Blue Mountain Half Marathon

Sunday, October 16th, 2011

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FAQ

  1. HOW LONG IS THE COURSE?

    13.1 miles, or 21.1 km. This is the standard length of a half marathon.

  2. ARE THERE A LOT OF HILLS?

    No, the route is fairly flat (as marathons go). There are moderate hills at Kilometers 4, 11 and 18. The trail portion of the race is along the Georgian Trail. This is a train track converted to a public trail some years ago. Train tracks are notoriously flat, and so is the Georgian Trail.

  3. ARE THE TRAILS DIFFICULT TO RUN ON?

    No, far from it.
    The trail portion of the race (about 6 1/2 km) is along the Georgian Trail. This is a train track converted to a public trail some years ago. The trail is flat and (for the most part) straight. The path is 8 to 10 ft wide crushed limestone. Visit http://www.trailsofgeorgianbay.com/collingwood-trails.html for more information.

    4.  WHAT ITEMS ARE NOT ALLOWED ON THE RACE COURSE

    The following items will NOT be allowed on the half or full marathon course: strollers, baby joggers, skateboards, rollerblades, unauthorized bicycles, any other wheeled device, animals, walking sticks/poles/canes.