Oakville 21.1 is a lakeshore race in Oakville, Ontario, featuring a half marathon, 10k, and 5k. The half marathon is the 21.1-kilometer distance indicated in the event name. The shorter races are designed as walk/run options, suitable for participants aiming for a personal best and families seeking a shorter activity.
The route follows the Lake Ontario shoreline, with Shell Park and Lakeshore Road West designated as event areas. The course is characterized as fast and flat, ideal for personal-best attempts. It winds through Oakville neighborhoods instead of remaining on a single closed circuit. The event benefits OTMH's Cardiology Department, establishing a local hospital link beyond the finish line.