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Georgina Marathon

Georgina, ON
Sunday, September 13, 2026


  3 Stars from 3 Reviews

Course Description

The Georgina Marathon is a fast, exceptionally flat road course along the scenic southern shoreline of Lake Simcoe in Ontario. Certified by Athletics Canada, this race serves as a great Boston Marathon and New York City Marathon Qualifier, ranking as one of the flattest and fastest marathon courses in Canada. The course has a total elevation gain and loss of only about 227 feet across the entire 42.2 kilometers.

The route is a double out-and-back course that starts and finishes at De La Salle Park in the community of Jackson's Point (Sutton). Runners complete two identical 21.1 kilometer sections. The route runs down Lake Drive, taking the field around North Gwillimbury Park and out along Lake Drive North, running parallel to Metro Road, before reaching the designated turnaround point and heading back along the exact same lakeside route.

The course includes long, straight, and quiet residential roads that wind past lakefront properties. Because the course runs along the water, runners enjoy expansive views of Lake Simcoe with a significant amount tree shade that protects against the late summer morning sun. However, due to its waterfront proximity, certain stretches are highly exposed and can introduce impactful winds off the lake.

A smart pacing strategy includes a maintaining an even pace right from the opening mile to capitalize on the flat topography.


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Race Information

Race Dates

2026: Sunday, September 13, 2026
2025: Sunday, September 7, 2025

Course Information

Profile: Mostly Flat
Type: Multiple Out and Backs
Surface: Road/Pavement

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

Race Day Weather

Mean Temp.: 61°F (16°C)
Average High: 67°F (19°C)
Average Low: 54° F (12°C)




PR Score & Course Score

PR Score: 99.55
Course Score: 99.55

Race Size

2025: 434 Finishers
2024: 336 Finishers
2023: 244 Finishers
2022: 192 Finishers
2021: 289 Finishers
2020: No Results

BQ Percentages

2025: 25.4%
2024: 41.7%
2023: 27.9%
2022: 21.9%
2021: 41.5%
2020: N/A

Miscellaneous Information

Pace Groups?: No

Weather Averages for Last 4 Years


Race Day Temperatures

High: 67°F  (19°C)
Low: 54°F  (12°C)

Race Start Conditions

58°F  (14°C)
Humidity: 85%

Partially cloudy
WNW 7 mph

PR Score

97.5

Course Score

99.55






Georgina Marathon Rankings, Course Speed & Boston Qualifier Statistics

The Georgina Marathon was the 12th largest marathon in Canada in 2025 based on the number of finishers. In 2024, it ranked as the 17th largest marathon in Canada.

In 2025, 25.4% of Georgina Marathon finishers achieved Boston Marathon qualifying times. In 2024, 41.7% of finishers qualified for Boston.

Based on its percentage of Boston Qualifiers (BQs), the Georgina Marathon ranked 2nd among marathons in Canada in 2025 and 1st in 2024. In Ontario, it ranked 2nd in 2025 and 1st in 2024. These rankings provide a useful benchmark for runners comparing Boston Marathon qualifying potential across different races.

The Georgina Marathon has a Course Score of 99.55, ranking it as the 7th fastest marathon course in Canada and the 2nd fastest marathon course in Ontario.

Typical race-time temperature and humidity levels are within the ideal range for optimal marathon performance. Combined with the course profile, this gives the Georgina Marathon a PR Score of 99.55. The PR Score ranks the Georgina Marathon as the 7th best marathon in Canada for running a Personal Record (PR) and the 2nd best marathon for a PR in Ontario.

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

Georgina Marathon Marathon Rankings Summary
Course Speed7th fastest marathon course in Canada
Ranked 2nd fastest marathon course in Ontario
Top 23% Nationally#2 of 12 in Ontario
PR Potential7th best marathon for a Personal Record in Canada
Ranked 2nd best marathon for a PR in Ontario
Top 23% Nationally#2 of 12 in Ontario
Boston Qualifier Rate2nd highest BQ percentage in Canada
Ranked 2nd highest BQ percentage in Ontario
Based on 2025 Boston Marathon qualifying results
Top 7% Nationally#2 of 10 in Ontario
Race Size12th largest marathon in Canada
Ranked 5th largest marathon in Ontario
Based on 2025 results
Top 39% Nationally#5 of 11 in Ontario

Learn more about PR Scores and Course Scores on the FAQ page.



Elevation Chart


Max Elevation: 762 feet (232m)
Min Elevation: 721 feet (219m)

Elevation Gain: 227 feet (69m)
Elevation Loss: 227 feet (69m)


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Course updated 06/12/2026




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Race Reviews


3.0
Based on 3 reviews
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Full Review:

The cups really failed me this fall. I am used to seeing white cups for water and color for sport drinks. Unexpecting, this year all cups were green. I kept running on and didn't see any white cups. By 21K I was cramping, even my toes were cramping. Some fellow team runner ran by and I ask them for help. I realized they had water in green cups and the people were verbally telling runners. I had my music pumped up with my headphone, hell I didn't hear anything. This is my 4th marathon and first time encountering cups were not color coded.

Race Tips:

Bring your own water bottle.

Travel/Logistics Tips:

Get there early to catch the shuttle.
Reviewed by CH About 2025

Full Review:

Baggage tags could be handed out at registration, then runners could just hand the bag in. There were long line ups three minutes before the start. Great race, good aid stations

Race Tips:

Know your own pace because it is a small race. Runners spread out quickly.
Reviewed by Mb About 2024

Not worth the money

Full Review:

This is a scenic and flat marathon that has great potential.

I hesitated because of the high price $150 for a small marathon, but figured we would get some good swag. This was not the case. The tank top is fine. I also appreciated the self-serve fuel stations where you could leave your own liquids/snacks. But that was about it.

- A couple of fluid stations on the course actually RAN OUT OF CUPS! That is inexcusable and a health risk.

- The advertising hyped up a breakfast sandwich at the finish line. It was very subpar with no meat.

- Other than water and the sandwich, there was nothing at the finish. No bananas, apples, oranges.

- Fluid stations were on one side of the road for two-way race traffic. That made it awkward sometimes to get water without bumping into someone.

- There were no signs directing to shuttle pick up. At the end of the race, they picked up at a different place than they dropped off. Many of us sat around for close to half an hour waiting where there was no shuttle.

- There were very few staff/volunteers to direct people.

- Could have used more bathrooms.

Race Tips:

Bring some of your own fuel for the race.
Reviewed by Archie Kenyon About 2022