What is the course like for Nova Scotia Marathon?

Mostly Flat course on Road/Pavement. See the elevation chart on this page for details.

Is Nova Scotia Marathon USATF certified?

Yes this race is listed as certified.

What are typical race-day temperatures for Nova Scotia Marathon?

Average ~52F (high 69F / low 54F).

Can I generate a pace band for Nova Scotia Marathon?

Yes use the Pace Band button on this page to create a course-specific pace band.

Nova Scotia Marathon | Race Info, Course, Elevation & Pace Band

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Race Information

Race Dates

2026: Sunday, July 19, 2026
2025: Sunday, July 20, 2025

Course Information

Profile: Mostly Flat
Type: Mostly Loop
Surface: Road/Pavement

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

Race Day Weather

Mean Temp.: 52°F (11°C)
Average High: 69°F (20°C)
Average Low: 54° F (12°C)

PR Score & Course Score

PR Score: 96.59
Course Score: 98.68

Race Size

2025: 104 Finishers
2024: 79 Finishers
2023: 91 Finishers
2022: 69 Finishers
2021: 109 Finishers
2020: No Results

BQ Percentages

2025: 10.6%
2024: 21.5%
2023: 12.1%
2022: 15.9%
2021: 22%
2020: N/A

Miscellaneous Information

Pace Groups?: No

How does the Nova Scotia Marathon Rank?

The Nova Scotia Marathon was the 21st largest marathon in Canada last year and was the 33rd largest in 2024.

Last year 10.6% of finishers qualified for the Boston Marathon and 21.5% of runners qualified for Boston in 2024.

This gives the Nova Scotia Marathon the 8th highest percentage of Boston Marathon qualifiers in Canada last year and the 6th highest percentage in 2024.

Its Course Score of 98.68 ranks it as the 19th fastest marathon course in Canada and the 1st fastest course in Nova Scotia.

The typical race time temperature and humidity levels are above the ideal range for optimal marathon performance. This, coupled with the Course Score, gives the Nova Scotia Marathon a PR Score of 96.59. This PR Score ranks it as the 29th fastest marathon in Canada and the 4th fastest in Nova Scotia.

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

Elevation Chart

Max Elevation: 66 feet (20m)
Min Elevation: 3 feet (0m)

Course updated 04/25/2022

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