From Wellington to Picton Ontario

This 42.2 km race, over relatively flat terrain, will take runners past three lakes and through three villages while surrounding them with the beautiful autumn colours of Prince Edward County, Ontario, Canada. The The County Marathon is embraced by the entire community and together with the 500 volunteers, The County Marathon is recognized as the largest community event.

The Marathon continues to be proud of its on-going status as a Boston Qualifier. Please note that runners and wheeled athletes are all welcome! However, for awards purposes we now only have one Full Marathon Category.

Date and Time

Sunday October 4th, 2026, 8:00 am.

Entry Fees

2026 Registration is as follows:

• • February 1st – June 30th: Full Marathon $153.31 / Half Marathon is $131.73
  • July 1st – August 31st: Full Marathon $164.10 / Half Marathon is $142.52
  • September 1st – October 3rd: Full Marathon $180.28 / Half Marathon is $158.71

Course Description

View the course routes here.

Race Notes

• Boston Marathon Qualifier.
• The race is open to all runners.
• There will be a water station every 3K for the first half of the full marathon. The 2nd half of the marathon route and for the Half Marathon runners, there will be a water station every 2K along the route.
• GU Gels will be available at every water station along the race route.
• Toilets at every water station.
• Full medical services on the route and at the finish line.
• There are no strollers, dogs, or walkers allowed in this event.
• There is a time limit of 6 hours in this event.

Marathon Relay

We are excited to announce the return of the marathon relay. 2 to 5 runners can form a team to run the marathon distance as a relay. Relay registration fees are the following:

• $99.36 per runner until June 30th
• $104.75 July 1st until August 31st
• $110.15 September 1st until October 3rd

2026 Relay Exchange Zones (approx. distances give or take 500m)

1. Relay Leg #1: “Out of the Gates” – 11.3 km (7 miles)
   First exchange at Bloomfield Mac’s Milk
2. Leg #2: “The Cottage Tour” – 9.8 km (6.1 miles)
   Exchange just before Sandbank Community Church (1/2 way point)
3. Leg #3: “The Weakest Link” – 6 km (3.7 miles)
   Exchange at Sandbanks Park Exit
4. Leg #4: “The Drag Strip” – 8 km (5 miles)
   Exchange at Vader’s Veggie Stand -end of County Rd. #11
5. Leg #5: “Sprint to the Finish” – 7.1 km (4.4 miles)

Marathon Records

Hillary Cherniyot  2.23.18  (2009)
Jutta Merilainen 2.47.51  (2008)