Buttertart Trot 2025
Date
June 14, 2025
Location
Midland, Ontario
Events
The Buttertart Trot is an annual community event in Midland, Ontario, celebrating the area's charm and its famous butter tarts. Founded by the Parker family over a decade ago to promote wellness and outdoor activity, it has grown into an accredited race attracting over 750 runners worldwide with options ranging from a 1km Kids Fun Run to a half marathon.
The race begins at the historic Sainte-Marie among the Hurons site and offers scenic views along Georgian Bay. The enjoyable course includes butter tart stations en route, making it a unique and delicious experience that keeps participants coming back year after year.
The race begins at the historic Sainte-Marie among the Hurons site and offers scenic views along Georgian Bay. The enjoyable course includes butter tart stations en route, making it a unique and delicious experience that keeps participants coming back year after year.
Race Schedule
Please check the official website for up-to-date times and pricing
Buttertart Trot 2025 - Half Marathon Walkers
Half marathon walk division at the Buttertart Trot in Midland, ON, on a scenic, flat 21.1km course with butter tart stations; strollers permitted.
Road
Boston Qualifier
Buttertart Trot 2025 - Half Marathon Runners
Half marathon run at the Buttertart Trot in Midland, ON, offering a flat, scenic 21.1km course with butter tart stations; strollers allowed.
Road
Boston Qualifier
Buttertart Trot 2025 - 1km Kids Fun Run
A free, family-friendly 1km Kids Fun Run for ages 13 and under during the Buttertart Trot in Midland, ON, featuring a flat scenic course and butter tart stations.
Road
Boston Qualifier
Buttertart Trot 2025 - 10km Run
A flat, scenic 10km run at the Buttertart Trot in Midland, ON, featuring historic course views and butter tart stations; strollers allowed.
Road
Boston Qualifier
Buttertart Trot 2025 - 5km Run
The signature 5km run at Buttertart Trot through Midland, ON, on a flat, scenic route with butter tart stations; strollers welcome.
Road
Boston Qualifier
Course Details
- Flat, easy course suitable for all levels
- Mixed surfaces: historic site paths and Trans Canada Trail
- Start and finish at Sainte-Marie among the Hurons
- Runs along the Trans Canada Trail
- Butter tart stations on course for refreshments and treats
- Mixed surfaces: historic site paths and Trans Canada Trail
- Start and finish at Sainte-Marie among the Hurons
- Runs along the Trans Canada Trail
- Butter tart stations on course for refreshments and treats
Race Highlights
- Scenic route along Georgian Bay with historic Sainte-Marie among the Hurons start/finish
- Butter tart stations throughout the course
- Family-friendly with a Kids Fun Run
- Strollers allowed in all race events
- Over 750 runners from around the world
- Community spirit and wellness focus
- Butter tart stations throughout the course
- Family-friendly with a Kids Fun Run
- Strollers allowed in all race events
- Over 750 runners from around the world
- Community spirit and wellness focus
RACE DAY COUNTDOWN
175
Days
175
Hours
175
Minutes
Date
June 14, 2025
Season
Summer (June-August)
Location
Midland, Ontario
Avg Temp
Warm (20-30°C)
Avg Humidity
