Falling Water Trail Marathon
Falling Water Trail Marathon and Half Marathon 2026
The event takes place on the Beaver Valley section of the Bruce Trail, with start and finish at the Beaver Valley Ski Club in Eugenia, ON. The course follows mostly the main Bruce Trail with some crossover side trails; crossover trails use blue blazes and the remainder uses white blazes. The organizer will add orange flags and ribbons at key turns; runners must understand how to follow blazes.
Distances offered
- Full marathon on trail (approximately 42.2 km)
- Half marathon on trail (approximately 21 km)
- The Bruce Deuce: full and half across two days
The terrain is rocky, rooty and heavily undulating. The full marathon has about 1600 m of elevation gain and 1600 m of loss; the half marathon has close to 1000 m of elevation gain. There are steep climbs, many small rollers, waterfalls and scenic viewpoints. Aid stations are spaced farther apart due to limited access. Poles are permitted. The course is not a Boston qualifier.
Field size is limited to 100 participants per distance. The organizer donates CA$20 from each registration to the Beaver Valley Bruce Trail Club. Refund policy: 100% race credit up to 30 days before the event; no cancellations within 30 days. Bib transfers are allowed. The event is cup-less so runners need a collapsible cup or bottle. A race shirt will be provided; snacks will be available at the finish but no included meal. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.