Pelee Island Winery Half Marathon 2024

Welcome to the Tenth running of the Pelee Island Winery Half Marathon. Canada’s most Southern Half-Marathon takes place on a remote Lake Erie Island, ending in a Winery. This very exclusive event is limited to approximately 400 participants, who will enjoy the beauty of running around this pristine island, with Aid Stations and Port-A-John approximately every 2K. The course is very well marked and managed, as well as timed, surfaced with a mixture of pavement, gravel, and tar and chip. Registration includes a great Wine-inspired Recovery Shirt Long Sleeve Hoodie with thumb holes, an award-winning medal, bib, and a ticket to the best After-Run Party in running with Wine Tasting. For more pictures and feedback about the event go to our FACEBOOK page. COVID has left the island with a significantly reduced inventory of rental cottages, BnBs, beds, and even camping spots. So now have an early boat leaving the Leamington mainland at 7:00 am the day of the race, so you can make the race! Special thanks to the Owen Sound Transportation company for their help and cooperation.

The Shirt

Back by popular demand in our 10th running is our legendary Recovery Hoodie with thumb holes. This lightweight, perfect-for-after-run wear, long-sleeve hoodie is unisex sizing only.

Race Kit Pick Up

Race Kit Pick Up is inside the Pelee Island Winery. Make your way over to the Winery to pick up your bib and sample some great wines! RKPU is Friday from 11:00 am till the last boat at 8:00 pm. On Race Day morning we open at 7:00 am and get there early before the same day boat rush that lands at 8:20 am.

Finish Line Luncheon Detail

The Greatest Race After Party in Running TICKETS MUST HAVE BEEN PURCHASED AHEAD OF TIME TO ATTEND THE LUNCHEON. EACH RUNNER HAS A TICKET TO THIS LUNCHEON INCLUDED IN THEIR REGISTRATION. THERE ARE A LIMITED AMOUNT OF TICKETS TO THE LUNCHEON AVAILABLE. Starting shortly after 12:30 pm just outside of the Finish Line in the Pelee Island Winery Pavilion.

All about Pelee Island Winery

This event would never happen without the support and commitment to excellence from our naming sponsor the Pelee Island Winery. History is predominant when one speaks of Pelee Island Winery and the vineyards on the island. The tradition of winning awards for its wines, on both a national and international level, continues since receiving a medal in 1878 in Paris. The first estate winery in Canada, Vin Villa was founded in the 1860’s and can still be seen on the island today. Vineyards on Pelee Island enjoy more heat units than Bordeaux, France due to the tempering effect of the lake that surrounds it. The extended growing season of Canada’s most southern inhabited island allows our grapes to reach their full potential and maturity. All these factors of sun, soil, climate and southern latitude sum up to help create an internationally recognized viticultural region. Since 1982, the production facilities have been located on the mainland in Kingsville. Visitors are invited to visit our extensive retail store and take a comprehensive tour of the winemaking establishment. On the island we offer an equally exciting experience, where one can also take a tour, taste our wines in the vineyard and enjoy a barbecued lunch in the wine garden at our wine pavilion overlooking Lake Erie. For more information: www.peleeisland.com