How do you get to run with this backdrop and still be near the GTA? Run the Georgina Marathon and Half Marathon , 10km or 5km! Run along the shores of Lake Simcoe through the quiet communities of Georgina on this FLAT, FAST and SCENIC 5km, 10km, Half Marathon and Boston Qualifier Marathon course. The course starts and finishes at De La Salle Park in Jacksons Point, runs along Lake Drive North on an out and back along a quiet road with lots of shade and views of stunning properties.
Boston Qualifier Marathon!&nbsp;Athletics Canada&nbsp;Certified Half Marathon and 10k! Fast and flat 5km.
Georgina is an hour North of Toronto making it a central location for athletes from the GTA, Golden Horseshoe and Cottage Country.
The Marathon, Half Marathon and 10km courses are Athletics Canada certified courses, measured by Peter Pimm &ndash; which means they are accurate and are qualifiers for things such as the New York and Boston Marathon&rsquo;s.
Run along the south shore of Lake Simcoe through the quiet communities of Georgina on this flat, fast and scenic 5km, Half Marathon and Boston Qualifier Marathon course. You will be running from De La Salle Park, along Lake Drive North on an out and back along a quiet road with lots of shade and views of stunning properties. And, get ready to have FUN! Hits 105.5 FM will be on site playing music along the race course and cheering stations will be set up along the route for FUN and MOTIVATION! Oh &ndash; and watch for our Alligator mascot along the course cheering you on!
Aid stations will be located every 2.5-3km throughout the course and will include&nbsp;Gatorade&nbsp;electrolyte drink and Water.
marathon and half marathon start: 7:30am 10km start: 7:50am 5km start: 8:00am
**The cut off time for all races will be 6 hours after the marathon starts** ​ Participation is subject to waiver conditions. If you participate, you are deemed to accept the waiver.
Due to the nature of the course and narrow roads, along with insurance requirements, strollers and dogs are not allowed in the event.
We now include 3 divisions in our registration categories: man, woman and non-binary. &nbsp;Note that results will be posted in the category you sign up in.
All finishers will receive a custom Georgina Marathon T-Shirt and finishers medal as well as a swag bag from our race sponsors.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading has-text-align-center">Race Kit Pick Up</h2>
Advance kit pick up will be available in Toronto on race week (Date and Times TBA). Kit pick up will also be available in Georgina at the race expo on Saturday Sept 6th.&nbsp;There will be NO RACE DAY KIT PICK UP unless you have a VIP kit pick up receipt.&nbsp;Please make arrangements to pick up your race kit ahead of race day. As we grow, changes need to be made to allow race day to flow smoothly for everyone.
All participants MUST complete their waiver on race roster BEFORE kit pick up &ndash; OR you will NOT be able to pick up your bib number. Login to your race roster account, click on your registration for the Georgina Marathon and Half Marathon and make sure this has been done. Participation in the Georgina Marathon and Half Marathon events is subject to waiver conditions. If you participate, you are deemed to have accepted the waiver.
Saturday Sept 6th, Georgina ON at race expo from 12pm-6pm The Briars Resort and Spa at 55 Hedge Road, Jacksons Point
*If you have a business and are interested in coming on as a sponsor for this event, please contact us at georginamarathon@gmail.com*
If you are picking up for other people, you must bring email confirmation that you are allowed to pick up for them and they must have done their race roster waiver.
If you are picking up for a large group of 10 or more, please email us ahead of time so we can set aside those bibs and kits for you. georginamarathon@gmail.com
<h2 class="wp-block-heading has-text-align-center">Parking</h2>
VIP Parking at De La Salle Park is $20.00 and supply is limited. These passes may be purchased during registration &ndash; if you don&rsquo;t see them there, that means they are SOLD OUT.
Parking at De La Salle Park is available ONLY for those who have pre-purchased a VIP Parking Pass through their race roster registration. These passes are limited and will be sent out by email in advance. If you do have a VIP parking pass, be prepared to show your pass and ID when entering De La Salle Park from the Metro Road entrance.
