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Montreal Marathon

Montreal, QC
Sunday, October 11, 2026


  5 Stars from 1 Reviews

Course Description

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Race Information

Race Dates

2026: Sunday, October 11, 2026
2025: Sunday, September 21, 2025

Course Information

Profile: Rolling Hills
Type: Point to Point
Surface: Road/Pavement

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

Race Day Weather

Mean Temp.: 55°F (12°C)
Average High: 65°F (18°C)
Average Low: 44° F (6°C)




PR Score & Course Score

PR Score: 97.55
Course Score: 98.23

Race Size

2025: No Results
2024: 3,729 Finishers
2023: 2,685 Finishers
2022: 1,793 Finishers
2021: No Results
2020: No Results

BQ Percentages

2025: N/A
2024: 2.8%
2023: 5.2%
2022: 6%
2021: N/A
2020: N/A

Miscellaneous Information

Pace Groups?: Yes

Weather Averages for Last 2 Years


Race Day Temperatures

High: 71°F  (22°C)
Low: 49°F  (9°C)

Race Start Conditions

50°F  (10°C)
Humidity: 81%

Partially cloudy
N 4 mph

PR Score

97.38

Course Score

98.35






Montreal Marathon Rankings, Course Speed & Boston Qualifier Statistics

The Montreal Marathon was the 4th largest marathon in Canada in 2024 based on the number of finishers. The 2025 marathon ranking is not available because the race was cancelled. Race size gives runners useful context when comparing marathon events, including expected field size, crowd support, and overall race atmosphere.

In 2024, 2.8% of Montreal Marathon finishers achieved Boston Marathon qualifying times.

Based on its percentage of Boston Qualifiers (BQs), the Montreal Marathon ranked 36th among marathons in Canada in 2024. In Quebec, it ranked 5th in 2024.

The Montreal Marathon has a Course Score of 98.23, ranking it as the 25th fastest marathon course in Canada and the 4th fastest marathon course in Quebec.

Typical race-time temperature and humidity levels are slightly above the ideal range for optimal marathon performance. Combined with the course profile, this gives the Montreal Marathon a PR Score of 97.55. The PR Score ranks the Montreal Marathon as the 26th best marathon in Canada for running a Personal Record (PR) and the 4th best marathon for a PR in Quebec.

Together, these rankings provide a quick snapshot of how the Montreal Marathon compares with other marathons in Canada and Quebec for speed, PR potential, Boston Marathon qualifying success, and overall participation.

Montreal Marathon Marathon Rankings Summary
Course Speed25th fastest marathon course in Canada
Ranked 4th fastest marathon course in Quebec
Top 81% Nationally#4 of 5 in Quebec
PR Potential26th best marathon for a Personal Record in Canada
Ranked 4th best marathon for a PR in Quebec
Top 84% Nationally#4 of 5 in Quebec

Learn more about PR Scores and Course Scores on the FAQ page.



Elevation Chart


Max Elevation: 257 feet (78m)
Min Elevation: 48 feet (14m)

Elevation Gain: 650 feet (198m)
Elevation Loss: 526 feet (160m)


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Course updated 06/14/2026




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Race Reviews


5.0
Based on 1 reviews
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Great organization and Cheers

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Maybe it's because it is at home but I loved this Marathon! Nice tracking app and organization overall, awesome cheers thru the race! It's my second time doing it and overall I have more + than - to say. It is a bit hilly and mostly long hills the second from 26K to 32K is prob the worst portion imo otherwise if you do prepare a bit for the hills they are not hard to get thru the Xact bar are the providers on site thru the race you will acces to their bars and electrolytes. Plenty of water stations. 19000 at the starting lines this year :) great weather! Not the most scenic but I think the vibes of the city during the race make up to it- be prepared to wait to the end and have a decent busy walk back to the subway stations. I do recommend you use subway to arrived at live. Hope this helps! I PR with 4:53 average pace thru the race even splits every km end up more with a 42.7Km with my GPS.
Reviewed by CAC About 2025