Run along the shores of Lake Simcoe through the quiet communities of Georgina on this flat, fast and scenic Boston Qualifier marathon course. You will be running along Lake Drive North on an out-and-back along a quiet road with lots of shade and views of stunning properties. Georgina is just 45 minutes North of Toronto (Hwy 401) making it a central location for athletes from the GTA, Golden Horseshoe and Cottage Country.
The Georgina Marathon was the 17th largest marathon in Canada last year and was the 18th largest in 2022.
This year 41.7% of finishers qualified for the Boston Marathon and 27.9% of runners qualified for Boston in 2023.
This gives the Georgina Marathon the 3rd highest percentage of Boston Marathon qualifiers in Canada last year and the 1st highest percentage so far in 2024.
Its Course Score of 99.55 ranks it as the 7th fastest marathon course in Canada and the 2nd fastest course in Ontario.
The typical race time temperature and humidity levels are within the ideal range for optimal marathon performance. This, coupled with the Course Score, gives the Georgina Marathon a PR Score of 99.55. This PR Score ranks it as the 7th fastest marathon in Canada and the 2nd fastest in Ontario.
Learn more about PR Scores and Course Scores on the FAQ page.
Georgina Marathon Elevation Chart
Max Elevation: 762 feet (232m) Min Elevation: 721 feet (219m)
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.
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.
3.5 Stars from 2 Reviews