Canada Half Marathon Calendar 2026–2027: Dates & Race Finder

ByJustin Evenden

Search popular half marathons across Canada, from major city weekends to established local races. Filter by month, province, course and race goal, then use the official link to confirm your place.

Looking beyond Canada? Return to the Half Marathon Finder or compare the USA, Europe and Mexico calendars.

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32 races Dates can change. Confirm plans with the organizer.

Oakville, ON, Canada

Oakville 21.1K

October 4, 2026
21.1 km Road

Best for: A Greater Toronto Area fall race

Official source

Date checked Oct 3, 2026

Québec City, QC, Canada

Québec City Marathon Half Marathon

October 4, 2026
21.1 km Road

Best for: Historic neighbourhoods and autumn scenery

Official source

Date checked Oct 3, 2026

Montréal, QC, Canada

Montréal Marathon Half Marathon

October 11, 2026
21.1 km Road

Best for: A major Montréal race with a city finish

Official source

Date checked Oct 3, 2026

Charlottetown, PE, Canada

PEI Half Marathon

October 18, 2026
21.1 km Road

Best for: Harbour views and an Atlantic Canada race trip

Official source

Date checked Oct 3, 2026

Toronto, ON, Canada

Toronto Waterfront Half Marathon

October 18, 2026
21.1 km Road

Best for: Big-city energy and fast road racing

Official source

Date checked Oct 3, 2026

Winnipeg, MB, Canada

WFPS Half Marathon

October 18, 2026
21.1 km Road

Best for: Winnipeg runners and a fall goal race

A well-established Winnipeg half marathon organized in support of local causes.

Official source

Date checked Oct 3, 2026

Niagara Falls, ON, Canada

Niagara Falls Half Marathon

October 25, 2026
21.1 km Road

Best for: A fall destination race near the falls

Official source

Date checked Oct 3, 2026

Hamilton, ON, Canada

Hamilton Road2Hope Half Marathon

November 1, 2026
21.1 km Road

Best for: A popular late-season Ontario race

Official source

Date checked Oct 3, 2026

Vancouver, BC, Canada

First Half Vancouver

February 7, 2027
21.1 km Road

Best for: A respected winter half around the seawall

Official source

Date checked Oct 3, 2026

Winnipeg, MB, Canada

Hypothermic Half Marathon Winnipeg

February 7, 2027
21.1 km Mixed

Best for: Winter runners looking for a challenge

A winter half marathon where conditions are part of the experience.

