What is the course like for Ottawa Fall Colours Marathon?

Rolling Hills course on Road/Pavement. See the elevation chart on this page for details.

Is Ottawa Fall Colours Marathon USATF certified?

Yes this race is listed as certified.

What are typical race-day temperatures for Ottawa Fall Colours Marathon?

Average ~47F (high 50F / low 34F).

Can I generate a pace band for Ottawa Fall Colours Marathon?

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

Ottawa Fall Colours Marathon | Race Info, Course, Elevation & Pace Band

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Race Information

Race Dates

2026: Sunday, October 11, 2026
2025: Sunday, October 12, 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.: 47°F (8°C)
Average High: 50°F (10°C)
Average Low: 34° F (1°C)

PR Score & Course Score

PR Score: Request Score
Course Score: Request Score

Race Size

2025: No Results
2024: 158 Finishers
2023: 107 Finishers
2022: 63 Finishers
2021: No Results
2020: No Results

BQ Percentages

2025: N/A
2024: 2.5%
2023: 7.5%
2022: 9.5%
2021: N/A
2020: N/A

Miscellaneous Information

Pace Groups?: No

Ottawa Fall Colours Marathon Rankings, Course Speed & Boston Qualifier Statistics

The Ottawa Fall Colours Marathon was the 27th 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, 2.5% of Ottawa Fall Colours Marathon finishers achieved Boston Marathon qualifying times.

Based on its percentage of Boston Qualifiers (BQs), the Ottawa Fall Colours Marathon ranked 37th among marathons in Canada in 2024. In Ontario, it ranked 15th in 2024.

There are currently no Course or PR Scores for the Ottawa Fall Colours Marathon. If you would like scores calculated, send a request here.

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

Elevation Chart

Max Elevation: 394 feet (120m)
Min Elevation: 164 feet (50m)

No course elevation available at this time.

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