Runners will face a temperature rise from 49°F at the start to 64°F by finish. Winds from the SSE will peak at 17 mph, with gusts reaching 25 mph, presenting a headwind challenge. Given the high humidity of 82%, a conservative start pace is advised to manage the warming trend effectively.

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About The County Marathon

The County Marathon is a point-to-point course through Prince Edward County, Ontario, starting in Wellington and finishing in Picton. The route passes three lakes and three villages over mostly flat terrain and is closed to vehicular traffic. Both the marathon and half marathon are Athletics Canada Certified Courses and Boston Marathon qualifiers, run with support from hundreds of local volunteers. It's promoted as Canada's largest small-county marathon.

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Saturday, October 3

3:30 PMKids 1K (0.6 mi)

Sunday, October 4

8:00 AMMarathon (26.2 mi)

8:30 AM5K (3.1 mi)10:00 AMHalf Marathon (13.1 mi)

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The County Marathon FAQ

When is the 2026 County Marathon?

The 2026 County Marathon will be held on Sunday October 4, 2026.

Is The County Marathon a Boston Marathon Qualifier?

Yes, The County Marathon is an official Boston Marathon qualifier.

What is the time limit for The County Marathon?

The time limit for The County Marathon is 6 hours.

What will the weather be like for the 2026 County Marathon?

The forecast calls for a high of 67°F and a low of 44°F with a 0% chance of rain.

What is the weather usually like for the County Marathon?

Over the 5 years racecast.io has race-day weather for (2022 to 2026), it averaged 54°F at the start and 66°F by a typical finish. It has not rained during race hours in any of those years.

What was the hottest County Marathon?

Of the 5 years on record, 2023 was the warmest, reaching 73°F during race hours. The coldest start was 2022, at 43°F.

What was the windiest County Marathon?

Of the 5 years on record, 2022 was the windiest, with wind averaging 19 mph during race hours. The calmest was 2023, at 5 mph.

The County Marathon weather history

Based on 5 years of data

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Detailed History

Year	Low / High	Rain	Dew Point
2026 The County Marathon Partly cloudy throughout the day. 2026	49°/64°	-	52°
2025 The County Marathon Clear conditions throughout the day. 2025	56°/72°	-	59°
2024 The County Marathon Partly cloudy throughout the day. 2024	62°/67°	-	60°
2023 The County Marathon Partly cloudy throughout the day. 2023	60°/73°	-	58°
2022 The County Marathon Partly cloudy throughout the day. 2022	43°/54°	-	34°

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