Official source

Date checked Oct 3, 2026

Burlington, ON, Canada

Chilly Half Marathon

February 28, 2027
21.1 km Road

Best for: An early-season Ontario tradition

Official source

Date checked Oct 3, 2026

Montréal, QC, Canada

21K de Montréal

April 18, 2027
21.1 km Road

Best for: A spring race on Montréal roads

Official source

Date checked Oct 3, 2026

View the full calendar table
DateRaceLocationCourseOfficial source
October 4, 2026Oakville 21.1KOakville, ON, CanadaRoadSource
October 4, 2026Québec City Marathon Half MarathonQuébec City, QC, CanadaRoadSource
October 11, 2026Montréal Marathon Half MarathonMontréal, QC, CanadaRoadSource
October 18, 2026PEI Half MarathonCharlottetown, PE, CanadaRoadSource
October 18, 2026Toronto Waterfront Half MarathonToronto, ON, CanadaRoadSource
October 18, 2026WFPS Half MarathonWinnipeg, MB, CanadaRoadSource
October 25, 2026Niagara Falls Half MarathonNiagara Falls, ON, CanadaRoadSource
November 1, 2026Hamilton Road2Hope Half MarathonHamilton, ON, CanadaRoadSource
February 7, 2027First Half VancouverVancouver, BC, CanadaRoadSource
February 7, 2027Hypothermic Half Marathon WinnipegWinnipeg, MB, CanadaMixedSource
February 28, 2027Chilly Half MarathonBurlington, ON, CanadaRoadSource
April 18, 202721K de MontréalMontréal, QC, CanadaRoadSource
April 25, 2027Mississauga Half MarathonMississauga, ON, CanadaRoadSource
May 2, 2027BMO Vancouver Marathon Half MarathonVancouver, BC, CanadaRoadSource
May 2, 2027Lévis Half MarathonLévis, QC, CanadaRoadSource
May 2, 2027Toronto Marathon Half MarathonToronto, ON, CanadaRoadSource
May 9, 2027Fredericton Marathon Half MarathonFredericton, NB, CanadaRoadSource
May 23, 2027Blue Nose Half MarathonHalifax, NS, CanadaRoadSource
May 30, 2027Calgary Half MarathonCalgary, AB, CanadaRoadSource
May 30, 2027Ottawa Half MarathonOttawa, ON, CanadaRoadSource
May 30, 2027Saskatchewan Marathon Half MarathonSaskatoon, SK, CanadaRoadSource
June 5, 2027Whistler Half MarathonWhistler, BC, CanadaRoadSource
June 20, 2027Manitoba Marathon Half MarathonWinnipeg, MB, CanadaRoadSource
June 27, 2027Vancouver Half MarathonVancouver, BC, CanadaRoadSource
August 15, 2027Edmonton Marathon Half MarathonEdmonton, AB, CanadaRoadSource
September 12, 2027Queen City Marathon Half MarathonRegina, SK, CanadaRoadSource
September 19, 2027Canada Army Run 21KOttawa, ON, CanadaRoadSource
October 10, 2027Royal Victoria Half MarathonVictoria, BC, CanadaRoadSource
October 10, 2027Valley Harvest Half MarathonWolfville, NS, CanadaRoadSource
Next date not announcedBanff Half MarathonBanff, AB, CanadaRoadSource
Next date not announcedKelowna Wine Country Half MarathonKelowna, BC, CanadaRoadSource
Next date not announcedWoody’s RV World Half MarathonRed Deer, AB, CanadaMixedSource

Popular Canadian half marathons to compare

The right race depends on what you want from the day. Ottawa, Toronto, Vancouver and Calgary offer the energy of a major race weekend. Victoria, Niagara Falls, Banff and Kelowna appeal to runners who want scenery and a short trip. WFPS, Saskatchewan, Edmonton and other strong regional races can make planning and training much simpler.

Spring races

Canada’s spring calendar includes 21K de Montréal, Mississauga, Toronto, Vancouver, Halifax, Calgary, Saskatoon and Ottawa. Train through winter with safe footing and flexible pace goals.

Summer and fall races

Winnipeg, Edmonton, Ottawa Army Run, Victoria, Toronto Waterfront, Niagara Falls and WFPS give runners later targets. Use the running outfit calculator when conditions are uncertain.

Plan your Canadian half marathon

Travel tip for Canadian races

Do not book a non-refundable hotel until the organizer confirms the date and you understand the entry rules. In a large race, a hotel near reliable transit can be more useful than one near the finish. For early spring and late fall events, also check cancellation terms in case weather affects your trip.

Canada half marathon FAQ

Which Canadian half marathons are good for a first race?

Look for clear logistics, a generous cutoff, strong course support and a date that leaves enough training time. Use the First half marathon filter, then verify the current cutoff on the organizer’s site.

Are all listed dates confirmed?

No. Confirmed editions show a full date. Established races without a published next date are marked “Next date not announced.” The first edition of this calendar was checked on October 3, 2026.

Training for 42.2 km instead? See the Marathon Finder and your existing Canada marathon resources.

I’m a runner, triathlete, dad and writer who wants to help runners make better decisions about their training and gear.

I started competing in Olympic-distance triathlons in 2013 and worked my way up to full-distance Ironman racing in 2017. Over the years, I’ve become especially interested in minimum effective training: how to train consistently, stay healthy and get to the start line prepared without adding unnecessary mileage.

My experience comes from years of running and triathlon training, experimenting with different approaches, and learning from coaches, experts and other endurance athletes. At RunningGearLab, I use that experience alongside careful research to help runners choose practical gear, understand their training and make decisions that fit their own goals.
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