The County Marathon

Wellington, ON, Canada · October 4, 2026
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Race Day Weather

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60°at start
62° high
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Dry

Comfortable temps, moderate wind

Mild 60°F temps at gun time mean comfortable early miles without overheating risk. Moderate winds around 13mph may affect pacing on open sections of the course. Moderate humidity at 77% is worth noting for effort level, especially in later miles.

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Race Info

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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FAQ

When is the 2026 The County Marathon?

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

Is the The County Marathon a Boston Marathon Qualifier?

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

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

The forecast calls for a high of 64°F and a low of 57°F with a 14% chance of rain.

Historical Weather

Based on 4 years of data
Avg Temp
64°F
L:55° H:69°
RunScore
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Rain Freq
0%
0 of 4 yrs
Wind9mph
Dew53°F

Temperature History

Range of temperatures during race hours for each year.

Detailed History

YearConditionsLow / HighRainScoreResults
2025
clear-day
56°/76°-
5
2024
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62°/70°-
5
2023
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60°/75°-
5
2022
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43°/57°-
10