Fredericton2027

Fri, 7 May 2027 · Fredericton · 186 days

Distance: 42.2 km
Terrain: Flat
Race day: 6°C (44°F)

The Fredericton Marathon is an annual marathon (42.195 km/26.219 mi) race held in Fredericton, New Brunswick, Canada. The Fredericton Marathon is the oldest annual marathon race in the province of New Brunswick, starting with only a few hundred runners in 1979, it has grown into one of the most well known marathons in the province, with the 2012 edition being the provincial half marathon championships and featuring over 1,300 runners. The race is held in mid-May, always one week before the Blue Nose Marathon in Halifax, Nova Scotia. Currently, the race is sponsored by Scotiabank and hosted by The Capital City Road Runners, a running club in the city. The course uses the City’s vast partly paved and hard packed trail system while also highlighting some of the picturesque residential architecture in Fredericton. The marathon course is Boston certified, and continues to draw athletes who want to achieve a qualifying time on this very flat and fast course. In 2015, 27% of the marathon runners qualified. “The route allows Fredericton to become one of the many cities who have embraced the marathon as a key event to showcase their city to a large number of people” noted Paul Lavoie, Race Director of the Scotiabank Fredericton Race Weekend. The route will see the first 4kms starting at Queen Square and showcasing the downtown core prior to utilizing the trail system and the Bill Thorpe Walking Bridge. “A Mother’s Day tradition in Fredericton, this marquee event has become a staple…

Before you go

Pro tips

Racing it

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Cool May Start
Typical race-day temperature is 6.4°C, so plan for a cold wait and dress in layers you can shed before the start.
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Flat and Fast
The course is described as very flat and fast and Boston certified; in 2015, 27% of marathoners qualified, so an even effort suits it well.
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Opening Downtown 4K
The first 4 km start at Queen Square and showcase the downtown core before the route joins the trail system and Bill Thorpe Walking Bridge.
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Trail Surface
Much of the course uses the city's partly paved and hard-packed trail system, so wear shoes that handle both surfaces comfortably.
From the description

In Fredericton

Compact Downtown
Fredericton's downtown is compact and walkable, so you can reach the Queen Square area on foot from many central stays.
Spectator Spots
Spectators can catch runners early around Queen Square and downtown, then walk to the riverfront trails and Bill Thorpe Walking Bridge for later views.
Riverfront Recovery
After the race, take an easy walk along the Saint John River and through the downtown historic district; Fredericton has a relaxed capital-city, university-town feel.

Written by AI from the course data and the race's description; city tips are general knowledge. Check race-day details with the organizer.

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