Muskoka Marathon
Santa's Village, Bracebridge
10K and 5K | Saturday, October 3, 2026
Marathon and Half Marathon| Sunday, October 4, 2026
Sign up for the Muskoka Marathon and help kids with cancer or serious illness experience joy and connection through Campfire Circle’s medically supported camp programs.
Run through breathtaking autumn colours along the stunning Muskoka River on a certified 2028 BQ course, built for speed and personal bests. The Muskoka Marathon, an Athletics Ontario-sanctioned race, offers distances from 5 km to 42.2 km on flat, scenic courses with hydration stations every 2.5km, ideal for runners of all levels.
SCHEDULE
SATURDAY, October 3
10 km (7:30 am - Out & Back)
5 km (9:30 am - Out & Back)
SUNDAY, October 4
Marathon (7:30 am - Double O&B)
Half Marathon (8:00 am - Out & Back)
2025 was our biggest and best Muskoka Marathon yet, and we're thrilled to carry the momentum into 2026! This year's event will feature fun for the whole family at Santa's Village, along with a live DJ and the best MC in the business to keep the energy high and the fun going.
Family Fun at Santa's Village, Competitive Racing, and a Stunning Muskoka Riverside Run
Come for the run, stay for the fun in Muskoka!
Registration fees
Prices are inclusive of mandatory charges, items, and fees
2026 Muskoka 10 KM (Saturday) - Athletics Ontario Member
Price changes in 12 days 9 hours-
Requires validation, members get a $10 discount!
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Register for 2026 Muskoka 10 KM (Saturday) - Athletics Ontario MemberCA$87.53
Early Bird
Now registering Dec 9 – Jan 4 -
CA$92.91
Regular Pricing
Jan 5 – Jun 21 -
CA$98.30
Summer Pricing
Jun 22 – Aug 9 -
CA$103.68
Sunset Season Pricing
Aug 10 – Sep 13 -
CA$114.45
Last Chance Pricing
Sep 14 – Sep 25
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2026 Muskoka 5 KM (Saturday) - Athletics Ontario Member
Price changes in 12 days 9 hours-
Requires validation, members get a $10 discount!
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Register for 2026 Muskoka 5 KM (Saturday) - Athletics Ontario MemberCA$76.77
Early Bird
Now registering Dec 9 – Jan 4 -
CA$82.14
Regular Pricing
Jan 5 – Jun 21 -
CA$87.53
Summer Pricing
Jun 22 – Aug 9 -
CA$92.91
Sunset Season Pricing
Aug 10 – Sep 13 -
CA$98.30
Last Chance Pricing
Sep 14 – Sep 25
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2026 Muskoka MARATHON (Sunday) - Athletics Ontario Members
Price changes in 12 days 9 hours-
Requires validation, members get a $10 discount! All marathoners will be shuttled by bus from their free parking to Santa's Village. The cut-off time is FIVE hours.
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Register for 2026 Muskoka MARATHON (Sunday) - Athletics Ontario MembersCA$152.13
Early Bird
Now registering Dec 9 – Jan 4 -
CA$162.89
Regular Pricing
Jan 5 – Jun 21 -
CA$179.05
Summer Pricing
Jun 22 – Aug 9 -
CA$195.19
Sunset Season Pricing
Aug 10 – Sep 13 -
CA$216.73
Last Chance Pricing
Sep 14 – Sep 25
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2026 Muskoka HALF MARATHON (Sunday) - Athletics Ontario Member
Price changes in 12 days 9 hours-
Requires validation, members get a $10 discount!
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Register for 2026 Muskoka HALF MARATHON (Sunday) - Athletics Ontario MemberCA$141.36
Early Bird
Now registering Dec 9 – Jan 4 -
CA$152.13
Regular Pricing
Jan 5 – Jun 21 -
CA$162.89
Summer Pricing
Jun 22 – Aug 9 -
CA$173.66
Sunset Season Pricing
Aug 10 – Sep 13 -
CA$195.19
Last Chance Pricing
Sep 14 – Sep 25
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2026 Muskoka MARATHON (Sunday)
Price changes in 12 days 9 hours-
SUNDAY's marathon package includes a GPS-enabled race bib, a wooden finisher's medallion, emailed time results, and a Muskoka Marathon running shoe bag with surprise swag. The course starts at Santa's Village and is a double out-and-back along the Muskoka River. All marathoners will be shuttled by bus from their free parking to Santa's Village. The cut-off time is FIVE hours.
