Running
Marathon
42 km
Start: 09:00 AM
Tobermory Trail Race — Run the Edge
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Trail in Canada, Tobermory
Distances
Running
Half Marathon
21.1 km
Start: 09:00 AM
Running
7K Trail Run
7 km
Start: 09:00 AM
69.00 EUR
Running
7K Trail Run
7 km
Running
Saturday 7K
7 km
Running
Flowerpot Island 5K
5 km
Start: Sep 13, 09:00 AM
102.00 EUR
Running
Sunday Flowerpot Island 5K
5 km
About
The Tobermory Trail Race Weekend features a trail marathon (42K), half marathon (21K) and 7K on the rugged Bruce Trail, plus a Flowerpot Island 5K with boat transport. Proceeds support the Tobermory Primary Place Child Care Centre.
Catering & aid stations
Aid stations offer water, sports drinks, bananas, oranges, and salty snacks. Port-a-potties available at intervals. Must bring your own drinking vessel (min. 125ml).
Pacers
Pacemakers will be present for the Marathon and Half Marathon Start Waves with target times per wave shown on the event schedule (Renntag). Pacers display race flag markers; follow the designated pacers for your wave and adhere to target times.
Results
View official resultsTypical weather in Tobermory
Monthly averages based on historical data (2000–present).
Jan-2°-7°
↑ 08:02
↓ 17:10
Feb-3°-8°
↑ 07:29
↓ 17:54
Mar0°-5°
↑ 07:39
↓ 19:33
Apr5°1°
↑ 06:41
↓ 20:12
May12°7°
↑ 05:57
↓ 20:49
Jun18°13°
↑ 05:40
↓ 21:15
Jul22°18°
↑ 05:55
↓ 21:11
Aug22°19°
↑ 06:29
↓ 20:34
Sep19°15°
↑ 07:06
↓ 19:38
Oct13°9°
↑ 07:43
↓ 18:42
Nov7°3°
↑ 07:25
↓ 16:58
Dec2°-2°
↑ 07:59
↓ 16:46
What's included in entry
- Race waiver & health form completed online
- Safety video watched prior to race kit pickup
- Race kit pickup at Tobermory Community Centre (Sat) or Blue Heron Dock (Sun)
- Water, sports drinks, bananas, oranges, salty snacks at aid stations
- Free parking pass for Legion Street Public Parking Lot (Sat)
- Boat transport to/from Flowerpot Island (Sun)
- Post-run breakfast at Tobermory Community Centre (Sat) / Blue Heron Dock (Sun)
Prices & signup
- 7K Trail Run69.00 EUR
- Flowerpot Island 5K102.00 EUR
FAQ
3. How much does it cost?
Pricing is listed in the online registration pages, prices will go up as deadlines come and go. 2023 pricing was kept the same as in 2020. If you’ve already registered, you will have been emailed a receipt from system@zone4.ca
4. Where do the proceeds of the event go?
Proceeds support the Tobermory Primary Place daycare and outdoor sport on the Bruce Peninsula via PASA.
5. Are there any refunds?
Please see this link
6. How can I watch the Flowerpot Island 5K Run?
Spectator passes are available for the Flowerpot Island 5K run. Spectator passes include a boat ride to and from the island, as well as breakfast back on the mainland at the Tobermory Community Centre.
7. Where can I pick up the Race Kit?
For Saturday’s events: 5:30am – 8:30am Race Kit Pick-Up (Tobermory Community Centre)For Sunday’s FPI5K: 5:30am-6:15am FPI5K Race-Kit Pick-Up & Spectator Check-In (at the Blue Heron Dock)
8. How is the trail marked? What will I encounter on the way?
The course is marked with a mix of:• Bruce Trail White Blazes (saturday races)• Florescent orange pin flags anywhere Bruce Trail markers are scarce or a trail intersection has happened• Arrows will be used to clarify some turnsThe scenery is beautiful but the trail is not without it challenges. The marathon & half marathon trail races have a very high level of difficulty, occasionally with extremely technical segments. See FPI5K & Trail Marathon pages for more information.
9. What facilities are there on the trail?
Aid stations – with water, electrolytes drink & first aid are available at ~10km to 12km intervals. Port-a-potties will be available at intervals.
10. How can I familiarize myself with the trail marathon & half marathon courses?
The Bruce Trail is a public hiking path and individuals can make use of it at anytime. The 1/2 marathon course generally runs from Cyprus Lake to Tobermory on the Bruce Trail. The Marathon is an out & back beginning in Tobermory, going to Cyprus Lake and then returning.
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PRE-EVENT INFORMATION
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Last updated: Jun 6, 2026, 12:29:36 AM
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