21.1K
Historic Half Marathon
Sun, Apr 27 · 7:30 AM
$70
- Past race
- Road
Kingston Limestone Race Weekend 2025
- Kingston, Ontario
About Kingston Limestone Race Weekend 2025
The Kingston Limestone Race Weekend, hosted by the Kingston Road Runners Association, is the city’s largest annual running event offering a variety of race distances including the 2K Tom Compton Memorial Run for kids, the Waterfront 10K, the 5K, and the Historic Half Marathon. The event is volunteer-driven and supports local charities such as the Boys and Girls Club South East and the Start2Finish Reading and Running Program.
Runners experience unique courses that feature historic landmarks like the Kingston Penitentiary and Rockwood Asylum, with all races on paved roads. The event takes place across two days in late April and attracts over 1,000 participants annually.
Distances and events
10K
Waterfront 10K
Sat, Apr 26 · 3:00 PM
$55
5K
5K
Sun, Apr 27 · 8:00 AM
$55
2K
Tom Compton Memorial Run (2K) for Kids
Kids OnlySat, Apr 26 · 2:00 PM
$10
Prices from the organizer. Please check the official website for up-to-date times and pricing.
Highlights
Historic Half Marathon route runs inside Kingston Penitentiary
Waterfront 10K course passes the historic Rockwood Asylum
Supports local charities including Boys and Girls Club South East and Start2Finish Reading and Running Program
Volunteer-driven community event
No race day registration; registration closed April 23, 2025
Course
- Surface
- Road
- Location
- Kingston, Ontario
Course details
* All races on paved road surface * Half Marathon aid stations at 4K, 6K, and 9K offering water only * Routes highlight historic landmarks and scenic waterfront views * Strollers not permitted in any race * Family-friendly 2K Tom Compton Memorial Run for kids ages 5-12
Things to know
Race weekend
Events run Sat, Apr 26 to Sun, Apr 27, 2025. Check each distance for its day and start time.
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Last updated: October 2, 2026
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