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Valley Harvest Marathon

Wolfville, NS
Sunday, October 11, 2026


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Course Description
The Valley Harvest Full Marathon course is a certified Boston Qualifier that takes runners on a journey through the heart of Nova Scotia's Annapolis Valley during the stunning autumn harvest season. Starting and finishing at Acadia University's Raymond Field in Wolfville, the route guides participants through gently rolling terrain, past picturesque apple orchards, horse farms, and scenic pastoral landscapes. While featuring a few short uphill sections, the course is generally known for its beautiful rural scenery and fast potential, ultimately concluding with a memorable finish on the track at the university stadium.





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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?: Yes


Race Day Weather

Mean Temp.: 44°F (6°C)
Average High: 53°F (11°C)
Average Low: 35° F (1°C)





PR Score & Course Score

PR Score: 98.06
Course Score: 98.06


Race Size

2025: No Results
2024: 198 Finishers
2023: 151 Finishers
2022: 96 Finishers
2021: 114 Finishers
2020: 79 Finishers

BQ Percentages

2025: N/A
2024: 5.6%
2023: 4%
2022: 4.2%
2021: 15.8%
2020: 30.4%

Miscellaneous Information

Pace Groups?: No

Weather Averages for Last 1 Years


Race Day Temperatures

High: 58°F  (14°C)
Low: 43°F  (6°C)

Race Start Conditions

49°F  (9°C)
Humidity: 75%

Partly Cloudy
ESE 5 mph

PR Score

98.06

Course Score

98.06









Valley Harvest Marathon Rankings, Course Speed & Boston Qualifier Statistics

The Valley Harvest Marathon was the 25th 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, 5.6% of Valley Harvest Marathon finishers achieved Boston Marathon qualifying times.

Based on its percentage of Boston Qualifiers (BQs), the Valley Harvest Marathon ranked 29th among marathons in Canada in 2024. In Nova Scotia, it ranked 3rd in 2024.


The Valley Harvest Marathon has a Course Score of 98.06, ranking it as the 26th fastest marathon course in Canada and the 3rd fastest marathon course in Nova Scotia.

Typical race-time temperature and humidity levels are within the ideal range for optimal marathon performance. Combined with the course profile, this gives the Valley Harvest Marathon a PR Score of 98.06. The PR Score ranks the Valley Harvest Marathon as the 23rd best marathon in Canada for running a Personal Record (PR) and the 1st best marathon for a PR in Nova Scotia.

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

Valley Harvest Marathon Marathon Rankings Summary
Course Speed26th fastest marathon course in Canada
Ranked 3rd fastest marathon course in Nova Scotia
Top 84% Nationally#3 of 4 in Nova Scotia
PR Potential23rd best marathon for a Personal Record in Canada
Ranked 1st best marathon for a PR in Nova Scotia
Top 75% Nationally#1 of 4 in Nova Scotia

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Elevation Chart


Max Elevation: 133 feet (40m)
Min Elevation: 16 feet (4m)

Elevation Gain: 849 feet (258m)
Elevation Loss: 849 feet (258m)


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Course updated 07/08/2026





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