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Register for 2026 Muskoka MARATHON (Sunday)CA$157.51
Early Bird
Now registering Dec 9 – Jan 4 -
CA$168.28
Regular Pricing
Jan 5 – Jun 21 -
CA$184.43
Summer Pricing
Jun 22 – Aug 9 -
CA$200.57
Sunset Season Pricing
Aug 10 – Sep 13 -
CA$222.11
Last Chance Pricing
Sep 14 – Sep 25
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2026 Muskoka HALF MARATHON (Sunday)
Price changes in 12 days 9 hours-
Sunday's half-marathon package includes a GPS-enabled race bib, a wooden finisher's medallion, emailed time results, and a Muskoka Marathon running shoe bag with surprise swag. The course starts at Santa's Village and is an out-and-back along the Muskoka River.
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Register for 2026 Muskoka HALF MARATHON (Sunday)CA$146.74
Early Bird
Now registering Dec 9 – Jan 4 -
CA$157.51
Regular Pricing
Jan 5 – Jun 21 -
CA$168.28
Summer Pricing
Jun 22 – Aug 9 -
CA$179.05
Sunset Season Pricing
Aug 10 – Sep 13 -
CA$200.57
Last Chance Pricing
Sep 14 – Sep 25
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2026 Muskoka 10 KM (Saturday)
Price changes in 12 days 9 hours-
SATURDAY'S 10k package includes a GPS-enabled race bib, a wooden finisher's medallion, emailed time results, and a Muskoka Marathon running shoe bag with surprise swag. The course starts at Santa's Village and is an 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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Register for 2026 Muskoka 10 KM (Saturday)CA$92.91
Early Bird
Now registering Dec 9 – Jan 4 -
CA$98.30
Regular Pricing
Jan 5 – Jun 21 -
CA$103.68
Summer Pricing
Jun 22 – Aug 9 -
CA$109.06
Sunset Season Pricing
Aug 10 – Sep 13 -
CA$119.83
Last Chance Pricing
Sep 14 – Sep 25
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2026 Muskoka 5 KM (Saturday)
Price changes in 12 days 9 hours-
SATURDAY'S 5k package includes a GPS-enabled race bib, a wooden finisher's medallion, emailed time results, and a Muskoka Marathon running shoe bag with surprise swag. The course starts at Santa's Village and is an out-and-back along the Muskoka River. If the 5 km registrant is under the age of 10, they must be accompanied by a registered adult.
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Register for 2026 Muskoka 5 KM (Saturday)CA$82.14
Early Bird
Now registering Dec 9 – Jan 4 -
CA$87.53
Regular Pricing
Jan 5 – Jun 21 -
CA$92.91
Summer Pricing
Jun 22 – Aug 9 -
CA$98.30
Sunset Season Pricing
Aug 10 – Sep 13 -
CA$103.68
Last Chance Pricing
Sep 14 – Sep 25
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Team Discounts
Teams of 5-9 runners receive a 5% discount, 10-14 runners get 10%, and teams of 15+ qualify for additional discounts.
Contact muskokamarathon@gmail.com for your team's discount code.
Contact Information
If you have an inquiry for Muskoka Marathon, email: muskokamarathon@gmail.com
If you have an inquiry for Campfire Circle, email: rsvp@campfirecircle.org or call 416-961-6624 x 409
2026 BRACEBRIDGE RESIDENT LETTER
2026 Muskoka Marathon – Community Update
- Single-lane restrictions will be in effect on Saturday, October 3 and Sunday, October 4, 2026.
- All events start and finish at Santa’s Village, Bracebridge.
- Access to all properties and businesses will be maintained at all times.
