The flat, out-and-back Boundary Bay Marathon course is on a gravel ocean side trail.
Typical cool race day weather and a very flat course can lead to PRs and Boston Qualifying times on this fast course if the gravel trail doesn't slow you down much.
The Boundary Bay Marathon was the 20th largest marathon in Canada last year and was the 23rd largest in 2022.
Last year 5.6% of finishers qualified for the Boston Marathon and 8.4% of runners qualified for Boston in 2022.
This gives the Boundary Bay Marathon the 31st highest percentage of Boston Marathon qualifiers in Canada last year and the 27th highest percentage in 2022.
Its Course Score of 99.66 ranks it as the 4th fastest marathon course in Canada and the 1st fastest course in British Columbia.
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 Boundary Bay Marathon a PR Score of 99.66. This PR Score ranks it as the 3rd fastest marathon in Canada and the 1st fastest in British Columbia.
Learn more about PR Scores and Course Scores on the FAQ page.
Boundary Bay Marathon Elevation Chart
Max Elevation: 29 feet (8m) Min Elevation: 8 feet (2m)
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