Halifax, NS
Sunday, May 23, 2027
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Race Dates
2027: Sunday, May 23, 2027Course Information
Profile: HillyRace Day Weather
Mean Temp.: 63°F (17°C)PR Score & Course Score
PR Score: 97.28Race Size
2026: 455 FinishersBQ Percentages
2026: 3.7%Miscellaneous Information
Pace Groups?: No
Race Day Temperatures |
High: 60°F (16°C) |
Race Start Conditions |
49°F (9°C) |
PR Score |
96.96 |
Course Score |
97.28 |
The Blue Nose Marathon was the 16th largest marathon in Canada in 2025 based on the number of finishers. In 2024, it ranked as the 18th largest marathon in Canada.
In 2026, 3.7% of Blue Nose Marathon finishers have achieved Boston Marathon qualifying times. In 2025, 6.4% of finishers qualified for the Boston Marathon.
Based on its percentage of Boston Qualifiers (BQs), the Blue Nose Marathon ranked 20th among marathons in Canada in 2025 and currently ranks 12th so far in 2026. In Nova Scotia, it ranked 2nd in 2025 and 2nd so far in 2026. These rankings provide a useful benchmark for comparing the Blue Nose Marathon with other Boston Marathon qualifying races.
The Blue Nose Marathon has a Course Score of 97.28, ranking it as the 29th fastest marathon course in Canada and the 4th fastest marathon course in Nova Scotia.
Typical race-time temperature and humidity levels are within the ideal range for optimal marathon performance. Combined with the course profile, this gives the Blue Nose Marathon a PR Score of 97.28. The PR Score ranks the Blue Nose Marathon as the 28th best marathon in Canada for running a Personal Record (PR) and the 3rd best marathon for a PR in Nova Scotia.
Together, these rankings provide a quick snapshot of how the Blue Nose Marathon compares with other marathons in Canada and Nova Scotia for speed, PR potential, Boston Marathon qualifying success, and overall participation.
Max Elevation: 244 feet (74m)
Min Elevation: 3 feet (0m)
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