October 7, 2026
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Brandon Graham of Kincardine ran across the finish line first in the inaugural Lighthouse-to-Lighthouse Half Marathon event, that started in Point Clark and finished in Kincardine, Sunday morning, with a time of one hour and 19 minutes.
But the real winner was the Kincardine and Community Health Care Foundation and its capital campaign for the redevelopment of the Kincardine Hospital and Bruce County's first Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) machine.
The half marathon and five-kilometre race (held in Kincardine) raised $93,000 for the cause.
The sold-out event welcomed 500 registered runners from across Ontario, with almost 300 of those making the run from the Point Clark Lighthouse to the Kincardine Lighthouse.
While the day started out rainy and cold, the weather quickly improved bringing sunshine and warmer temperatures.
The runners in the inaugural Lighthouse-to-Lighthouse Half Marathon leave the starting line at the Point Clark Lighthouse, Sunday morning
Race director Sarah Foster praised the energy on the course and the teamwork behind the scenes.
“Race day was magic," she said. "There were rainbows over the starting lines and cheering crowds along the routes and at the finish line. You could feel the pride in this community.
"Nearly 100 volunteers made this event possible, and our municipal partners in Kincardine and Huron-Kinloss were phenomenal — their staff went above and beyond to ensure a safe, seamless race.”
The inaugural Fund-raising Cup was awarded to Gurbin’s Gang, led by team captain Dr. Jason Murray, for raising $26,200.
“Gurbin’s Gang ran with heart — for our hospital, for our neighbours, and in honour of the legacy of care provided by Dr. Gary Gurbin that inspired us," said Murray. "We’re proud of what we accomplished together and proud to support the future of local health care.”
Foundation president Becky Fair said the event marks a new chapter in local health-care fund-raising.
“This race was created by the foundation, for our community, and the response has been extraordinary," she said. "Every runner, volunteer, sponsor, and supporter helped move us closer to bringing modern, accessible care to families across Bruce County. We are deeply grateful.”
The foundation also recognizes the generosity of its inaugural race sponsors: Bruce Power, MNP, Mr. Appliance, MacGregor and MacGregor, CIBC, Ross Young Bus Lines, Armow Wind, McCallum Sather, John and Jane Downs, Miller Insurance Brokers Inc., and a community grant from the Municipality of Kincardine.
“These sponsors didn’t just support a race — they supported the future of local health care,” said Fair.
RACE RESULTS
Half Marathon — Top three finishers:
Brandon Graham (male), Abby Pawson (female)
Aaron Reid (male), Denise Brady (female)
Darren Newman (male), Jacqueline Baker (female)
5K — Top three finishers:
Brett Helin (male), Eve Snobelen (female)
Tanner Robinson (male), Holly Fisher (female)
Colden Dalton (male), Erin Gordin (female)
The foundation looks forward to welcoming runners, volunteers, and supporters back in 2027.
Written ByLiz Dadson is the founder and editor of the Kincardine Record and has been in the news business since 1986.
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