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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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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Race weekend

Sunday, October 4

08:00Marathon (26.2 mi)

Half Marathon (13.1 mi)

Marathon Relay (26.2 mi)

5K (3.1 mi)

Kids 1K (0.6 mi)

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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 67°F and a low of 44°F with a 0% chance of rain.

Historical Weather

Based on 4 years of data

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62°F

L:55° H:67°

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Temperature History

Range of temperatures during race hours for each year.

Detailed History

Year	Low / High	Rain	Dew Point
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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