Race Around the Place

Race Around the Place is a community road race in Carleton Place, Ontario, offering 5K, 10K, and half marathon distances. The half marathon is 21.1K. All distances are chip-timed, providing accurate results for competitive runners and allowing casual participants to select a shorter morning run. The event is organized as a not-for-profit, with proceeds supporting the Lanark County Hunger Stop Food Bank. The routes incorporate Carleton Place’s historic downtown streets, riverfront paths, and recreational paths. The half marathon route extends to the hamlet of Appleton before returning to town via a segment of the Trans-Canada Trail. Local volunteers and community groups manage the event. Staggered starts are used, with the half marathon beginning first, followed by the 10K, and then the 5K.