2026 RACE WEEKEND CHECKLIST - MARATHONERS

Written By Charlotte Southworth

Hello Muskoka Marathoners,

Muskoka Marathon weekend is almost here.

Please remember to check the weather forecast and plan accordingly.

Race kit pickup is at Stevens’ Your Independent Grocer in Bracebridge:

  • Friday, October 2: 3:00-8:30 p.m.

  • Saturday, October 3: 2:00-7:30 p.m.

  • We strongly recommend picking up your race kit Friday or Saturday.

MUSKOKA MARATHON SCHEDULE

  • The Muskoka Marathon is on Sunday, October 4th.

  • The marathon starts and finishes at Santa’s Village in Bracebridge.

  • The marathon starts at 7:30 am.

  • The marathon course closes at 12:30 p.m.

  • There are no corrals. Your chip time begins when you cross the start line.

  • Our registration tent at Santa’s Village opens at 6:00 a.m. on Sunday

  • If you need race-morning race kit pickup, please arrive before 6:30 am.

FULL MARATHONER’S SHUTTLE

  • Please use the complimentary shuttle from Stevens’ Your Independent Grocer.

  • Shuttles depart between 6:00 a.m. and 7:00 a.m. and return from Santa’s Village from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

  • We are incredibly grateful to Santa’s Village for hosting us and are working to ensure its parking lot is ready for its customers by 11:00 a.m. Thank you for your cooperation.

CUT OFF TIME

  • The Muskoka Marathon ends at 12:30 p.m.

  • Runners still on course must stop, move off the road, or accept transportation back to Santa’s Village.

  • They will receive a DNF.

OUR MUSKOKA RIVER COURSE

  • All roads on the course have a partial closure.

  • Please remain in the closed lane closest to the Muskoka River and follow all volunteer and traffic-control instructions at all times.

  • The other lane remains open to oncoming traffic.

  • Hydration stations are located every 2.5 km and have water, KronoLytes Fizz electrolyte tablets and toilets.

  • Littering, including gel wrappers, will result in disqualification. Please use aid-station bins or take your waste with you. Protecting the course protects future race permits.

SOLES4SOULS CANADA SHOE DRIVE

  • Please bring new or gently used shoes and sneakers to donate at the Muskoka Marathon. Your donation supports entrepreneurs in developing countries through Soles4Souls Canada’s 4Opportunity program.

Thank you for supporting Campfire Circle.

See you this weekend!

- The Muskoka Marathon Team

Charlotte Southworth
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