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Blue Nose Marathon

Halifax, NS
Sunday, May 17, 2026


  5 Stars from 1 Reviews

Course Description

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Race Information

Race Dates

2026: Sunday, May 17, 2026
2025: Sunday, May 18, 2025

Course Information

Profile: Hilly
Type: Mostly Loop
Surface: Road/Pavement

Boston Qualifier?: Yes
World Marathon Major Qualifier?: Yes

Race Day Weather

Mean Temp.: 63°F (17°C)
Average High: 68°F (20°C)
Average Low: 58° F (14°C)




PR Score & Course Score

PR Score: 97.28
Course Score: 97.28

Race Size

2025: 344 Finishers
2024: 320 Finishers
2023: 278 Finishers
2022: 172 Finishers
2021: 223 Finishers
2020: No Results

BQ Percentages

2025: 6.4%
2024: 4.1%
2023: 5.8%
2022: 9.3%
2021: 15.3%
2020: N/A

Miscellaneous Information

Pace Groups?: No

2026 Race Day Weather Forecast


Race Day Temperatures

 High: 55°F  (13°C)
Low: 45°F  (7°C)

Race Start Conditions

 47°F  (8°C)

Partly Cloudy
W 11 mph 

PR Score
(Normal Score)

 99.47
(97.28)

Course Score

 100.00

The typical race time temperature and humidity levels are within the ideal range for optimal marathon performance.

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How does the Blue Nose Marathon Rank?

The Blue Nose Marathon was the 13th largest marathon in Canada last year and was the 19th largest in 2024.

Last year 6.4% of finishers qualified for the Boston Marathon and 4.1% of runners qualified for Boston in 2024.

This gives the Blue Nose Marathon the 18th highest percentage of Boston Marathon qualifiers in Canada last year and the 33rd highest percentage in 2024.

Its Course Score of 97.28 ranks it as the 28th fastest marathon course in Canada and the 4th fastest course in Nova Scotia.

The typical race time temperature and humidity levels are within the ideal range for optimal marathon performance. This, coupled with the Course Score, gives the Blue Nose Marathon a PR Score of 97.28. This PR Score ranks it as the 27th fastest marathon in Canada and the 3rd fastest in Nova Scotia.

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Elevation Chart

Max Elevation: 244 feet (74m)
Min Elevation: 3 feet (0m)


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Race Reviews


5.0
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Full Review:

This was a very fun run, through the major parks and attractions in Halifax/Dartmouth. I really enjoyed the community spirit, People on their front decks with their morning coffee cheering us on, some even provided runners refreshments and snacks. The thing I disliked the most is you go down a hill to climb a hill to finish.

Race Tips:

The number one thing I took back was PRACTICE RUNNING DOWNHILL!!!. Other than torching my quads, the punishment on my feet was aweful(two bruised toenails)

Travel/Logistics Tips:

Parking is generally well priced in Halifax, if you are coming from out of town I would suggest arriving Friday to soak up the festivities and staying downtown near the start and finish line
Reviewed by GR About 2015