Overflow parking is free, convenient with shuttle service throughout the day. Shuttles will run from 5:30am to 2:00pm between the Briars Red Barn Theater Lot (991 Lake Drive East) and De La Salle Park (race start/finish line) and between Sutton District High School and De La Salle Park. If you did NOT purchase a VIP Parking Pass, do NOT show up to park at De La Salle Park (Race start/finish line).&nbsp;Instead, you can park at one of our three overflow lots and shuttle buses will run throughout the day between these lots and the race start/finish. Overflow lots are located here: 1. Sutton District High School at 20798 Dalton Road, Sutton, ON L0E 1R0 There is a generous amount of parking behind the school (rear lot, off Philip Street) where the shuttle bus will stop to pick up passengers. 2. Sutton Public School at 5147 Baseline Road, Sutton West, ON. From there, walk next door to Sutton District High School to get the shuttle bus. 3. GTTI Training Institute at 5207 Baseline Road, Sutton, ON. From there, walk next door to Sutton District High School to get the shuttle bus. 3. The Briars Red Barn Theatre Lot at 991 Lake Drive East, Jacksons Point, ON L0E 1L0 Look for a sign for The Red Barn Theatre and our race flag at the entrance. This is the overflow lot entrance. Please do NOT park in the Briars Resort parking lot unless you are a registered guest. Plan to arrive early and follow the directions of our parking marshals to park, then look for a sign or flag at the far east end of the lot for the gateway to the Briars property for the shuttle bus pick up. Note &ndash; if you have a family member or friend who wishes to volunteer with us, they will be able to park right beside De La Salle Park in volunteer parking. To volunteer, click the &ldquo;volunteer&rdquo; link on the left side of this event race roster page.
Note: Please observe city parking signage if looking for parking on side streets. Where it is available, it is limited to a 3-hour maximum.&nbsp;There is no parking on Lake Drive at any time. Spectators will also find free lots along the course at&nbsp;<a href="https://www.google.ca/maps/place/Willow+Beach+Conservation+Area/@44.310932,-79.4263465,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m6!3m5!1s0x89d54d2a4ac3f617:0x2e4234df6c67b00c!8m2!3d44.3109282!4d-79.4237716!16s%2Fg%2F1td3ml5h">Willow Beach</a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href="https://www.google.ca/maps/place/North+Gwillimbury+Park/@44.2882516,-79.4867891,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m6!3m5!1s0x882ab6b3b1e5acb1:0x9f49583a3055a264!8m2!3d44.2882478!4d-79.4842142!16s%2Fg%2F11bw_46g0v">North Gwillimbury Park</a>. There will NOT be a shuttle from these locations. There is a small lot at Kennedy Road and Lake Drive with a variety store (cash only!), BBQ and ice cream.
<h2 id="course" class="wp-block-heading">Course</h2>
The Georgina Marathon is a certified, Boston Qualifier marathon route. The Georgina Marathon and Half Marathon and the 10km and 5km are run along the shore of Lake Simcoe. All three events start at De La Salle Park. Runners turn left onto Lake Road and run an out and back course. The 5km and half marathon is one loop and the marathon is two loops. The courses are FAST, FLAT and SCENIC and run along a quiet road with lots of shade and views of stunning properties. This is the place to come and run your PB or just come and enjoy running a route that makes you feel like you&rsquo;re running down south along the ocean&rsquo;s edge without actually being there!
Cancelation policy: &nbsp;No cancellations or refunds. &nbsp;If there is a government or public health order that causes the event to be canceled or a weather or other &lsquo;acts of God&rsquo; that forces cancellation, you may do the race as a virtual event. There will be no deferrals or refunds. &nbsp;Transfers between distances or to another runners are allowed until September 1st and can be done though the &ldquo;transfer&rdquo; link on our race roster page. &nbsp;There will be a $5.00 administration fee for transfer.&nbsp;
Weather Policy:&nbsp;Safety always comes first and Athletics Ontario sets rules and policies that outline when an event must be delayed or cancelled due to inclement weather. &nbsp;In the case of inclement weather that forces our race directors to cancel an event, there will be no refunds. &nbsp;In the case of a weather cancellation, by that time a large portion of the race fee&rsquo;s have already been allocated. Registered participants will still receive your swag bag and race shirt. &nbsp;Thank you for understanding these policies.

Georgina Marathon

Pre-Race Review/ Lineup

A marathon run from the perspective of one of the race directors.

Ever Dream of Being a Race Director? Inside the Busy Life and Fast Times of Sandie Orlando, race director of the Georgina Marathon

Training/ Health

One runner shares the lessons he learned from his first marathon distance run.

Four things I, an experienced runner, learned from my first marathon

Post-Race Review/ Results

Cory Nagler won the 2023 Georgina Marathon in 2:39:23 while Madeleine Davidson won the women's race in 2:51:01.

Weekend recap: Canadian Running staffer wins Ontario's Georgina Marathon

The inaugural Georgina Marathon had a successful run on October 17.

Georgina Marathon and Half Marathon

Marathon Results