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Cape Breton Fiddlers Run Marathon

Sydney, NS
Sunday, October 18, 2026


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Course Description
The Cape Breton Fiddlers Marathon is located on the beautiful island of Cape Breton, along Sydney's waterfront. Known for its "Giant Fiddle", Sydney is full of vibrant, friendly runners who will welcome you with a smile. This flat, paved course runs along Sydney's downtown waterfront and serves as a Boston Marathon qualifying race.

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Race Information

Race Dates

2026: Sunday, October 18, 2026
2025: Sunday, October 19, 2025

Course Information

Profile: Rolling Hills
Type: Multiple Out and Backs
Surface: Road/Pavement

Boston Qualifier?: Yes
World Marathon Major Qualifier?: No

Race Day Weather

Mean Temp.: 45°F (7°C)
Average High: 52°F (11°C)
Average Low: 38° F (3°C)

PR Score & Course Score

PR Score: 97.81
Course Score: 98.12

Race Size

2025: No Results
2024: 64 Finishers
2023: 48 Finishers
2022: 21 Finishers
2021: No Results
2020: No Results

BQ Percentages

2025: N/A
2024: 12.5%
2023: 12.5%
2022: 14.3%
2021: N/A
2020: N/A

Miscellaneous Information

Pace Groups?: No




How does the Cape Breton Fiddlers Run Marathon Rank?

The Cape Breton Fiddlers Run Marathon was the 35th largest marathon in Canada in 2024. Last year's race was cancelled.

In 2024, 12.5% of finishers qualified for the Boston Marathon.

It ranks 11th in Canada in the percentage of finishers achieving Boston Marathon qualifying times in 2024.

Its Course Score of 98.12 ranks it as the 26th fastest marathon course in Canada and the 2nd fastest course in Nova Scotia.

The typical race time temperature and humidity levels are slightly above the ideal range for optimal marathon performance. This, coupled with the Course Score, gives the Cape Breton Fiddlers Run Marathon a PR Score of 97.81. This PR Score ranks it as the 25th fastest marathon in Canada and the 2nd fastest in Nova Scotia.

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Elevation Chart

Max Elevation: 83 feet (25m)
Min Elevation: 1 feet (0m)


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