Join us for Canada's Southernmost Half-Marathon
Welcome to the Eleventh running of the Pelee Island Winery Half Marathon. Canada’s most Southern Half-Marathon takes place on a remote Lake Erie Island, ending at Pelee Island Winery. This very exclusive event is limited to approximately 400 participants, who will enjoy the beauty of running around this pristine island, with Aid Stations and Port-A-John approximately every 2K. The course is very well marked and managed, as well as timed, surfaced with a mixture of pavement, gravel, and tar and chip. Registration includes a great Wine-inspired Recovery Shirt Long Sleeve Hoodie, an award-winning medal, bib, and a ticket to the best After-Run Party in running with Wine Tasting. For more pictures and feedback about the event go to our FACEBOOK page.
COVID has left the island with a significantly reduced inventory of rental cottages, BnBs, beds, and even camping spots. So now have an early boat leaving the Leamington mainland at 7:00 am the day of the race, so you can make the race! Special thanks to the Owen Sound Transportation company for their help and cooperation.
The Pelee Island Winery Half Marathon tradition is that the shirt and medal always have the artwork of the label of a Pelee Island Winery Wine.
Bring your sweetheart, friends, and family, to stay the night and enjoy the run in the morning. The night before there will be plenty of dinners and parties going on around the Island, of which you will be notified. You can also buy extra tickets for your guests to join you at the Winery for an extravagant luncheon starting between noon and 1 pm. Adults are $65 and kids under 11 years of age are $55 each.
THESE TICKETS ARE LIMITED SO BUY NOW, DO NOT WAIT, LUNCHEON TICKETS SELL OUT WHEN THE RACE SELLS OUT.
Pelee Island Winery has a NO REFUND policy.
PLEASE NOTE THE RACE IN 2025 IS ON A SATURDAY.
REGISTRATION IS IN CANADIAN FUNDS so a favourable exchange rate, for our U.S. participants.
There are only approximately 441 Runners allowed in the race so BOOK NOW this race SELLS OUT!
There is a No Refund Policy.
Countdown to event
Registration fees Spots remaining: 244
Prices are inclusive of mandatory charges, items, and fees
Pelee Island Half Marathon Limited spots available
Registration closes in 12 hours 28 minutes-
Shirt, Bib and includes one finish-line party ticket for the runner (this ticket goes with the Bib)
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CA$252.78
Early Bird Pricing - Displayed as Base Ticket price $230.00 + processing fees.
Feb 6 – Apr 6 -
CA$280.01
Displayed as Base Ticket price $255.00 + processing fees.
Apr 7 – Apr 29 -
Register for Pelee Island Half MarathonCA$301.79
Displayed as Base Ticket price $275.00 + processing fees.
Now registering Apr 30 – May 28
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The Shirt
Back by popular demand in our 11th running is our legendary Recovery Hoodie with thumb holes. This lightweight, perfect-for-after-run wear, long-sleeve hoodie is unsex sizing only. 2025 Shirt to be unveiled soon. Follow us on social media for updates.
*2024 Shirt
Race Kit Pick Up
Race Kit Pick Up is inside the Pelee Island Winery. Make your way over to the Winery to pick up your bib and sample some great wines! RKPU is Friday from 11:00 am till the last boat at 8:00 pm. On Race Day morning we open at 7:00 am and get there early before the same day boat rush that lands at 8:20 am.
Finish Line Luncheon Detail
The Greatest Race After Party in Running
TICKETS MUST HAVE BEEN PURCHASED AHEAD OF TIME TO ATTEND THE LUNCHEON. EACH RUNNER HAS A TICKET TO THIS LUNCHEON INCLUDED IN THEIR REGISTRATION. THERE ARE A LIMITED AMOUNT OF TICKETS TO THE LUNCHEON AVAILABLE.
Starting shortly after 12:30 pm just outside of the Finish Line in the Pelee Island Winery Pavillion
Proposed 2025 Finish line Luncheon Menu - to be released soon!
