The 2025 Muskoka Marathon, an Athletics Ontario-sanctioned race, will take place on Sunday, October 5th, at Santa’s Village in beautiful Bracebridge, Ontario.
Run through breathtaking autumn colours along the stunning Muskoka River on a certified 2027 BQ course, built for speed and personal bests.
Scenic & Speedy – A picturesque river route where every stride brings you closer to your fastest finish.
The 2025 Muskoka Marathon offers distances from 5 km to 42.2 km on flat, scenic courses along the Muskoka River, ideal for runners of all levels.
The children’s fun runs at Santa’s Village are back, with one free admission to the theme park on October 5th. Little ones can dash around the go-kart track while older kids take on a 1 km (ish) adventure through the park.
A race for everyone - fast times, fall colours, and a great day of running in Muskoka.
SCHEDULE
Marathon (7:30 am)
Half Marathon (8:00 am)
Kids Fun-Runs (9:00 am)
5 km (1:00 pm)
10 km (2:00 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.
Family Fun at Santa's Village, Competitive Racing,
and a Stunning Muskoka Riverside Run
2024 was our biggest and best Muskoka Marathon yet, and we're thrilled to keep the momentum going in 2025! With something for everyone, this year's event will feature fun for the whole family at Santa's Village, a live DJ to keep the energy high and fun.
Our course is fast, flat, and paved, winding along the gorgeous Muskoka River. Whether you're pushing for a personal best or enjoying a family run through the stunning fall colours, it's the perfect setting for serious racers and casual runners alike.
Join us for the Muskoka Marathon on Sunday, October 5th, 2025! Whether you're chasing a 2027 Boston Marathon qualifying time or just taking in the beauty of Muskoka in autumn, our certified courses offer an unforgettable race experience for everyone.
Come for the run, stay for the fun in Muskoka!
Registration fees
Prices are inclusive of mandatory charges, items, and fees
2025 Muskoka Marathon Spots remaining: 330
Price changes in 4 months 19 days-
The marathon package includes a GPS-enabled custom race bib, finisher's medallion (wooden), emailed time results, a Muskoka Marathon running shoe bag with surprise swag and full access to our race photo library. The course starts at Santa's Village and is a double out-and-back along the Muskoka River.
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CA$132.95
Early Bird
Oct 22 – Jan 6 -
Register for 2025 Muskoka MarathonCA$143.84
Regular Pricing
Now registering Jan 6 – Jun 21 -
CA$154.74
Summer Pricing
Jun 21 – Sep 5 -
CA$176.52
Last Chance Pricing
Sep 5 – Sep 30
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2025 Muskoka Half Marathon Spots remaining: 860
Price changes in 4 months 19 days-
The half marathon package includes a GPS-enabled custom race bib, finisher's medallion (wooden), emailed time results, a Muskoka Marathon running shoe bag with surprise swag and full access to our race photo library. The course starts at Santa's Village and is an out-and-back along the Muskoka River.
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CA$111.17
Early Bird
Oct 22 – Jan 6 -
Register for 2025 Muskoka Half MarathonCA$122.06
Regular Pricing
Now registering Jan 6 – Jun 21 -
CA$132.95
Summer Pricing
Jun 21 – Sep 5 -
CA$154.74
Last Chance Pricing
Sep 5 – Sep 30
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2025 Muskoka Marathon 10 km Spots remaining: 317
Price changes in 4 months 19 days-
The10k package includes a GPS-enabled custom race bib, finisher's medallion (wooden), emailed time results, a Muskoka Marathon running shoe bag with surprise swag and full access to our race photo library. The course starts at Santa's Village and is a double out-and-back along the Muskoka River. If the 10 km registrant is under the age of 12, they must be accompanied by a registered adult.
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CA$78.49
Early Bird
Oct 22 – Jan 6 -
Register for 2025 Muskoka Marathon 10 kmCA$89.38
Regular Pricing
Now registering Jan 6 – Jun 21 -
CA$100.27
Summer Pricing
Jun 21 – Sep 5 -
CA$111.17
Last Chance Pricing
Sep 5 – Sep 30
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2025 Muskoka Marathon 5 km Spots remaining: 332
Price changes in 4 months 19 days-
The 5k package includes a GPS-enabled custom race bib, finisher's medallion (wooden), emailed time results, a Muskoka Marathon running shoe bag with surprise swag and full access to our race photo library. If the 5 km registrant is under the age of 10, they must be accompanied by a registered adult.
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CA$67.59
Early Bird
Oct 22 – Jan 6 -
Register for 2025 Muskoka Marathon 5 kmCA$78.49
Regular Pricing
Now registering Jan 6 – Jun 21 -
CA$89.38
Summer Pricing
Jun 21 – Sep 5 -
CA$100.27
Last Chance Pricing
Sep 5 – Sep 30
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Santa's Village Kid's Fun Run (U7) Spots remaining: 97
Price changes in 4 months 19 days-
Join our Kids' Fun Run for children under 7 on the Santa's Village Go-Kart track! Participants receive a race bib, medallion, and free theme park access on October 4, 2025. Age-grouped heats start at 9:00 am, with a chance to win a 2025 family season pass. Remember, it's a FUN RUN for kids under 7!
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CA$24.02
Regular Pricing
Oct 22 – Jan 6 -
Register for Santa's Village Kid's Fun Run (U7)CA$24.02
Regular Pricing
Now registering Jan 6 – Jun 21 -
CA$24.02
Regular Pricing
Jun 21 – Sep 5 -
CA$24.02
Regular Pricing
Sep 5 – Sep 30
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Santa's VIllage Kid's Fun Run (7+) Spots remaining: 144
Price changes in 4 months 19 days-
Join our Kids' Fun Run for ages 7+ through Santa's Village Theme Park! Participants receive a race bib, medallion, and free theme park access on October 4, 2025. There's also a chance to win a 2025 family season pass. Race heats start at 9:00 am. Remember, this is a FUN RUN for kids seven and older!
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CA$24.02
Regular Pricing
Oct 22 – Jan 6 -
Register for Santa's VIllage Kid's Fun Run (7+)CA$24.02
Regular Pricing
Now registering Jan 6 – Jun 21 -
CA$24.02
Regular Pricing
Jun 21 – Sep 5 -
CA$24.02
Regular Pricing
Sep 5 – Sep 30
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Contact information
- Event contact
- Race Director
- Website
- Visit website
2024 Muskoka Marathon Photo Highlights
2025 RESIDENT LETTER
A 2025 Muskoka Marathon – Community Update
Single-lane restrictions are in effect for the Muskoka Marathon on Sunday, October 5, 2025.
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, 2025, 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 Sunday, October 5, 2025.
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 1:00 p.m.
- 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 1:00 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 Sunday, October 5, 2025.
Have questions? Please email- muskokamarathon@gmail.com
