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Quebec City Marathon

Quebec, QC
Sunday, October 4, 2026


  2 Stars from 1 Reviews

Course Description

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Race Information

Race Dates

2026: Sunday, October 4, 2026
2025: Sunday, October 5, 2025

Course Information

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

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

Race Day Weather

Mean Temp.: 47°F (8°C)
Average High: 51°F (10°C)
Average Low: 42° F (5°C)




PR Score & Course Score

PR Score: 98.03
Course Score: 98.03

Race Size

2025: 2,168 Finishers
2024: 1,098 Finishers
2023: 1,157 Finishers
2022: 862 Finishers
2021: No Results
2020: No Results

BQ Percentages

2025: 5.6%
2024: 8.4%
2023: 6.1%
2022: 9.6%
2021: N/A
2020: N/A

Miscellaneous Information

Pace Groups?: Yes

2026 Race Day Weather Forecast


Race Day Temperatures

 High: 53°F  (12°C)
Low: 41°F  (5°C)

Race Start Conditions

 42°F  (6°C)

Partly Cloudy
ENE 6 mph 

PR Score
(Normal Score)

 98.03
(98.03)

Course Score

 98.03

The typical race time temperature and humidity levels are within the ideal range for optimal marathon performance.

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Quebec City Marathon Rankings, Course Speed & Boston Qualifier Statistics

The Quebec City Marathon was the 4th largest marathon in Canada in 2025 based on the number of finishers. In 2024, it ranked as the 10th largest marathon in Canada.

In 2025, 5.6% of Quebec City Marathon finishers achieved Boston Marathon qualifying times. In 2024, 8.4% of finishers qualified for Boston.

Based on its percentage of Boston Qualifiers (BQs), the Quebec City Marathon ranked 23rd among marathons in Canada in 2025 and 22nd in 2024. In Quebec, it ranked 4th in 2025 and 4th in 2024. These rankings provide a useful benchmark for runners comparing Boston Marathon qualifying potential across different races.

The Quebec City Marathon has a Course Score of 98.03, ranking it as the 28th fastest marathon course in Canada and the 5th fastest marathon course in Quebec.

Typical race-time temperature and humidity levels are within the ideal range for optimal marathon performance. Combined with the course profile, this gives the Quebec City Marathon a PR Score of 98.03. The PR Score ranks the Quebec City Marathon as the 25th 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 Quebec City Marathon compares with other marathons in Canada and Quebec for speed, PR potential, Boston Marathon qualifying success, and overall participation.

Quebec City Marathon Marathon Rankings Summary
Course Speed28th fastest marathon course in Canada
Ranked 5th fastest marathon course in Quebec
Top 88% Nationally#5 of 6 in Quebec
PR Potential25th best marathon for a Personal Record in Canada
Ranked 4th best marathon for a PR in Quebec
Top 79% Nationally#4 of 6 in Quebec
Boston Qualifier Rate23rd highest BQ percentage in Canada
Ranked 4th highest BQ percentage in Quebec
Based on 2025 Boston Marathon qualifying results
Top 77% Nationally#4 of 5 in Quebec
Race Size4th largest marathon in Canada
Ranked 1st largest marathon in Quebec
Based on 2025 results
Top 13% Nationally#1 of 5 in Quebec

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Elevation Chart


Max Elevation: 308 feet (93m)
Min Elevation: 2 feet (0m)

Elevation Gain: 823 feet (250m)
Elevation Loss: 800 feet (243m)


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Course updated 06/22/2026




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Race Reviews


2.0
Based on 1 reviews
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Full Review:

From start to finish...much hillier than any of the reviews acknowledged. The hills are steep.both up and down with rolling in between. If you aren't prepared for this your legs are beat up long before you have a chance to hit the long stretch of highway that is in direct sun. Due to the late start, you're in the full heat of August. The water stops aren't frequent enough to make up for the dehydrations this combo creates. As for being scenic, you hit a few cute streets, but mainly you're too inland to enjoy the water, you spend a lot of time on the highway which isn't pretty and barely any of the race is in Quebec City. Yes you finish there, but you don't see the city at all. Felt the reviews were not honest and I was surprised that myself and elite runners I know came in 15-20 minutes over our expects times. More proper to those who pulled off fast races. Just not one i would recommend for beauty, speed, or ease.

Race Tips:

Train for hill, wear your own water belt, prepare for heat (even 65 is boiling hot if there is now shade at 10:30am), and maybe just do a prettier race somewhere else.

Travel/Logistics Tips:

Fairmont gave a nice discount but also put us in a mediocre room with the view of a wall. Good location though.
Reviewed by JK About 2013