The Muskoka Marathon
A beautiful, fast and flat BQ Course
Join us in beautiful Bracebridge, Ontario, for our Athletics Ontario-sanctioned race event on October 5th.
Our 5th-anniversary event features a variety of distances from 5km to 42.2km and is set for the weekend before Thanksgiving.
Back by popular demand are our children's fun runs at Santa's Village Theme Park.
Experience the autumn beauty of Muskoka in this Boston Marathon qualifying event.
SCHEDULE
Marathon (7:30 am)
Half Marathon (8:00 am)
Kids Fun-Run (8:30 am)
10k (2:00 pm)
5k (3:30 pm)
Hydration Stations every 2.5km.
Team Discounts
- Teams of 5-9 runners receive a 5% discount, 10-14 runners get 10%, and teams of 15+ qualify for additional discounts.
- Get in touch with muskokamarathon@gmail.com for your team's discount code.
Celebrating our fifth anniversary
In 2020, we launched our inaugural race. Director Jed needed an outlet for his 40th-year goal of running a marathon, and our events company had capacity, given that COVID-19 had cancelled most of our annual events. With strong partnerships and a small field, we dipped our toe into the racing world, grasping logistics and the incredible energy of a race day.
We look forward to celebrating our fifth anniversary, growing the field in 2024, and offering the pieces we're experts in—food, live music, and, of course, BEER!
The course is paved and flat, and the colours along the Muskoka River in early October make for an ideal spot for a fun run or a personal best.
Join us for the 5th annual Muskoka Marathon on October 5th! Celebrate this milestone with us in the stunning autumnal scenery of Muskoka. Whether you're a seasoned marathoner or a first-time racer, our certified courses offer a unique opportunity to run in one of the most picturesque settings. Plus, don't forget – this is a Boston Marathon qualifying event! Mark your race calendars and experience the beauty and challenge of autumn racing in Muskoka.
Come for the run, stay for the fun.
Registration fees
Virtual Marathon Closed
Run your route, post your activity in the 'post virtual results' tab, download your finisher's certificate and share your accomplishments. Join our Strava group Muskoka Marathon!
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CA$59.00Dec 8 - Oct 2
Virtual Half Marathon Closed
Run your route, post your activity in the 'post virtual results' tab, download your finisher's certificate and share your accomplishments. Join our Strava group Muskoka Marathon!
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CA$59.00Dec 8 - Oct 2
Virtual 10K Closed
Run your route, post your activity in the 'post virtual results' tab, download your finisher's certificate and share your accomplishments. Join our Strava group Muskoka Marathon!
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CA$59.00Dec 8 - Oct 2
Virtual 5K Closed
Run your route, post your activity in the 'post virtual results' tab, download your finisher's certificate and share your accomplishments. Join our Strava group Muskoka Marathon!
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CA$59.00Dec 8 - Oct 2
Kid's Fun Run (U7) Closed
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Join our Kids' Fun Run for Children UNDER 7 on the Santa's Village Go-Kart track. Participants receive a medallion, and free Santa's Village Theme Park access on October 5, 2024. Kids are grouped by age, with the chance to win a 2025 family season pass. Race heats start at 8:30 am; meet in the parking lot at 8:15 am. Remember, it's a FUN RUN for kids UNDER 7!
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Kid's Fun Run (7+) Closed
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Kids' Fun Run for ages 7+ through Santa's Village Theme Park. Includes bib, medal, and free theme park access on October 5, 2024. Chance to win a 2025 family season pass. Race heats start at 8:30 am. Meet at 8:15 am in the parking lot. Remember, this is a FUN RUN for kids seven and OLDER.
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Marathon Closed
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Our runner's package is not guaranteed for registrations after September 15. The package will feature a medallion, bib (no name) with a GPS chip, personal emailed time results, and full access to race photos.
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Half Marathon Closed
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Our runner's package is not guaranteed for registrations after September 15. The package will feature a medallion, bib (no name) with a GPS chip, personal emailed time results, and full access to race photos.
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10K Closed
Online registration closed-
Our runner's package is not guaranteed for registrations after September 15. The package will feature a medallion, bib (no name) with a GPS chip, personal emailed time results, and full access to race photos.
- Online registration closed
5K Closed
Online registration closed-
Our runner's package is not guaranteed for registrations after September 15. The package will feature a medallion, bib (no name) with a GPS chip, personal emailed time results, and full access to race photos.
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Our Generous Sponsors of 2024
A selection of photos from 2023
2024 RESIDENT LETTER
A Muskoka Marathon – Community Update
Single-lane restrictions are in effect for the Muskoka Marathon on Saturday, October 5, 2024.
Access to properties and businesses is maintained at all times.
Dear Resident,
Thank you for your continued patience and cooperation, as details for the Muskoka Marathon were confirmed this week. This letter provides notice of single-lane restrictions along Santa’s Village Road, Beaumont Drive and Wellington Street on October 5, 2024, for the Muskoka Marathon race route.
There will be no full road closures – but lane closures and one-way access will be in effect during the day on Saturday, October 5, 2024.
Residents will have access to properties at all times. Race organizers continue working with unique circumstances to accommodate needs and ensure the safety of all while the race is underway. In support of this, please see the map at the bottom of the letter to clarify the closure and race route.
The below areas will be well signed during restrictions, and we ask that motorists follow the posted signage to reach their destination during this one-day event.
Santa’s Village Road
- Lane restrictions are from 6:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
- Santa’s Village Road is accessible via the Westbound Lane (one-way access from Muskoka Road 118 Wellington to Golden Beach Road).
- The westbound lane will always be open (farthest from the river and closest to most houses).
- The eastbound lane (closest to the river) is closed to allow participants a safe running area.
- Businesses and residents will have access to properties at all times.
Wellington Street (near the bridge)
- Lane restrictions are from 6:00 a.m. to 12:30 noon.
- Southbound traffic only (towards Highway 11).
- No Northbound traffic (northbound traffic will be directed east along Ecclestone Drive or West along Beaumont Dr.
- Businesses and residents have access to properties at all times.
Beaumont Drive
- Starting 6:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
- Beaumont Drive will be open to Westbound Traffic between Muskoka Road 118 Wellington to Stephens Bay Road).
- Two-way traffic between Stephens Bay Road and Kirby’s Beach Road (the event turnaround point) will be managed via traffic control flag persons.
- Exit Beaumont Drive via Stephens Bay and Stagecoach Road (One-way traffic to Muskoka Road 17).
- Businesses and residents have access to properties at all times.
- The Beaumont Lane restrictions will be lifted as the final participants exit this portion of the race course.
Additional Information
- The event will include OPP traffic control at the Muskoka Road 118 Wellington and Santa’s Village and Beaumont Drive intersections
- Traffic control flag persons will be located at the Beaumont Farm Road, Stephens Bay Road and Kirby's Beach Road intersections to accommodate two-way traffic.
- Signage and traffic delineation cones/barriers will be installed to ensure participant safety and provide motorists with directional information.
Please be advised that this event will delay any travel times and trips through the area. We ask that you add travel times to any planned trips to allow safe traffic movement during the Marathon.
For more information on the Muskoka Marathon event and how to contact organizers, please visit www.muskoka.on.ca.
Please see enclosed for a copy of the detour map – noting lane restrictions in your community on Saturday, October 5, 2024.
Have questions? Please email- muskokamarathon@gmail.com
Contact information
- Event contact
- Race Director
- Website
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