2026 Muskoka Marathon

The 2026 Muskoka Marathon brings a fall road-racing weekend to Santa’s Village in Bracebridge, with distances spread across Saturday, October 3 and Sunday, October 4. It’s an Athletics Ontario-sanctioned event with all starts and finishes at the park on Golden Beach Road.

The route is built around the Muskoka River and autumn scenery, and the marathon and half marathon are laid out on paved roads with a reputation for being quick. Runners can choose from the 5K through the marathon, with the weekend format giving each distance its own race-day rhythm.

For runners looking for a local road race in the region, this is a strong autumn option in Bracebridge. Road races in Bracebridge

All events start and finish at Santa’s Village, 1624 Golden Beach Rd in Bracebridge. Saturday races use out-and-back formats for the 10K, 5K, and 1.5K Kids’ Run; Sunday includes the half marathon on an out-and-back and the marathon on a double out-and-back.

The course is fully on paved roads and follows Santa’s Village Road, Wellington Street, Beaumont Drive, and the turn at Kirby’s Beach. Hydration stations are placed about every 2.5 km, and the marathon includes shuttle service from free parking to Santa’s Village with a five-hour cutoff.

• Athletics Ontario-sanctioned road race in Bracebridge
• Two-day weekend format at Santa’s Village
• Distances include 5K, 10K, half marathon, and marathon
• Course follows the Muskoka River and leans into fall scenery
• Paved roads and a relatively flat profile
• Marathon entries are capped and include shuttle logistics
• Event supports Campfire Circle