Race Around the Place 2026

Race Around the Place brings three distances to Carleton Place on October 24, 2026: a half marathon, 10K and 5K. The event is built around a local, volunteer-led feel, with proceeds supporting the Lanark County Hunger Stop Food Bank.

The routes highlight Carleton Place’s downtown, river views and nearby trail sections, giving runners a hometown course with a mix of streets and multi-use paths. Post-race plans are set for downtown, so there’s a natural place to linger after the finish.

For runners looking for a local race with a strong community footprint, this one lands squarely in the middle of town and makes the most of the area’s familiar roads and paths.

Start and finish are at Carleton Junction in downtown Carleton Place. The course uses a mix of historic downtown streets and recreational multi-use paths, with the half marathon extending to Appleton and back along a section of the Trans-Canada Trail.

Start times are staggered: 9:00 AM for the half marathon, 9:15 AM for the 10K and 9:30 AM for the 5K. The 5K allows strollers and baby joggers, with a back-of-pack start requested; backpack-style child carriers are not allowed.

• Three distances: half marathon, 10K and 5K.
• Staggered starts keep the field moving smoothly: half marathon at 9:00 AM, 10K at 9:15 AM and 5K at 9:30 AM.
• All distances are chip-timed.
• The half marathon reaches Appleton before returning to Carleton Place.
• Courses include historic downtown streets and recreational trail sections.
• Proceeds support the Lanark County Hunger Stop Food Bank.
• The race is centered at Carleton Junction in downtown Carleton Place.