The Durham 1/4 Marathon is Canada's original 1/4 Marathon and features the 1/4 Marathon event (10.549km) and the 1/8 Marathon event (5.27km) that takes you from city streets to the picturesque Oshawa Creek Trail and Waterfront Trails. This out-only event starts at 348 feet above sea-level and finishes at 272 feet above sea-level.
The event finishes with a great finish area with massage, a well stocked food tent and vendors of all sorts. Prize money to the top 3 men and women overall. The best part is that when you participate in the Durham 1/4 Marathon, you also help homeless and street youth to find a renewed hope for their lives.
The Durham 1/4 Marathon is brought to you by:
Early Bird Registration Has Been Extended!
Our Early Bird pricing is only $55.00! And it has been extended... indefinitely! The price of the 2021 Durham Quarter Marathon registration will stay at the fixed amount of $55.00 until the end of the registration period.
Run for FREE - raise $150 in donations to waive your race fee
You can run for FREE by raising a minimum of $150 in donations from friends, family and co-workers. You can register online below for the correct event. If you register online, you will receive your own online fundraising page to direct people to donate to you online. You can also register by downloading the registration and pledge form and mailing or faxing the registration form to 300 Court Street, Oshawa, ON L1H 4X3, 905-404-1910 or emailing it to kmarsh@refugeoutreach.com
Prizes to the top three fundraisers will be given out in early September when final results can be tallied.
Race Kits to the First 600 Registered
There are only 600 race kits available and will be made available to the first 600 who register for any DQM event (Kids 1K race excluded). Register today to ensure that you get your race kit!
Race Kit Pick Up
Race Kit pick up (Including your technical t-shirt and finished medal) will be at the following times and locations:
Thursday July 22nd 2021 from 1pm-6pm
At the Oshawa Running Room. 941 Taunton Rd E, Oshawa, ON L1K 0Z7
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Friday July 23rd 2021 from 1pm-6pm
At the Whitby Running Room. Thickson Place, 80 Thickson Rd S, Whitby, ON L1N 7T2
FINISHER MEDALS for all participants
Each participant who finishes the 2021 Durham 1/4 Marathon event will receive a unique, 2021 finisher medal. This includes everyone participating in the 1/4 Run, 1/4 Walk, 1/8 Run, and 1/8 Walk!
Route Maps now Available
You can view the detailed route map of the 2021 Durham 1/4 Marathon here, should you wish to use our route when you run virtually this year!
Covid-19 and Running Virtually
The event is currently slated as virtual. Due to the current reopening plan, we decided to make the event entirely virtual so we could focus our efforts on making this event great and safe for everyone.
This means you get to run wherever and whenever you want! Morning runners and night runners can both benefit from being able to run on their own time!
Our route map is provided if you are looking for the classic DQM experience, or you can organize a route in your very own neighbourhood!
F.A.Q
Is there an in-person event for 2021?
The event is entirely virtual for 2021, so you can run anywhere at anytime!
Can I still run the usual route for the Durham Quarter Marathon?
Yes! We have our route map provided for you. However, as it will not be route marshalled or monitored, take care when crossing roads and watch for oncoming traffic.
Do I have to run on official event day (July 24th)?
No you do not! You can run any time between now and August 31st.
Will the 2021 DQM be chip timed?
Unfortunately, there is no way to chip time you as you run from home. However we will have the opportunity for you to share your times on a Facebook post at the End of August. And if you would like to track your time and distance we recommend the Run Keeper app and website. You can follow us and we will see your results with our username "DurhamQuarterMarathon"
Is there prize money for the fastest time?
Because the event will not be chip timed, we have no way of guaranteeing a runners time, and thus will not be offering prize money for the fastest runner.
How long do I have to get my donations in if I chose to fundraise and run for free?
While registration closes on August 7th, you have until August 31st at 11:59pm to submit your final donations. So you have an entire extra month to get those donations. The top three fundraisers receive excellent prizes!
How long is registration open for 2021?
Registration is open until July 7th at 11:59pm. After registration closes, you can finish your run anytime before August 31st.
Do I still get a finisher's medal?
Yes! Your technical race shirt, along with your finisher's medal (and a bunch of other goodies) will be included in your Race Kit. Depending on the option you chose when registering to run, your race kit will either be delivered to your address, OR can be picked up by you (or a friend) at one of our race kit pickup dates.
