1/2 & Full Marathon & 10K
Start Time
The Marathon and Half-Marathon will start at 8:00am. 10K races will start at 8:10am.
The starting line is located on Red River Road at the pedestrian crosswalk between Court St. & Cumberland St.
Course information
The 13.1 mile course blends points of interest within the City of Thunder Bay with the natural beauty of Lake Superior. The course combines urban, park, and residential settings into a unique experience for the race participants – along with many opportunities for spectators to see their favorite athletes.
The race will start and finish at the intersection of Red River Road and Cumberland Street.
The course section around Boulevard Lake Park and Centennial Park includes tranquil forested areas, beautiful lake views, and terrain to challenge all levels of participants. Runners will also be treated to a spectacular view of the Sleeping Giant on their sprint to the finish.
Marathon participants will circle the route twice and half-marathoners once.
10K participants will run a shorter version of the same course looping back half way down Lyon Blvd. The 10K course turns right at Park Avenue (does not go down Water Street to 11th Avenue) on the home stretch to the finish.
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Time Limit
All marathon participants must be able to finish the event in six hours. The city permits issued to the Thunder Bay Marathon-Miles with the Giant do not allow the roads to remain closed beyond this time limit - participants must cross the finish line by 2:00pm in order to be considered “official finishers”. This means maintaining an average pace of 13:44 minute per mile. The race course will be opened to traffic on a rolling schedule as participants make their way to the finish. In order to ensure safety, participants who reach the 35 km mark after 1:00pm will be required to withdraw.
Race Kit Pick Up
Participants must pick up their race kit prior to 6:00pm Saturday, September 17th.
Sweat Check
Sweat Check is provided free to all runners - your bib number will be used to identify your belongings and must be shown to pick up items.
Lost & Found
Lost & Found will be located withSweat Check.
Fluid Stations
On race day, participants will find water and E-load electrolyte drink along the course at 4 kilometre intervals. Each fluid station is operated by a group of enthusiastic corporate volunteers. SASI Spring Water will be served during the race. GU gels will be available for marathon participants on the second lap at fluid station # 3. Please throw empty cups to the side of the road to avoid creating an obstacle on the course. If you wish to stop to walk, please move to the side of the road before doing so.
Sports gels will be GU in assorted flavours.
Sports drink will be E-load lemon-lime.
Distance Markers
Distances will be marked in kilometres.
Medical Aid Stations supported by St John Ambulance
Medical aid stations are located with each fluid station along the course and at the finish line. The Ontario Physiotherapy Association will also be on hand to provide services after the race.
