2026 Hamilton Marathon Road2Hope

The Hamilton Marathon Road2Hope is an annual race weekend in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada, held on the last weekend of October. It features a full marathon and half marathon, alongside 10K and 5K races and a kids race, catering to experienced marathoners, casual runners, families, and first-time racers. The marathon is scheduled for Saturday morning, and the half marathon for Sunday morning, allowing each headline race its own day. While specific route details are not provided, the race's focus on local charity fundraising is evident. Participants can raise funds for organizations such as CityKidz, Hamilton General Hospital, Hamilton Health Sciences Foundation, McMaster Children's Hospital, YWCA Hamilton, the Canadian Cancer Society, Hamilton Literacy Council, and various youth, health, and community groups.