Ticket will include access for one to the Luncheon Buffet and 1 x 6oz Glass of Pelee Island Wine.
All About Pelee Island Winery
History is predominant when one speaks of Pelee Island Winery and the vineyards on the island. The tradition of winning awards for its wines, on both a national and international level, continues since receiving a medal in 1878 in Paris. The first estate winery in Canada, Vin Villa was founded in the 1860’s and can still be seen on the island today. Vineyards on Pelee Island enjoy more heat units than Bordeaux, France due to the tempering effect of the lake that surrounds it. The extended growing season of Canada’s most southern inhabited island allows our grapes to reach their full potential and maturity. All these factors of sun, soil, climate and southern latitude sum up to help create an internationally recognized viticultural region.
Since 1982, the production facilities have been located on the mainland in Kingsville. Visitors are invited to visit our extensive retail store and take a comprehensive tour of the winemaking establishment. On the island we offer an equally exciting experience, where one can also take a tour, taste our wines in the vineyard and enjoy a barbecued lunch in the wine garden at our wine pavilion overlooking Lake Erie.
For more information: https://www.peleeisland.com/about-us/
All About The Course
This is a very unique race, after all it is Canada's Most Southern Half Marathon and it takes place on an island in the middle of Lake Erie bordering the United States. Epic water battles from the War of 1812 took place just off the west side of the island. This half marathon goes 7/8ths around the island and ends in a huge party inside the Pelee Island Winery!
The Course is a mixture of road top conditions. In the new course detailed below, the first 5K is paved (Tar & Chip), the next 8K is gravel on the east side of the island. The last 8K is also back to paved roads and into the winery for an epic finish.
The Start is near the winery and travels counterclockwise around the Island, ending inside the Winery. The change allows you to run the last 6Km on the west side of the island with a beautiful view of the water and a cooling predominantly westerly wind.
There are Aid Stations approximately every 2km with a Port-A-John (with hand sanitizer), Electrolyte drink and Water. Also, at each Aid Station is a runner's aid kit with Vaseline and bandaids. Water Station at Mile Marker 10K, midway, has GU for you.
Ferry Transportation & Taxi
Traveling to Pelee Island you'll have to take the ferry from the Leamington Terminal. Each sailing is 1.5 hours and passengers with vehicles are required to be at ferry terminal at least 1 hour prior to sailing.
Ferry Departures (each sailing is 1.5 hours): Times may change
Leamington to Pelee Sailings (subject to change)
10am, NOON, 2pm + 6pm (Friday + Sunday), 7am + 10am + 6pm Saturday
Pelee Island to Leamington Sailings
8am, 12noon, 4pm, + 7PM Fri + Sunday, 9am + 4pm Saturday
Cost for Ferry: (cost subject to change)
$7.50/adult walk-on passenger one-direction. | $16.50/regular vehicle one-direction
All travel requires a reservation; even walk-ons. You must call 1-800-661-2220 in advance to make a reservation well in advance.
You can also book online at ontarioferries.com
Sandusky to Pelee Sailings (subject to change)
Friday only, 4:30 pm arrive 6pm
Pelee Island to Sandusky Sailings (subject to change)
Sunday only, 2pm, arrive 3:30pm
Cost for Ferry (subject to change):
$13.75/adult walk-on passenger one-direction
$30.00/regular vehicle one-direction
Taxi Services: After the pandemic, there is currently no Taxi Service on the Island.
Have Fun
Most of all this is an exotic Race on an Island in the middle of Lake Erie! So have Fun!
Our Sponsors (TBD)
Event schedule
- Sat, May 31, 2025 10:00 AM - Start time
- Sat, May 31, 2025 12:30 PM - Finish line Luncheon
Contact information
- Event contact
- Pelee Island Winery
- events@peleeisland.com
- Phone
- 519-982-4950
- Website
- Visit website
