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County Marathon

Picton, ON
Sunday, October 4, 2026


  1 Stars from 2 Reviews

Course Description
This 42.2 km race, over relatively flat terrain, will take runners past three lakes and through three villages while surrounding them with the beautiful autumn colours of Prince Edward County, Ontario, Canada. The PEC Marathon is embraced by the entire community and together with the 500 volunteers the PEC Marathon is recognized as the largest community event. The Marathon continues to be proud of its on going status as a Boston Qualifier.

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Race Information

Race Dates

2026: Sunday, October 4, 2026
2025: Sunday, October 5, 2025

Course Information

Profile: Mostly Flat
Type: Point to Point
Surface: Road/Pavement

Boston Qualifier?: Yes
World Marathon Major Qualifier?: No

Race Day Weather

Mean Temp.: 47°F (8°C)
Average High: 56°F (13°C)
Average Low: 37° F (2°C)

PR Score & Course Score

PR Score: 98.82
Course Score: 99.14

Race Size

2025: 194 Finishers
2024: 120 Finishers
2023: 108 Finishers
2022: 92 Finishers
2021: No Results
2020: No Results

BQ Percentages

2025: 9.3%
2024: 3.3%
2023: 8.3%
2022: 16.3%
2021: N/A
2020: N/A

Miscellaneous Information

Pace Groups?: No




County Marathon Rankings, Course Speed & Boston Qualifier Statistics

The County Marathon was the 20th largest marathon in Canada in 2025 based on the number of finishers. In 2024, it ranked as the 30th largest marathon in Canada.

In 2025, 9.3% of County Marathon finishers achieved Boston Marathon qualifying times. In 2024, 3.3% of finishers qualified for Boston.

Based on its percentage of Boston Qualifiers (BQs), the County Marathon ranked 14th among marathons in Canada in 2025 and 34th in 2024. In Ontario, it ranked 7th in 2025 and 13th in 2024. These rankings provide a useful benchmark for runners comparing Boston Marathon qualifying potential across different races.

The County Marathon has a Course Score of 99.14, ranking it as the 14th fastest marathon course in Canada and the 9th fastest marathon course in Ontario.

Typical race-time temperature and humidity levels are slightly above the ideal range for optimal marathon performance. Combined with the course profile, this gives the County Marathon a PR Score of 98.82. The PR Score ranks the County Marathon as the 16th best marathon in Canada for running a Personal Record (PR) and the 9th best marathon for a PR in Ontario.

Together, these rankings provide a quick snapshot of how the County Marathon compares with other marathons in Canada and Ontario for speed, PR potential, Boston Marathon qualifying success, and overall participation.

County Marathon Marathon Rankings Summary
Course Speed14th fastest marathon course in Canada
Ranked 9th fastest marathon course in Ontario
Top 46% Nationally#9 of 12 in Ontario
PR Potential16th best marathon for a Personal Record in Canada
Ranked 9th best marathon for a PR in Ontario
Top 52% Nationally#9 of 12 in Ontario
Boston Qualifier Rate14th highest BQ percentage in Canada
Ranked 7th highest BQ percentage in Ontario
Based on 2025 Boston Marathon qualifying results
Top 49% Nationally#7 of 10 in Ontario
Race Size20th largest marathon in Canada
Ranked 9th largest marathon in Ontario
Based on 2025 results
Top 65% Nationally#9 of 11 in Ontario

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Elevation Chart

Max Elevation: 398 feet (121m)
Min Elevation: 245 feet (74m)


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Race Reviews


1.0
Based on 2 reviews
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No water gatorade or gels

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No fluids from 8k in the half and 31k in the marathon. No volunteers at any aid stations
Reviewed by DMcC About 2023

No water/ Gatorade

Full Review:

Very disappointed. On such a warm day, there was no water or Gatorade after the first water station in the half, which would be very hard for the marathoners as well coming thru. People were forced to drink partially used bottles on the side of the road out of desperation. No volunteers at aid stations and the tables were empty. I carried a handheld with my electrolytes but planned on relying on the stations intermittently as well for water. My time goal was taken from me as I chose to help others that were really struggling scramble and look for half used bottles.
Reviewed by Cc About 2023