2026 — 2026 Hamilton Marathon Road2Hope — Race Roster — Registration, Marketing, Fundraising

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Join us October 31st & November 1st 2026

The Hamilton Marathon would like to welcome you back once again!

To all returning participants, thank you for trusting in us once again to bring you a glorious race experience! To those new to us, we are so excited to meet you! We hope to bring you a weekend of fun and help you meet your goals.

The Hamilton Marathon Road2Hope offers a 2 loop course along Hamilton's Beautiful Waterfront with a full race weekend including a kids 1km fun run, a 5km and 10km Family Walk/Run, as well as a fully certified Half and Full Marathon.

Back by popular demand will also be our Hammer Challenge - 3 Races one weekend! Why not take on the ultimate Challenge this year?

Join us for a weekend of fun for the whole family!

Countdown to event

Registration fees

Where pricing applies, shown amounts include mandatory charges, items, and fees.

MIZUNO Elite 5K Access code only

Registration closes in 12 days 5 hours

1. Free
  
  Dec 31 – Apr 30
2. Free
  
  May 1 – Jul 3
3. Free
  
  Jul 3 – Aug 31
4. Free
  
  Now registering Aug 31 – Oct 27

1K Kids Run

Registration closes in 12 days 5 hours

1K fun run along the waterfront trail. Kids of all ages welcome to participate!
1. CA$17.66
  
  Early Bird Pricing
  
  Nov 3 – Dec 30
2. CA$17.66
  
  Dec 31 – Apr 30
3. CA$23.07
  
  May 1 – Jul 3
4. CA$23.07
  
  Jul 3 – Aug 31
5. CA$28.49
  
  Now registering Aug 31 – Oct 27
  
  Register for 1K Kids Run

5K Walk/Run Sold out

Registration closes in 12 days 5 hours

A family friendly 5km Walk/Run along Hamilton's beautiful waterfront trail
1. CA$44.73
  
  Early Bird Pricing
  
  Nov 3 – Dec 30
2. CA$50.15
  
  Dec 31 – Apr 30
3. CA$55.56
  
  May 1 – Jul 3
4. CA$60.98
  
  Jul 3 – Aug 31
5. CA$66.40
  
  Now registering Aug 31 – Oct 27

10K Walk/Run Sold out

Registration closes in 12 days 5 hours

A family friendly 10km Walk/Run along Hamilton's beautiful waterfront trail
1. CA$55.56
  
  Early Bird Pricing
  
  Nov 3 – Dec 30
2. CA$60.98
  
  Dec 31 – Apr 30
3. CA$66.40
  
  May 1 – Jul 3
4. CA$71.80
  
  Jul 3 – Aug 31
5. CA$77.22
  
  Now registering Aug 31 – Oct 27

Half Marathon Sold out

Registration closes in 12 days 5 hours

A 21.1km loop starting and finishing in Confederation Park. A fast and flat course along Hamilton's scenic waterfront trail
1. CA$131.37
  
  Early Bird Pricing
  
  Nov 3 – Dec 30
2. CA$136.79
  
  Dec 31 – Apr 30
3. CA$142.20
  
  May 1 – Jul 3
4. CA$147.62
  
  Jul 3 – Aug 31
5. CA$153.03
  
  Now registering Aug 31 – Oct 27

Full Marathon Sold out

Registration closes in 12 days 5 hours

A double loop course starting and finishing in Confederation Park. A fast and flat course along Hamilton's scenic waterfront trail
1. CA$147.62
  
  Early Bird Pricing
  
  Nov 3 – Dec 30
2. CA$153.03
  
  Dec 31 – Apr 30
3. CA$158.45
  
  May 1 – Jul 3
4. CA$163.87
  
  Jul 3 – Aug 31
5. CA$169.27
  
  Now registering Aug 31 – Oct 27

Run the Hammer Sold out

Registration closes in 12 days 5 hours

Take on the challenge! This is 3 events in one over 2 days. Saturday - Run the 5K, 10K Sunday - Run the Half Marathon REGISTRATION FOR THIS EVENT CLOSES ON SEPTEMBER 26
1. CA$196.35
  
  Early Bird Pricing
  
  Nov 3 – Dec 30
2. CA$201.77
  
  Dec 31 – Apr 30
3. CA$207.19
  
  May 1 – Jul 3
4. CA$212.59
  
  Jul 3 – Aug 31
5. CA$218.01
  
  Now registering Aug 31 – Oct 27

Hammer the Hammer Sold out

Registration closes in 12 days 5 hours

Take on the challenge! This is 3 events in one over 2 days. Saturday - Run the 5K, 10K Sunday - Run the Full Marathon REGISTRATION FOR THIS EVENT CLOSES ON SEPTEMBER 26
1. CA$212.59
  
  Early Bird Pricing
  
  Nov 3 – Dec 30
2. CA$218.01
  
  Dec 31 – Apr 30
3. CA$223.43
  
  May 1 – Jul 3
4. CA$228.84
  
  Jul 3 – Aug 31
5. CA$234.26
  
  Now registering Aug 31 – Oct 27

Full Marathon - Charity Participant Sold out

Registration closes in 12 days 5 hours

Fundraising minimum of $250
1. CA$163.87
  
  Nov 3 – Aug 31
2. CA$169.27
  
  Now registering Aug 31 – Oct 27

Half Marathon - Charity Participant Sold out

Registration closes in 12 days 5 hours

Fundraising minimum of $250
1. CA$147.62
  
  Nov 3 – Aug 31
2. CA$153.03
  
  Now registering Aug 31 – Oct 27

Top teams

1		Friends of Act Five CA$1,254.31 Raised CA$1,000.00 Goal	View page
2		The Berends Kids CA$1,153.57 Raised CA$3,000.00 Goal	View page
3		Five Alive CA$993.42 Raised CA$5,000.00 Goal	View page
4		TEAD Trotters 2026 CA$889.05 Raised CA$15,000.00 Goal	View page
5		K & K Kicking Cancers Butt CA$811.27 Raised CA$500.00 Goal	View page

Top fundraisers

1	View fundraiser page for Brodie	Brodie Allen CA$2,793.46 Raised CA$3,000.00 Goal	View page for Brodie
2	View fundraiser page for Amanda	Amanda Thind CA$2,461.58 Raised CA$1,000.00 Goal	View page for Amanda
3	View fundraiser page for Rachel	Rachel Corallo CA$2,173.93 Raised CA$2,000.00 Goal	View page for Rachel
4	View fundraiser page for Janice	Janice Manning CA$1,886.27 Raised CA$2,000.00 Goal	View page for Janice
5	View fundraiser page for Grant	Grant Rae CA$1,682.57 Raised CA$1,000.00 Goal	View page for Grant

Contact information

Event contact: The Runner's Den Team
Phone: +1 905-523-7866
Website: Visit website