October 5th 2024

Thank you everyone who attended, raced, worked, and volunteered at this year's event. It was a smash success with a turnout not seen in years. Race results were provided by Timing Shack and can be accessed here. Professional photos can be viewed and purchased here.

Enjoy this year's aerial drone hi-lights video, (did you see the aerial drone video from 2022?)

September 23rd 2024

The Base31 pasta dinner event taking place on the Saturday is now SOLD OUT.

September 20th 2024

Course Rules

• Stay to the right hand side of the road at all times except for the final KM to the finish (pylons will direct you to the left).  This is for safety and Boston Qualifying standards.

Race Start Times

• The Full Marathon & Ultra start at 8:00 am in Wellington at 167 Niles Street (Ball Diamond).
• For anyone planning to be 5 ½ hours or longer there will be an early 7:30 am start for the Full Marathon.
• The Half Marathon starts at 10:00 am at the junction of County Road #12 & County Road #18 at the Sandbanks Community Church. 

Vehicles

• Parking is at the Picton Fairgrounds behind the arena, 375 Main St., Picton.  Runners will be transported to start lines via buses - please be on time!
• The Wellington Arena 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 NOTE:  Roads start to close at 7:30am No exceptions)

Full Marathon and Ultra                                                                              6:15 am  

Half Marathon                                                                                               8:15 am

Bib

• Marathon bibs are Red, Half Marathon bibs are Blue, and the Ultra bibs are Yellow on white.

Chips

• Your chip is in your bib, you must wear it at all times.  

• Showers will be available in the Community Centre, 376 Main Street, Picton from 11 am-2 pm. Males will use the ball diamond washroom/showers and females enter the back of the arena to get to the closest door on your right - the referee shower room.
• As you finish enjoy your bottled water, Recharge with Milk, snacks, BioSteel water and the Food Trucks.  Please then go to the Crystal Palace to get your personal belonging bag.  Then proceed back to the Food Trucks for more food option before heading to the Rotary Hall for your complimentary Prince Eddy’s beers.  Your results placing is found on the TIMING SHACK website.  Then the Award Ceremony for 1st through 3rd place finishers in the Half and Full thanks to On.

Medical Assistance

• The Finish Line will have EMS tent, ambulance 2 staff indiviuals and one nurse on site.  Ambulance crews will provide constant surveillance during the race.

Baggage Drop Off

• Check your bag at the Start Lines for transport to the Finish Line (bag tag provided at race kit pick-up). Your bags will be inside the Crystal Palace.

Showers

Water Stations

• Water/BioSteel stations are every 3K in the first half of the course for Full and Ultra runners.  In the 2nd half there are stations every 2K.   GU gels will be available at all water stations.  All water and BioSteel will be provided in dixie cups - please try to throw your cups into the recycling bins located past every station.  Port-a-Potties are located just past each water station and the Half Marathon Start Line.  At the Full and Ultra start Line there are washrooms in the Lehigh Centre and at the ball diamond near the start line and the Community Centre/Arena.

KM Marking

• Every KM is well marked throughout the course for all 3 races except when Ultra runners leave the course to do the 7.8 KM loop 1.5 KM after the half marathon start line (at the 4 way corner go straight on Lakeshore Lodge Road then on the Lakeview Trail - look for the small white flags every 100 metres along your course. At the Ultra turn around at your 3.9 KM mark (at the end of the Lakeview Trail) there will be a table with water, BioSteel and a limited number of GU gels.

Post Run Events

The County Marathon Executive wishes you the very best in your run with us!

Thank you for participating in our race and sharing in our 20th edition of the races. 

Sept 17, 2024

2024 Event Details

Registrations of September 18th, we can not guarantee you a Race Shirt or your size if you have not already registered.

There will be plenty of water/aid stations along the way to help you stay hydrated and motivated to continue running while enjoying the course's breath-taking views.   

For the Full and Ultra Marathon runners there will be water stations every 3K. For the 2nd half of the marathon route and for Half Marathon runners, there will be a water station every 2K along the route. 

