please NOTE:  Roads start to close at 7:30am – NO exceptions)

Full Marathon startline busses  6:15 am
Half Marathon startline busses  8:15 am

Food & Beverage Zone

Fuel up, cool down, and celebrate your run with local flavours from across Prince Edward County. Our curated lineup of food and beverage partners will be onsite throughout Race Weekend – serving up great coffee, fresh eats, and post‑race favourites.

Coffee All Weekend – Stone Temple Coffee will be brewing Saturday at the Expo and Sunday on Race Day, keeping runners, volunteers, and spectators energized.

Race Day Fuel Options

• Dog Days of Summer PEC — Gourmet hot dogs + fun race‑day comfort food. – @dogdaysofsummerpec
• Virgin Mango — Fresh mango drinks, smoothies, and tropical treats @virginmangopec_
• Big Mike’s BBQ — Smoked meats, BBQ classics, and hearty post‑race plates – @bigmikesq
• Stone Temple Coffee — Specialty coffee, cold brew, and morning essentials – @stonetemplecoffees

Post Run Events

At race completion, enjoy your Recharge with Milk provided by authentic Prince Edward County dairy farmers. Afterwards, head to the Rotary Hall, also known as Prince Edward Community Centre, for food and complimentary Prince Eddy’s beer.

Your certificate of completion and placement can be found on the Race Roster website.

The Winners’ Circle Awards Ceremony will take place post-races giving out trophies, medals, and prizes. Top 3 finishers overall, and by age categories will be awarded. Age categories are determined by decade: U20, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+.

Other Marathons

www.mississaugamarathon.com
www.marathonquebec.com
www.bluenosemarathon.com
www.torontowaterfrontmarathon.com
www.runottawa.ca