2019 RACE RESULTS!
Want to see how you did at the 2019 Durham 1/4 Marathon? Click the link below to view your results:
https://results.raceroster.com/en-US/results/trkf3a63vvpsbnf7
Thanks to all who participated, volunteered, donated and sponsored!
Registration fees
Virtual 1/4 Marathon Closed
Run VIRTUALLY with us! That's right, you can run a 1/4 Marathon on July 24th ANYWHERE in the world. You will still get your race shirt and race kit and, after you log your results with us, you will also get your finisher medal.
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CA$55.00Jan 11 - Aug 7
Virtual FREE Kid's Fun Run (1 KM) Closed
Free Kid's Fun Run for kids aged 12 and under
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FreeJan 11 - Aug 7
Virtual 1/8 Marathon Closed
Run VIRTUALLY with us! That's right, you can run an 1/8 Marathon on July 24th ANYWHERE in the world. You will still get your race shirt and race kit and, after you log your results with us, you will also get your finisher medal.
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CA$55.00Jan 11 - Aug 7
Virtual 1/4 Marathon-Walk Closed
Online registration closed-
Walk VIRTUALLY with us! That's right, you can walk a 1/4 Marathon on July 24th ANYWHERE in the world. You will still get your race shirt and race kit and, after you log your results with us, you will also get your finisher medal.
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CA$55.00Jan 11 – Jun 29
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CA$55.00Jun 30 – Aug 7
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Virtual 1/8 Marathon-Walk Closed
Online registration closed-
Walk VIRTUALLY with us! That's right, you can walk an 1/8 Marathon on July 24th ANYWHERE in the world. You will still get your race shirt and race kit and, after you log your results with us, you will also get your finisher medal.
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CA$55.00Jan 11 – Jun 29
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CA$55.00Jun 30 – Aug 7
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Virtual 1/4 Marathon - Run for FREE - Raise $150 and your registration fee is waived Closed
Online registration closed-
Run for FREE by raising a minimum of $150 from family, friends and co-workers. You will receive your own fundraising portal to raise funds online. Run VIRTUALLY with us! That's right, you can run a 1/4 Marathon on July 24th ANYWHERE in the world. You will still get your race shirt and race kit and, after you log your results with us, you will also get your finisher medal.
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FreeJan 11 – Jul 20
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FreeJul 21 – Aug 7
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Virtual 1/4 Walk - Walk for FREE - raise $150 and your registration fee is waived Closed
Online registration closed-
Walk for FREE by raising a minimum of $150 from family, friends and co-workers. You will receive your own fundraising portal to raise funds online. Walk VIRTUALLY with us! That's right, you can walk a 1/4 Marathon on July 24th ANYWHERE in the world. You will still get your race shirt and race kit and, after you log your results with us, you will also get your finisher medal.
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FreeJan 11 – Jul 20
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FreeJul 21 – Aug 7
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Virtual 1/8 Walk - Walk for FREE - raise $150 and your registration is waived Closed
Online registration closed-
Walk for FREE by raising a minimum of $150 from family, friends and co-workers. You will receive your own fundraising portal to raise funds online. Walk VIRTUALLY with us! That's right, you can walk an 1/8 Marathon on July 24th ANYWHERE in the world. You will still get your race shirt and race kit and, after you log your results with us, you will also get your finisher medal.
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FreeJan 11 – Jul 20
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FreeJul 21 – Aug 7
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Virtual 1/8 Marathon - Run for FREE - Raise $150 and your registration fee is waived Closed
Online registration closed-
Run for FREE by raising a minimum of $150 from family, friends and co-workers. You will receive your own fundraising portal to raise funds online. Run VIRTUALLY with us! That's right, you can run an 1/8 Marathon on July 24th ANYWHERE in the world. You will still get your race shirt and race kit and, after you log your results with us, you will also get your finisher medal.
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FreeJan 11 – Jul 20
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FreeJul 21 – Aug 7
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Top donors
No. | Name | Amount |
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1 | Anonymous | CA$1,930.00 |
2 | Anonymous | CA$500.00 |
3 | Anonymous | CA$100.00 |
Event schedule
- Sat, July 24, 2021 8:30 AM - 1/4 Marathon Run Start Time
- Sat, July 24, 2021 8:35 AM - 1/4 Marathon Walk Start Time
- Sat, July 24, 2021 9:00 AM - 1/8 Marathon Run Start Time
- Sat, July 24, 2021 9:05 AM - 1/8 Marathon Walk Start Time
Contact information
- Event contact
- Kathryn Marsh
- Phone
- +1 905-404-2420