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Muskoka Marathon

Bracebridge, ON
Sunday, October 4, 2026


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Course Description
The Muskoka Marathon starts at Santa's Village and runs along the Muskoka River down Santa's Village Road towards Wellington Street (approx 5km). Turn right on Wellington Steet for approx. 500 metres, then right again on Beaumont Drive. Runners will run down Beaumont Drive for approx 5 km and then turn around at Kirby's Beach. At this point, runners will make their way back to Santa's Village. There is very little elevation (approx 55m total) and the race is completely on a paved road. For the full marathon you will run this course twice.





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Race Information

Race Dates

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

Course Information

Profile: Rolling Hills
Type: Multiple Out and Backs
Surface: Road/Pavement

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


Race Day Weather

Mean Temp.: 50°F (10°C)
Average High: 61°F (16°C)
Average Low: 40° F (4°C)


PR Score & Course Score

PR Score: 98.74
Course Score: 98.74


Race Size

2025: 302 Finishers
2024: 259 Finishers
2023: 158 Finishers
2022: 107 Finishers
2021: 300 Finishers
2020: No Results

BQ Percentages

2025: 3.6%
2024: 5.8%
2023: 7%
2022: 18.7%
2021: 37.7%
2020: N/A


Miscellaneous Information

Pace Groups?: No






Muskoka Marathon Rankings, Course Speed & Boston Qualifier Statistics

The Muskoka Marathon was the 16th largest marathon in Canada in 2025 based on the number of finishers. In 2024, it ranked as the 20th largest marathon in Canada.

In 2025, 3.6% of Muskoka Marathon finishers achieved Boston Marathon qualifying times. In 2024, 5.8% of finishers qualified for Boston.

Based on its percentage of Boston Qualifiers (BQs), the Muskoka Marathon ranked 26th among marathons in Canada in 2025 and 28th in 2024. In Ontario, it ranked 10th in 2025 and 11th in 2024. These rankings provide a useful benchmark for runners comparing Boston Marathon qualifying potential across different races.


The Muskoka Marathon has a Course Score of 98.74, ranking it as the 18th fastest marathon course in Canada and the 10th 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 Muskoka Marathon a PR Score of 98.74. The PR Score ranks the Muskoka Marathon as the 17th best marathon in Canada for running a Personal Record (PR) and the 10th best marathon for a PR in Ontario.

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

Muskoka Marathon Marathon Rankings Summary
Course Speed18th fastest marathon course in Canada
Ranked 10th fastest marathon course in Ontario
Top 59% Nationally#10 of 12 in Ontario
PR Potential17th best marathon for a Personal Record in Canada
Ranked 10th best marathon for a PR in Ontario
Top 55% Nationally#10 of 12 in Ontario
Boston Qualifier Rate26th highest BQ percentage in Canada
Ranked 10th highest BQ percentage in Ontario
Based on 2025 Boston Marathon qualifying results
Top 90% Nationally#10 of 10 in Ontario
Race Size16th largest marathon in Canada
Ranked 6th largest marathon in Ontario
Based on 2025 results
Top 52% Nationally#6 of 11 in Ontario

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Elevation Chart


Max Elevation: 780 feet (237m)
Min Elevation: 738 feet (225m)

Elevation Gain: 599 feet (182m)
Elevation Loss: 599 feet (182m)


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