Canada 路 Road marathon 路 42.195 km
Hamilton Marathon Road2Hope
Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
Hamilton's Road2Hope Marathon takes two laps along the waterfront from Confederation Park, with the start and finish in the same place. The current paved course is flat, certified and supported by aid stations and pacers. Two laps also mean a second look at anything missed while adjusting the watch. The full marathon runs on Sunday, with general entry through the organiser. Use the current waterfront map when planning: older point-to-point routes describe a different version of this race.
AthRecs race guide 路 Updated
Upcoming dates
Planning your race weekend? These are the announced dates through 2027. Follow the organiser鈥檚 link for the latest date and race-day details. All dates and start times are local.
At a glance
- City / location
- Hamilton
- Province
- Ontario
- Distance
- 42.195 kilometres / 26.2 miles
- Surface
- Paved waterfront route
- Course profile
- Flat.
- Approximate field
- About 700Finishers 路 2025
Counted 693 ranked full-marathon results with finish times.
How to enter Hamilton Marathon Road2Hope
These are the organiser鈥檚 entry routes. Check the linked page for the edition, opening dates, eligibility, fees and current availability.
General entry
Enter through the organiser's registration link; check the current edition and availability.
Official entry informationRoute and course
Two loops along Hamilton's waterfront, starting and finishing at Confederation Park.
Race-day planning
Check which edition each detail applies to before making your plans. Follow the linked instructions for the latest arrangements.
- 2026 start
- 8:00 am. 2026 start information
- 2026 time limit
- 6 hours 30 minutes for an official finish time. 2026 time limit information
Past races and results
Official results archiveOpen the organiser鈥檚 results to find a runner, club or published category standing. At festivals with several distances, select the marathon results.
2025 Hamilton Marathon Road2Hope
Full 2025 resultsThe full-marathon results include 693 ranked finishers. The table publishes overall, age-division and non-binary placings; summaries below follow its division rankings.
Men
Danny Morin won in 2:25:20 gun time.
View result detailsWomen
Abbey Iannone won in 2:54:32 gun time.
View result detailsM40-44
Danny Morin: first in the published division, 2:25:20 chip time.
View result detailsM35-39
Sam Hunt: first in the published division, 2:26:56 chip time.
View result detailsM30-34
Lucas Salazer: first in the published division, 2:38:35 chip time.
View result detailsM25-29
Evan Saunders: first in the published division, 2:44:14 chip time.
View result detailsM20-24
Liam McDonald: first in the published division, 2:49:26 chip time.
View result detailsM45-49
Darrell Dunn: first in the published division, 2:53:27 chip time.
View result detailsF20-24
Abbey Iannone: first in the published division, 2:54:32 chip time.
View result detailsM50-54
Gang Li: first in the published division, 2:54:56 chip time.
View result detailsF25-29
Kylie Sullivan: first in the published division, 2:59:49 chip time.
View result detailsM55-59
Allen Alexander: first in the published division, 3:05:19 chip time.
View result detailsF35-39
Alyssa Culp: first in the published division, 3:05:57 chip time.
View result detailsF30-34
Erin Merkley: first in the published division, 3:06:18 chip time.
View result detailsF40-44
Jodi Clatworthy: first in the published division, 3:06:21 chip time.
View result detailsM60-64
Lonnie Matsuno: first in the published division, 3:08:37 chip time.
View result detailsF60-64
Robin Todd: first in the published division, 3:13:57 chip time.
View result detailsF45-49
Julie Ratelle: first in the published division, 3:14:33 chip time.
View result detailsM65-69
Ren茅 Rancourt: first in the published division, 3:15:34 chip time.
View result detailsF50-54
Catherine Cossette: first in the published division, 3:22:33 chip time.
View result detailsM-19
Andrew Gittens: first in the published division, 3:28:54 chip time.
View result detailsF-19
Hannah Orchard: first in the published division, 3:33:40 chip time.
View result detailsF55-59
Hilda DenBoer: first in the published division, 3:33:59 chip time.
View result detailsM70-74
Al Milloy: first in the published division, 3:53:44 chip time.
View result detailsNon-binary
John Melanson: first in the published division, 4:11:33 chip time.
View result detailsM75-79
Benoit Rancourt: first in the published division, 4:15:39 chip time.
View result detailsF65-69
Janice Manning: first in the published division, 4:17:49 chip time.
View result detailsRace news, photos and video
- photos2025 race photographs
Common questions
When is Hamilton Marathon Road2Hope?
Confirmed upcoming dates: 1 Nov 2026. Dates are local to the race.
How do I enter Hamilton Marathon Road2Hope?
General entry: Enter through the organiser's registration link; check the current edition and availability.
Where is Hamilton Marathon Road2Hope and how far is it?
Hamilton Marathon Road2Hope takes place in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada. This guide covers the 42.195 km full marathon (26.2 miles). Surface: Paved waterfront route
What is the Hamilton Marathon Road2Hope course like?
Two loops along Hamilton's waterfront, starting and finishing at Confederation Park. Flat.
How big is the field at Hamilton Marathon Road2Hope?
The approximate field is About 700, based on Finishers for 2025. Counted 693 ranked full-marathon results with finish times. Entrants, starters and finishers are different measures.
Where can I find past Hamilton Marathon Road2Hope results?
The past races and results section links to the organiser鈥檚 results. Select the distance and edition for participant searches and published category standings.
Sources and race information
AthRecs is independent of the race organiser. This guide brings together the linked race information, results and reports. Source review: . Historical details are labelled by edition; current entry availability and final instructions remain with the organiser.
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