Canada · Road running
Canada road half marathons
Canada’s road half marathons offer waterfront kilometres, city landmarks and a useful choice of seasons. Compare races by province, from Vancouver and Victoria to Toronto and Ottawa, with dates, entry methods, courses and results. The distance is always 21.0975 km. How often you stop admiring the view to check your pace is rather more personal.
4 race guides · 21.0975 km / 13.1 miles · Dates through 2027
Upcoming half marathon dates
Find road half marathons taking place between now and the end of 2027. Compare the location and approximate field, then open a race guide for entry options, course maps and previous results. Runner numbers refer to the year shown; Unknown means a reliable estimate is not available.
| Date | Half marathon | City / location | Province | Approximate field |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toronto Waterfront Half Marathon | Toronto | Ontario | Unknown | |
| BMO Vancouver Half Marathon | Vancouver | British Columbia | Unknown | |
| Ottawa Half Marathon | Ottawa | Ontario | Unknown |
Race dates TBC (1)
- Royal Victoria Half Marathon · Victoria, British Columbia — TBC — awaiting confirmation
Choosing a road half marathon in Canada
Compare the route, entry requirements and recent field before choosing your 13.1 miles. Use the location directory below to narrow the journey, then open a race guide for the organiser’s course map and race-day instructions.
Browse by province
Find a race in your area, or compare the options for a trip. Routes may cross regional boundaries.
Explore the races
Vancouver, British Columbia
BMO Vancouver Half Marathon
A point-to-point half-marathon course starting at Queen Elizabeth Park. Follow the organiser’s half-marathon map for the route and finish details.
Course: Point to point
Entry routes: Direct entry
BMO Vancouver Half Marathon guideOttawa, Ontario
Ottawa Half Marathon
The organiser describes a fast, relatively flat road course through Ottawa’s neighbourhoods and past historic landmarks. The interactive map separates the weekend’s different races.
Course: Relatively flat
Entry routes: Direct entry
Ottawa Half Marathon guideToronto, Ontario
Toronto Waterfront Half Marathon
A road half marathon in Toronto, with the published start on Yonge Street north of Gerrard. Select the half-marathon map on the organiser’s event-information page.
Course: City road course
Entry routes: Direct entry
Toronto Waterfront Half Marathon guideVictoria, British Columbia
Royal Victoria Half Marathon
A certified downtown and waterfront loop through Fairfield, finishing in front of the BC Legislative Buildings.
Course: Relatively flat
Entry routes: Direct entry
Royal Victoria Half Marathon guideCommon questions
Which road half marathons are included in this Canada guide?
This AthRecs guide includes 4 road half marathons in Canada, including BMO Vancouver Half Marathon, Ottawa Half Marathon, Toronto Waterfront Half Marathon, Royal Victoria Half Marathon. Open a race guide for its course, entry options, dates and previous results.
When are the next road half marathons in Canada?
The next confirmed dates in this guide are Toronto Waterfront Half Marathon on 18 Oct 2026; BMO Vancouver Half Marathon on 2 May 2027; Ottawa Half Marathon on 30 May 2027. All dates are local to the race.
How do I enter a road half marathon in Canada?
Open an individual race guide to compare its entry methods and eligibility rules. Follow the official entry links for registration windows, qualifying requirements, fees and available places.
How can I compare road half marathon courses in Canada?
Use the course summaries to compare terrain, surface and start-to-finish arrangements, then open the individual guide for official maps. A net-downhill course is not necessarily flat, and a road race may include paved paths or a track finish. Check the receiving event’s rules if you need a qualifying time.
Are the approximate fields the number of people who entered?
Each figure states its basis and year. Entrants, starters and finishers are different counts; a previous finishing field is a guide to scale, not an entry total or a guaranteed future field. Figures are approximate, and Unknown means a reliable estimate is not available. They are not multi-year averages unless explicitly described that way.
Where can I find past race and category results?
Each race guide links to the organiser’s results. Choose the correct distance and edition to find a runner or published category standings.