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Prince Edward Island Marathon

Charlottetown, PE
Sunday, October 18, 2026


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Course Description
The Prince Edward Island Marathon course is a scenic course with rolling hills after a flat first 6 miles. The race starts in Brackley Beach and ends in downtown Charlottetown.

Approximately 12.5km takes place on the Confederation Trail which is a "well maintained fine gravel trail."





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Race Information

Race Dates

2026: Sunday, October 18, 2026
2025: Sunday, October 19, 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.: 41°F (5°C)
Average High: 48°F (8°C)
Average Low: 34° F (1°C)





PR Score & Course Score

PR Score: 98.91
Course Score: 98.91


Race Size

2025: 113 Finishers
2024: 222 Finishers
2023: 160 Finishers
2022: 174 Finishers
2021: 244 Finishers
2020: No Results

BQ Percentages

2025: 9.7%
2024: 7.2%
2023: 13.1%
2022: 9.8%
2021: 18.4%
2020: N/A


Miscellaneous Information

Pace Groups?: Yes

Weather Averages for Last 11 Years


Race Day Temperatures

High: 57°F  (14°C)
Low: 46°F  (8°C)

Race Start Conditions

48°F  (9°C)
Humidity: 88%

Overcast
WSW 11 mph

PR Score

98.63

Course Score

98.91









Prince Edward Island Marathon Rankings, Course Speed & Boston Qualifier Statistics

The Prince Edward Island Marathon was the 22nd largest marathon in Canada in 2025 based on the number of finishers. In 2024, it ranked as the 22nd largest marathon in Canada.

In 2025, 9.7% of Prince Edward Island Marathon finishers achieved Boston Marathon qualifying times. In 2024, 7.2% of finishers qualified for Boston.

Based on its percentage of Boston Qualifiers (BQs), the Prince Edward Island Marathon ranked 12th among marathons in Canada in 2025 and 25th in 2024. In Prince Edward Island, it ranked 1st in 2025 and 1st in 2024. These rankings provide a useful benchmark for runners comparing Boston Marathon qualifying potential across different races.


The Prince Edward Island Marathon has a Course Score of 98.91, ranking it as the 16th fastest marathon course in Canada and the 1st fastest marathon course in Prince Edward Island.

Typical race-time temperature and humidity levels are within the ideal range for optimal marathon performance. Combined with the course profile, this gives the Prince Edward Island Marathon a PR Score of 98.91. The PR Score ranks the Prince Edward Island Marathon as the 15th best marathon in Canada for running a Personal Record (PR) and the 1st best marathon for a PR in Prince Edward Island.

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

Prince Edward Island Marathon Marathon Rankings Summary
Course Speed16th fastest marathon course in Canada
Ranked 1st fastest marathon course in Prince Edward Island
Top 52% Nationally#1 of 1 in Prince Edward Island
PR Potential15th best marathon for a Personal Record in Canada
Ranked 1st best marathon for a PR in Prince Edward Island
Top 49% Nationally#1 of 1 in Prince Edward Island
Boston Qualifier Rate12th highest BQ percentage in Canada
Ranked 1st highest BQ percentage in Prince Edward Island
Based on 2025 Boston Marathon qualifying results
Top 42% Nationally#1 of 1 in Prince Edward Island
Race Size22nd largest marathon in Canada
Ranked 1st largest marathon in Prince Edward Island
Based on 2025 results
Top 71% Nationally#1 of 1 in Prince Edward Island

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Elevation Chart

Max Elevation: 173 feet (52m)
Min Elevation: 0 feet (0m)


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