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Barrington, NS
Sunday, July 19, 2026
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2027: TBDCourse Information
Profile: Mostly FlatRace Day Weather
Mean Temp.: 52°F (11°C)PR Score & Course Score
PR Score: 96.59Race Size
2026: 130 FinishersBQ Percentages
2026: 15.4%Miscellaneous Information
Pace Groups?: No
The Nova Scotia Marathon was the 24th largest marathon in Canada in 2025 based on the number of finishers. In 2024, it ranked as the 32nd largest marathon in Canada.
In 2026, 15.4% of Nova Scotia Marathon finishers have achieved Boston Marathon qualifying times. In 2025, 10.6% of finishers qualified for the Boston Marathon.
Based on its percentage of Boston Qualifiers (BQs), the Nova Scotia Marathon ranked 8th among marathons in Canada in 2025 and currently ranks 2nd so far in 2026. In Nova Scotia, it ranked 1st in 2025 and 1st so far in 2026. These rankings provide a useful benchmark for comparing the Nova Scotia Marathon with other Boston Marathon qualifying races.
The Nova Scotia Marathon has a Course Score of 98.68, ranking it as the 19th fastest marathon course in Canada and the 1st fastest marathon course in Nova Scotia.
Typical race-time temperature and humidity levels are above the ideal range for optimal marathon performance. Combined with the course profile, this gives the Nova Scotia Marathon a PR Score of 96.59. The PR Score ranks the Nova Scotia Marathon as the 29th best marathon in Canada for running a Personal Record (PR) and the 4th best marathon for a PR in Nova Scotia.
Together, these rankings provide a quick snapshot of how the Nova Scotia Marathon compares with other marathons in Canada and Nova Scotia for speed, PR potential, Boston Marathon qualifying success, and overall participation.
Max Elevation: 66 feet (20m)
Min Elevation: 3 feet (0m)
Course updated 07/23/2026
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