Pelee Island Winery Half Marathon 2026
- Date Sat 30th May 2026
- Location Pelee Island, ON
- Price $261.58
- Races 1 race
- Distances Half Marathon
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Event summary
Get ready for an unforgettable experience at the Pelee Island Winery Half Marathon on Saturday, May 30, 2026! This annual event takes place on the stunning Pelee Island, located in Essex, Ontario, and is known as Canada’s southernmost half marathon. With a limited capacity of approximately 400 runners, participants will enjoy a picturesque course that winds around the pristine island, featuring a mix of pavement, gravel, and tar and chip surfaces. The event is well-supported with aid stations and port-a-johns available every 2 kilometers.
Runners will not only compete for glory but also receive a wine-inspired Recovery Shirt Long Sleeve Hoodie, a beautifully designed medal featuring the artwork of a Pelee Island Winery wine label, and a ticket to the best after-run party, complete with wine tasting! Make sure to plan your trip early, as accommodations can fill up quickly. Join friends and family for a weekend of fun, with pre-race dinners and parties, plus the option to purchase tickets for an extravagant post-race luncheon at the winery. Don’t miss out on this unique running experience – registration opens soon, and with its popularity, spots will likely sell out fast!
Runners will not only compete for glory but also receive a wine-inspired Recovery Shirt Long Sleeve Hoodie, a beautifully designed medal featuring the artwork of a Pelee Island Winery wine label, and a ticket to the best after-run party, complete with wine tasting! Make sure to plan your trip early, as accommodations can fill up quickly. Join friends and family for a weekend of fun, with pre-race dinners and parties, plus the option to purchase tickets for an extravagant post-race luncheon at the winery. Don’t miss out on this unique running experience – registration opens soon, and with its popularity, spots will likely sell out fast!
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Welcome to the twelfth running of the Pelee Island Winery Half Marathon. Canada’s most Southern Half-Marathon takes place on a remote Lake Erie Island, ending at Pelee Island Winery.
This very exclusive event is limited to approximately 400 participants, who will enjoy the beauty of running around this pristine island, with Aid Stations and Port-A-John approximately every 2km. The course is very well marked and managed, as well as timed, surfaced with a mixture of pavement, gravel, and tar and chip.
Registration includes a Wine-inspired Recovery Shirt Long Sleeve Hoodie, an award-winning medal, bib, and a ticket to the best After-Run Party in running with Wine Tasting.
For more pictures and feedback about the event go to our FACEBOOK page.
COVID has left the island with a significantly reduced inventory of rental cottages, BnBs, beds, and even camping spots. So now have an early boat leaving the Leamington mainland at 7:00 am the day of the race, so you can make the race! Special thanks to the Owen Sound Transportation company for their help and cooperation.
THE PELEE ISLAND WINERY HALF MARATHON TRADITION IS THAT THE SHIRT AND MEDAL ALWAYS HAVE THE ARTWORK OF THE LABEL OF A PELEE ISLAND WINERY WINE.
Bring your, friends, and family, to stay the night and enjoy the run in the morning. The night before there will be plenty of dinners and parties going on around the Island, of which you will be notified. You can also buy extra tickets for your guests to join you at the Winery for an extravagant luncheon starting between noon and 1 pm. Adults are $65 and Kids under 11 years of age are $55 each. THESE TICKETS ARE LIMITED SO BUY NOW, DO NOT WAIT, LUNCHEON TICKETS SELL OUT WHEN THE RACE SELLS OUT.Pelee Island Winery has a NO REFUND policy.
PLEASE NOTE THE RACE IN 2026 IS ON A SATURDAY. REGISTRATION IS IN CANADIAN FUNDS. SO A FAVOURABLE EXCHANGE RATE, FOR OUR U.S. PARTICIPANTS. THERE ARE APPROXIMATELY 440 RUNNERS ALLOWED IN THE RACE. SO BOOK NOW AS THE RACE SELLS OUT FAST!THERE IS A NO REFUND POLICY
Welcome to the twelfth running of the Pelee Island Winery Half Marathon. Canada’s most Southern Half-Marathon takes place on a remote Lake Erie Island, ending at Pelee Island Winery.
This very exclusive event is limited to approximately 400 participants, who will enjoy the beauty of running around this pristine island, with Aid Stations and Port-A-John approximately every 2km. The course is very well marked and managed, as well as timed, surfaced with a mixture of pavement, gravel, and tar and chip.
Registration includes a Wine-inspired Recovery Shirt Long Sleeve Hoodie, an award-winning medal, bib, and a ticket to the best After-Run Party in running with Wine Tasting.
For more pictures and feedback about the event go to our FACEBOOK page.
COVID has left the island with a significantly reduced inventory of rental cottages, BnBs, beds, and even camping spots. So now have an early boat leaving the Leamington mainland at 7:00 am the day of the race, so you can make the race! Special thanks to the Owen Sound Transportation company for their help and cooperation.
THE PELEE ISLAND WINERY HALF MARATHON TRADITION IS THAT THE SHIRT AND MEDAL ALWAYS HAVE THE ARTWORK OF THE LABEL OF A PELEE ISLAND WINERY WINE.
Bring your, friends, and family, to stay the night and enjoy the run in the morning. The night before there will be plenty of dinners and parties going on around the Island, of which you will be notified. You can also buy extra tickets for your guests to join you at the Winery for an extravagant luncheon starting between noon and 1 pm. Adults are $65 and Kids under 11 years of age are $55 each. THESE TICKETS ARE LIMITED SO BUY NOW, DO NOT WAIT, LUNCHEON TICKETS SELL OUT WHEN THE RACE SELLS OUT.Pelee Island Winery has a NO REFUND policy.
PLEASE NOTE THE RACE IN 2026 IS ON A SATURDAY. REGISTRATION IS IN CANADIAN FUNDS. SO A FAVOURABLE EXCHANGE RATE, FOR OUR U.S. PARTICIPANTS. THERE ARE APPROXIMATELY 440 RUNNERS ALLOWED IN THE RACE. SO BOOK NOW AS THE RACE SELLS OUT FAST!THERE IS A NO REFUND POLICY
Pelee Island Winery Half Marathon 2026