May 20th 2023

The Kingston Road Runners Association has just approved our becoming part of their 2023 1/2 marathon running series! This is wonderful news for us as it was the KRRA that assisted us in the first days of our development of the County Marathon in the late 1990's!

To be a part of the KRRA calendar, in our 20th running, is huge!

Still days available for our best registration rates! But, as a thank you to the Kingston running community, we will be increasing your incentive to run our races with a larger KRRA discount starting June 1st

Sincerely
Mark and Lynne on behalf of the Marathon Committee

May 11th 2023

Dear Runners,

We have finally decided on our tech shirts for this year. Fully professionally designed by Surge Activewear (something we have never done before) this year's short sleeved can be quickly thrown on over your usual running gear to celebrate our 20th running!

It is the year to race in this shirt!

Happy running!
Mark and Lynne

March 31st 2023

Thank you to all of those of you who have already taken advantage of our best rates to register. Special thanks to Laura Westerhof, James Swinnerton and Kim-Ellen Hurst for your generous donations to the Prince Edward County Memorial Hospital Foundation. It's support like yours that will allow us to make a spring donation for the 2nd year in a row!

We are also so thrilled to be able to offer our first on-line merchandise! Surge Activewear has been our runners kit supplier for 20 years now. We have always had the best quality product from this, our only clothing supplier. Now through their design department we have 6 offerings for you to consider from singlet to hoodie. Check them out at https://surgeactivewear.com/collections/the-county-marathon

We pledge our portion of the funds we receive from sales will go to support our local hospital as it nears its final goals before construction begins!

Not to worry about rates for registration, you still have time before they change! Will we see you at our 20th running this fall?

March 8th

We count on up to 200 volunteers to make the County Marathon happen every year. Below are the best options for high school students.

The County Marathon - student volunteer options for September 29th, 30th and October 1st 2023 - our 20th running!

Almost all shifts are 4 hours long. All volunteers will get instruction. You will also receive a 2023, 20th running, County Marathon ball cap. We will sign your volunteer sheets at the end of your shifts.

Friday September 29th at the Picton Arena

Set up in the Hall working with experienced Marathon committee members - 2 hours, 6-8 PM, no heavy lifting

Saturday September 30th at the Picton Arena

Assisting with registration - shifts are 9 AM to 1 PM, 1 PM to 5 PM. You will be working with experienced Marathon committee members.

Sunday October 1st starting from the Picton Arena at 8 AM. These are all 4 hour assignments

Race-kit management requires that you ride First Student school buses in teams of at least 4 students. Your job will be to manage runners backpacks. Taking them from runners you will ride back to the Picton Arena and arrange them for easy pick-up post race. There will be a number of trips involved.

Buses will run to the Marathon and 50 KM Ultra start at the Lehigh Centre in Wellington until 8 AM. Buses will also run to the 1/2 Marathon start, corner of County Roads 10 and 18 until 10 AM.

Picton Arena post race support includes, management of post race runner nutrition - setting out drinks and snacks as well as post race clean-up.

Assisting in Road Closure management. Senior students will be assigned low volume road intersections, where your job will be to restrict traffic access to the closed race course. In most instances drivers will be asked to turn around and head back to roads which will be open. You will receive instructions and maps to hand out to drivers. You will be given a high-vis traffic vest to wear that day along with critical phone numbers to call if needed. The OPP will be on course for the entire event with 12-18 officers.

Please contact us at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. if you are interested. We encourage you to apply in teams of at least 2 for each assignment. Thanking you in advance, from the County Marathon Race Committee