What it is

A road-race weekend based at the Prince Edward Community Centre in Picton, in its 23rd year in 2026.

Four events: a full marathon, a half, a two-to-five-person relay and a 5K fun run.

The full marathon is a certified Boston Qualifier, which is why it draws serious runners from well outside the County.

Expect road disruption across Wellington, West Lake and Picton on the Sunday morning. If you are touring wineries that day, start late or start east.
The half, the full and the relay were sold out for 2026 by late September. The 5K and the kids' 1K were still open.
It is a busy Sunday in the County. The Chamber Music Festival plays its closing concert in Picton the same day, and Trail Estate runs a public picking day out in Hillier.

Distances, start lines, fees and sell-outs from the organiser's Race Roster entry.

When	Race day Sunday 4 October 2026, gun at 8am. Race kit pick-up Saturday 3 October, 10am to 5pm.
Usually	The first Sunday in October, with an expo the day before
Where	The full marathon and the relay start at the Lehigh Centre in Wellington. The half starts at Sandbanks Community Church, at County Road 12 and 18. All of them finish at the Crystal Palace, 375 Main Street, Picton.
Cost	5K $72.38, kids 1K $34.62, virtual half $104.75, virtual full $115.54. The half, the full and the relay had all sold out for 2026 by late September.
Organiser	The County Marathon

Organiser's site ↗

Checked 28 September 2026. Dates and prices change. Confirm with the organiser.

On around the same time