Dear Resident,
Thank you for your continued patience and cooperation as we finalize details for the 2026 Muskoka Marathon. This notice outlines temporary traffic restrictions along Santa’s Village Road, Beaumont Drive, and Wellington Street during race activities on Saturday, October 3 and Sunday, October 4, 2026. There will be no full road closures. Certified flaggers and OPP will manage all traffic control, and every effort will be made to minimize community impact.
Saturday, October 3 – 10K & 5K Races
- Single-lane traffic control in effect from 7:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
- One OPP officer will be on-site at Santa’s Village Road / Golden Beach Road (at Santa’s Village).
10K – 7:30 a.m. start
- Route travels down Santa’s Village Road, across the Wellington Street Bridge, and onto Beaumont Drive.
- Turnaround point is located on Beaumont Drive just past the Wellington Street Bridge.
- Wellington Street Bridge and the start of Beaumont Drive will operate on a single-lane basis, with traffic controlled by certified flaggers to ensure safety and minimize community delays.
- Wellington Street Bridge and the start of Beaumont Drive will have a single lane restriction, with certified flaggers from 7:40 am to 8:40 am.
- Santa’s Village Road will open from Wellington to our 2.5km turnaround (just east of Nichols Farm Rd) by 9:00 am.
5K – 9:30 a.m. start
- Runners travel 2.5 km up Santa’s Village Road toward Wellington Street, then turn around at the 2.5 km mark (just east of Nichols Farm Rd).
- All runners will be off the roadway by 10:30 a.m.
Kids Races – 10:30 a.m. start
- Runners travel 1 km up Santa’s Village Road toward Wellington Street, then turn around and return to Santa’s Village.
- All runners will be off the roadway by 11:30 a.m.
Certified flaggers will be stationed at:
- Beaumont Drive and Wellington Street
- 5K turnaround point on Santa’s Village Road
- Both sides of the Wellington Street Bridge
These flaggers will manage single-lane traffic and ensure safe crossing points for runners.
Sunday, October 4 – Marathon, Half Marathon
- Single-lane traffic control in effect from 7:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
- Three OPP officers will be on-site on Sunday to support traffic control at key intersections.
- Marathon begins at 7:30 a.m. and concludes by 12:30 p.m.
- The half-marathon starts at 8:00 a.m., with most runners finishing by 10:30 a.m.
Santa’s Village Road
- Lane restrictions (single road closure) from 7:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
- Open to westbound traffic only from Muskoka Road 118/Wellington Street toward Golden Beach Road.
- The westbound lane (closest to homes) remains open at all times.
- The eastbound lane (closest to the river) is reserved as the running lane.
- Access to all properties and businesses is maintained throughout the event.
Wellington Street Bridge
- Lane restrictions from 7:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
- Southbound traffic only toward Highway 11.
- No northbound traffic; vehicles will be redirected via Ecclestone Drive or Beaumont Drive.
- Full access to residences and businesses is maintained.
Beaumont Drive
- Lane restrictions from 7:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
- Open to westbound traffic between Muskoka Road 118/Wellington Street and Stephens Bay Road.
- Certified flaggers will control two-way traffic between Stephens Bay Road and Kirby’s Beach Road.
- Vehicles may exit via Stephens Bay Road and Stagecoach Road toward Muskoka Road 17.
- Restrictions will be lifted as soon as participants clear each section of the course.
Sunday Certified Flaggers
Certified flaggers will be stationed at:
- Beaumont Farm Road
- Stephens Bay Road
- Kirby’s Beach Road: To safely manage two-way traffic where required.
Traffic Management & Safety Measures
OPP & Traffic Control
- Saturday: 1 OPP officer stationed at Santa’s Village Road / Golden Beach Road (at Santa’s Village).
- Sunday: 3 OPP officers positioned at key intersections, including both sides of the Wellington Street Bridge and Santa’s Village Road / Golden Beach Road.
- Signage, cones, and barriers will clearly mark running lanes and guide motorists throughout the area.
Please note that these temporary measures may result in minor travel delays. Residents are encouraged to allow extra time for planned trips during the event weekend.
Questions?
Email: muskokamarathon@gmail.com
Thank you for your support and cooperation in helping us deliver a safe, community-minded event.