At every water station there will be water, BioSteel Energy Drink, and GU gels.  All water and BioSteel drink will be served in Dixie Cups.

COURSE RULES

Stay to the right hand side of the road at all times except for the final KM to the finish (pylons will direct you to the left). This is for safety and Boston Qualifying standards.

RACE START TIMES

• The full marathon & Ultra start at 8:00am in Wellington at 167 Niles Street (Ball Diamond).
• For anyone planning to be 5 ½ hours or longer there will be an early 7:30am start for the full marathon.
• The half marathon starts at 10:00am at the junction of County Road #12 & County Road #18.

VEHICLES

• Parking is at the Rotary Hall and in front and behind the arena 375 Main St., Picton. Runners will be transported to start lines via buses - please be on time!
• The Wellington Arena 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 NOTE: Roads start to close at 7:30am No exceptions)

• Full Marathon and Ultra 6:45am
• Half Marathon 8:30am

BIB

Marathon bibs are blue, half-marathon bibs are yellow, and the Ultra bibs are green on white.

CHIPS

Your chip is in your bib, you must wear it at all times.

MEDICAL ASSISTANCE

• Massage therapists are available in the Rotary Hall at the finish line.
• The finish line will have emergency trained physicians and first response trained volunteer fire fighters.
• Ambulance crews will provide constant surveillance during the race.

BAGGAGE DROP OFF

Check your bag at the start line for transport to the finish line (bag tag provided at race kit pick-up).

SHOWERS

Showers will be available in the Community Centre, 376 Main Street, Picton from 11am-2pm. Males will use the ball diamond washroom/showers and females enter the back of the arena to get to the closest door on your right - the referee shower room.

 WATER STATIONS

Water & Biosteel stations are every 3km for the 21km of the Full Marathon and Ultra runners. In the 2nd half there are stations every 2km providing water, Biosteel and GU gels. All water and Biosteel will be provided in disposable cups. Please try to throw your empties into the recycling bins located past every station. Port-a-Potties are located just past each water station and the half marathon start line. At the Full and Ultra start line there are washrooms in the Lehigh Centre and at the ball diamond near the start line.

KM MARKING

Every KM is well marked throughout the course for all 3 races except when Ultra runners leave the course to do the 7.8 KM loop 1.5 KM after the half marathon start line (at the 4 way corner go straight on Lakeshore Lodge Road then on the Lakeview Trail - look for the small white flags every 100 metres along your course. At the Ultra turn around at your 3.9 KM mark (at the end of the Lakeview Trail) there will be a table with water, gatorade and a limited number of GU gels.

POST RUN EVENTS

As you finish enjoy your Recharge with Milk provided by real Prince Edward County Dairy farmers. Please then go to the Rotary Hall for food and complimentary Prince Eddys beers. Your certificate of completion and placing is found on the Race Roster website. 

The County Marathon Executive wishes you the very best in your run with us! Thank you for participating in our race and sharing in our 21st edition of the races.

The County Marathon 2024
The Prince Edward County Marathon 2024
Marathon, Half Marathon & Ultra 50K

Mark your calendars! Online Registration is now OPEN for this year’s, 21st running of “The County Marathon” aka: “The Prince Edward County Marathon”. Run date is Sunday, September 29, 2024! Under new ownership by experienced Race Director Brian McLean.

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!

The County Marathon has been an annual event since 2003, including a ‘virtual alternative” after the 2020 road race was cancelled due to the Covid-19 pandemic. Both The Marathon and Half Marathon are point to point routes with the Marathon starting in Wellington, passing through Bloomfield before finishing in Picton, Ontario. These towns have graciously hosted, supported and attracted volunteers and spectators along this scenic route making it the “County Way”. The Half Marathon will start just outside our famous Sandbanks Provincial Park before finishing in Picton, Ontario.

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. This is a fast, flat scenic route that you will cherish to the core. Make the County Marathon your choice to compete and qualify for Boston while you are enjoying the tourist attractions and events such as:

Stay tune for updated County events on Marathon Weekend.