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Things are going to be a bit "GU-ey" at the GMS Queen City Marathon this year. Tri-Berry flavour GU Energy Gels will be available at select aid station locations on our 42.2K full marathon course. Exact locations/KM marks will be announced closer to race day. Should you wish to partake of these energy gels on our course, we recommend that you start right away to train with this brand…

Free Canada Capes for the First 1,000 Kids! In honour of Canada's 150th birthday, we're excited to announce that we are adding to our McDonald's Mini Marathon swag this year! The first 1,000 kids registered in the McDonald's Mini Marathon event - held on Saturday, September 9th - will each receive a Canada Flag Cape on race weekend! CLICK HERE to learn more about the McDonald's…

Summer has officially arrived, which means you're just a couple of months away from the GMS Queen City Marathon. To keep up your training routine, you'll need to get out there and get running often, which can be a challenge this time of year. The sun and heat of summer can really take a toll on you if you aren't careful, so follow these tips to stay safe while you train: CLICK HERE…

As part of the GMS Queen City Marathon's Canada 150 program, we will be sharing up to 150 FREE REGISTRATIONS in our Saturday, September 9th events, which include our McDonald's Mini Marathon (ages 3-14) and our Campbell & Haliburton Insurance Famiy 5K (all ages). These registrations will be provided to local charities and community organizations to help children and families who might…

Want to run this year's GMS Queen City Marathon for FREE? Sign up to promote our event and, until July 1st, you can earn 10% on all new registrations that use your promoter's code. Recruit 10 friends to register and run with you and you will have earned back your 2017 registration fee! Get started today! To learn more and sign up as a promoter, CLICK HERE.