Course & Elevation

The Montreal Marathon features a scenic loop course through downtown Montreal and along the shores of the St. Lawrence River. Runners experience the vibrant urban landscape, historic neighborhoods, and waterfront attractions while maintaining a relatively flat profile ideal for achieving personal bests.

Surface: road Profile: Flat

🌤️ Weather

Temperature 16°C

Humidity 65%

Rain Chance 35%

Early autumn weather with mild temperatures and comfortable running conditions. Occasionally cool mornings with potential for rain, but generally favorable for marathon running.

Registration

Registration Opens March

Registration Closes September

Entry Cost CAD $185-$230

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🎯 Fun Facts

▸ The Montreal Marathon is one of Canada's largest marathons, attracting over 10,000 participants annually from around the world.
▸ The race was first held in 1977 as the 'Labatt Marathon' and has been a cornerstone event in Montreal's sporting calendar for nearly five decades.
▸ The course winds through historic Montreal neighborhoods including Old Montreal, the Plateau, and along the scenic Lachine Canal.
▸ September in Montreal offers ideal running conditions with temperatures typically 5-10 degrees Celsius cooler than summer, making it perfect for marathon timing.

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