Canada Marathon Calendar 2026–2027: Dates, BQ Races & Finder
Canada Marathon Calendar • 2026–2027
Find a Canadian marathon that fits your season, course and goal
Use the finder below to compare upcoming Canadian marathons by year, province, month, course type, Boston-qualifier status and race goal. Road, trail, mixed-surface and loop marathons are included when there is a standalone marathon-distance option.
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Updated September 15, 2026: 2027 races are added only after an organizer publishes a date. Race dates, courses, entry rules and BQ eligibility can still change, so open the official race site before paying for entry, flights or hotels.
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A North Shore trail 42K with technical terrain. Pick it for the trail experience, not a road qualifying attempt.
Last verified 17 Aug 2026
A sanctioned 42.2K road marathon in Percé with dramatic coastal scenery and a smaller field.
Last verified 17 Aug 2026
The 2026 course stays in Canada and follows the Niagara Parkway. The organizer lists the marathon as a Boston qualifier.
Last verified 15 Sep 2026
A certified 42.2K on the Vélopiste Jacques-Cartier/Portneuf, with a mix of compacted stone dust and paved surface.
Last verified 17 Aug 2026
A 42.2K Mount Royal trail event. The organizer says the marathon course has Athletics Canada certification; verify BQ eligibility if that is your goal.
Last verified 17 Aug 2026
A flat late season marathon on the Boundary Bay dyke. Despite the gravel surface, the organizer lists it as Boston qualifying.
Last verified 17 Aug 2026
A certified Boston qualifier and popular late-fall road race for runners chasing a personal best or qualifying time.
Last verified 17 Aug 2026
A late season 42.2K road marathon in Parc-nature du Cap-Saint-Jacques, with solo and team options.
Last verified 17 Aug 2026
Scheduled for April 25, 2027, with a certified Boston-qualifying marathon course.
Last verified 15 Sep 2026
Scheduled for May 2, 2027. A Boston qualifier and one of Canada’s biggest destination marathons.
Last verified 15 Sep 2026
Scheduled for May 2, 2027. A spring Toronto road marathon that is listed as Boston qualifying.
Last verified 15 Sep 2026
Scheduled for May 2, 2027, with a full marathon plus shorter race options on Île Perrot.
Last verified 15 Sep 2026
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| Date | Race | Location | Course | BQ | Last verified | Official site |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mississauga Marathon | Mississauga, ON | Downhill road | Yes | — | Race site | |
| Vancouver Marathon | Vancouver, BC | Rolling road | Yes | — | Race site | |
| Toronto Marathon | Toronto, ON | Downhill road | Yes | — | Race site | |
| Blue Nose Marathon | Halifax, NS | Rolling road | Yes | — | Race site | |
| Ottawa Marathon | Ottawa, ON | Flat road | Yes | — | Race site | |
| Calgary Marathon | Calgary, AB | Flat road | Yes | — | Race site | |
| Saskatchewan Marathon | Saskatoon, SK | Flat road | Yes | — | Race site | |
| Manitoba Marathon | Winnipeg, MB | Flat road | Yes | — | Race site | |
| Edmonton Marathon | Edmonton, AB | Flat road | Yes | — | Race site | |
| Moose Mountain Trail Races 42KScenic race, Destination weekend | Bragg Creek, Alberta | Trail | No | 15 Sep 2026 | Race site | |
| Marathon CF7Destination weekend, Smaller race | Sept-Îles, Quebec | Road | Verify | 17 Aug 2026 | Race site | |
| Yellowknife Overlander Sports MarathonScenic race, Destination weekend | Yellowknife, Northwest Territories | Road | Verify | 17 Aug 2026 | Race site | |
| Défi de la Tortue MarathonSmaller race | Shawinigan, Quebec | Loop | No | 17 Aug 2026 | Race site | |
| PGRR Labour Day Classic 42.2KFirst marathon, Smaller race | Prince George, British Columbia | Road | Verify | 15 Sep 2026 | Race site | |
| Tobermory Trail Race 42KScenic race, Destination weekend | Tobermory, Ontario | Trail | No | 15 Sep 2026 | Race site | |
| Wapiti Nordic 42KScenic race, Trail marathon | Grovedale, Alberta | Trail | No | 15 Sep 2026 | Race site | |
| BougeBouge Marathon and Verdun FestivalBQ attempt | Montréal, Quebec | Road | Yes | 15 Sep 2026 | Race site | |
| GMS Queen City MarathonBQ attempt, First marathon | Regina, Saskatchewan | Road | Yes | 15 Sep 2026 | Race site | |
| Georgina MarathonBQ attempt, Fast time | Georgina, Ontario | Flat road | Yes | 17 Aug 2026 | Race site | |
