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Muskoka Marathon

2023

Please email us with all your questions.
muskokamarathon@gmail.com

  1. What's the refund policy?
    1. a full refund (less processing fees before July 31 2023 or if insurance option is purchased thereafter)
    2. defer your entry fee to the next years race
    3. transfer to virtual and partial refund
    4. If you need to cancel, we will offer a full refund (less processing fees) anytime before July 31, 2023 at Midnight. If you need to make a last minute cancellation, we will happily defer you to virtual or our 2023 live race.
  2. How will the race proceed safely? We are working on numerous logistical strategies that will allow us to host a great race while keeping everyone safe. As we approach race-day, communication will increase on how we plan to manage vehicles, racers, spectators, etc.
  3. Will there be washrooms? There will be washrooms on site at the start/finish line, also at the turnaround for the Marathon races.
  4. Will there be water stations? There will be water stations every 2.5 km offering water and gatorade
  5. When/where is race-kit pick-up? Race kits will be available FRI SEP 29, 4-10pm in the Yule Lodge and Santa's Village. They will also be available SAT SEP 30, 6am-3pm in our Registration Tent in the Santa's Village parking lot.

  6. Where is the starting line? Our start and finish are both at Santa's Village, Bracebridge: 1624 Golden Beach Rd. With the road closure, access to Santa's Village needs to be via HWY 118 to Golden Beach Rd.

  7. Is there parking on-site? There is quite a lot of parking on-site, but not enough for all racers and spectators. 5km and 10km racers may park on-site any time after 12:30pm. HALF and FULL racers need to a VIP pass, volunteer, or Santa's Village pass with them to park on-site.

  8. How else can I get to the start/finish line? You can get dropped off, or you can take our free shuttles from 331 Fraserburg Rd (JD Lang Activity Park). Those shuttles will run 6am to 1:30pm

  9. Where can spectators view the race? The best spots to watch the 5k/10k races is at the start/finish line. For the longer races, the start/finish is a great spot to watch (you must take a shuttle), or you can find a spot along the course route: Annie Williams Park, 50 Santa's Village Rd or James W Kerr Park, 130 Beaumont Dr are both parks along the race route with parking, washrooms, and other activities. Both parks are accessible to one way traffic throughout the duration of the race, so in and out movement throughout the race will be accommodated.

10. Kids Race details/Start Time- 9 am all participants will gather at the track and be divided into age appropriate heats. Race will take place on the Santa's Village Go-Kart track. All kids will get a custom elf-hat, bib with name, Winners will get a medal. Adults will receive a 50% discounted admission when accompanied by kid racer. All registered children also get access to Santa's Village on SEP 30. Every participating child will be entered into a draw to win a 2024 season pass for a family of 4!


11. Will headphones be permitted? Yes, we do ask that you are mindful of the racers around you if you choose to wear them.


12. Will there be a bag drop? Yes, we will have a bag drop available at no cost to you. Bag drop will be located at the registration tent the morning of the event.