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.

The Race

Montreal

Race Lore

Born in the Running Boom

1977 Origin

The Montreal Marathon was founded in 1977, during the golden age of mass-participation running. Now 49 years old, it has established itself as a beloved fixture in Montreal, growing from its early editions into a race with genuine character and loyal following.

The Fast Lane

Course

Runners come to the Montreal Marathon for one reason: personal bests. The flat, fast course through Montreal has a reputation as a PB factory, with the roads seemingly designed to keep your pace honest and your splits consistent from start to finish.

Where It Begins

Tradition

For thousands of runners each year, the Montreal Marathon is their first marathon. The combination of a forgiving course, generous time limits, and supportive crowds has earned this race a reputation as the place where marathon journeys begin. The first-timer energy on race morning is palpable.

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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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