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Saturday, October 31st, 2026
680 Van Wagner's Beach Rd., Hamilton ON
Half · 5K · Marathon · 10K
43–55°F · some rain risk
See last 10 years
On this date: rain 2 of the last 10 years
2025
43–52°F
dry
2024
63–73°F
dry
2023
32–44°F
dry
2022
42–64°F
dry
2021
49–60°F
dry
2020
27–44°F
dry
2019
44–55°F
rain
2018
44–60°F
rain
2017
39–48°F
dry
2016
41–48°F
dry
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About this race
Registration
REGISTRATION FOR 2026 NOW OPEN!
Event Date
Join us October 31st & November 1st 2025
Welcome Back
- Event Host: The Hamilton Marathon would like to welcome you back once again to our event taking place the first weekend of November.
- Thank You: To all returning participants, thank you for trusting in us once again to bring you a glorious race experience!
- New Participants: To those new to us, we are so excited to meet you!
- Weekend Highlights: We hope to bring you a weekend of fun and help you meet your goals.
Race Overview
- Scenic Course: The Hamilton Marathon Road2Hope offers a 2 loop course along Hamilton's Beautiful Waterfront.
- Full Race Weekend: Featuring a kids 1km fun run, a 5km and 10km Family Walk/Run, as well as a fully certified Half and Full Marathon.
- Hammer Challenge: Back by popular demand will also be our Hammer Challenge - 3 Races one weekend!
- Ultimate Challenge: Why not take on the ultimate Challenge this year?
Family Fun
Join us for a weekend of fun for the whole family!
Race Link
For more information and to register, visit the race page.
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