| Madelicourons 42.2KScenic race, Destination weekend | L’Étang-du-Nord, Quebec | Road | Verify | 17 Aug 2026 | Race site | |
| Marathon Centre-du-QuébecSmaller race | Warwick, Quebec | Road | Verify | 17 Aug 2026 | Race site | |
| Marathon Groupe Ouellet Bolduc de RimouskiBQ attempt, Fast time | Rimouski, Quebec | Road | Yes | 17 Aug 2026 | Race site | |
| Uniformed Services Run Provincial MarathonBQ attempt, First marathon | St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador | Road | Yes | 17 Aug 2026 | Race site | |
| Be Fearless Trail MarathonScenic race, Destination weekend | Squamish, British Columbia | Trail | No | 17 Aug 2026 | Race site | |
| That Dam Hill MarathonBQ attempt, Smaller race | London, Ontario | Loop | Yes | 17 Aug 2026 | Race site | |
| Trail du Parc national de la Yamaska 42KScenic race, Trail marathon | Roxton Pond, Quebec | Trail | No | 17 Aug 2026 | Race site | |
| Treherne Run for the Hills MarathonBQ attempt, Smaller race | Treherne, Manitoba | Road | Yes | 17 Aug 2026 | Race site | |
| Marathon du FjordScenic race, Smaller race | Saguenay, Quebec | Road | Verify | 17 Aug 2026 | Race site | |
| Argus Apple MarathonBQ attempt, Fast time | Kelowna, British Columbia | Road | Yes | 15 Sep 2026 | Race site | |
| Legs for Literacy MarathonBQ attempt, Fast time | Moncton, New Brunswick | Road | Yes | 15 Sep 2026 | Race site | |
| Marathon Beneva de QuébecBQ attempt, Scenic race | Québec City, Quebec | Road | Yes | 17 Aug 2026 | Race site | |
| Marathon P’tit Train du NordBQ attempt, Fast time | Saint-Jérôme, Quebec | Road | Yes | 15 Sep 2026 | Race site | |
| Marathon Sun Life de GranbyFirst marathon | Granby, Quebec | Road | Verify | 17 Aug 2026 | Race site | |
| Muskoka MarathonBQ attempt, Scenic race | Bracebridge, Ontario | Road | Yes | 15 Sep 2026 | Race site | |
| The County MarathonBQ attempt, Scenic race | Prince Edward County, Ontario | Road | Yes | 17 Aug 2026 | Race site | |
| Marathon Beneva de MontréalBQ attempt, Destination weekend | Montréal, Quebec | Road | Yes | 17 Aug 2026 | Race site | |
| Royal Victoria MarathonBQ attempt, Scenic race | Victoria, British Columbia | Road | Yes | 17 Aug 2026 | Race site | |
| Trapline MarathonScenic race, Destination weekend | North West River, Newfoundland and Labrador | Road | Verify | 17 Aug 2026 | Race site | |
| Valley Harvest MarathonBQ attempt, First marathon | Wolfville, Nova Scotia | Road | Yes | 17 Aug 2026 | Race site | |
| TCS Toronto Waterfront MarathonBQ attempt, Fast time | Toronto, Ontario | Road | Yes | 17 Aug 2026 | Race site | |
| Cape Breton Fiddlers MarathonScenic race, Destination weekend | Sydney, Nova Scotia | Road | Verify | 17 Aug 2026 | Race site | |
| Edge to Edge MarathonScenic race, Destination weekend | Ucluelet, British Columbia | Mixed | No | 17 Aug 2026 | Race site | |
| Prince Edward Island MarathonBQ attempt, First marathon | Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island | Road | Yes | 17 Aug 2026 | Race site | |
| Hallow’s Eve Trail Race 42KScenic race, Trail marathon | North Vancouver, British Columbia | Trail | No | 17 Aug 2026 | Race site | |
| Marathon GaspesiaScenic race, Destination weekend | Percé, Quebec | Road | Verify | 17 Aug 2026 | Race site | |
| Niagara Falls MarathonBQ attempt, Fast time | Niagara Falls, Ontario | Road | Yes | 15 Sep 2026 | Race site | |
| Marathon Duchesnay-QuébecBQ attempt, Scenic race | Sainte-Catherine-de-la-Jacques-Cartier, Quebec | Mixed | Yes | 17 Aug 2026 | Race site | |
| BougeBouge Mont-Royal MarathonScenic race, Trail marathon | Montréal, Quebec | Trail | Verify | 17 Aug 2026 | Race site | |
| Boundary Bay MarathonBQ attempt, Scenic race | Delta, British Columbia | Gravel | Yes | 17 Aug 2026 | Race site | |
| Hamilton Marathon Road2HopeBQ attempt, Fast time | Hamilton, Ontario | Road | Yes | 17 Aug 2026 | Race site | |
| Marathon de l’Ouest de l’Île de MontréalSmaller race | Pierrefonds, Quebec | Road | Verify | 17 Aug 2026 | Race site | |
| Beneva Mississauga MarathonBQ attempt, First marathon | Mississauga, Ontario | Road | Yes | 15 Sep 2026 | Race site | |
| BMO Vancouver MarathonBQ attempt, Scenic race | Vancouver, British Columbia | Road | Yes | 15 Sep 2026 | Race site | |
| Toronto MarathonBQ attempt, First marathon | Toronto, Ontario | Road | Yes | 15 Sep 2026 | Race site | |
| BougeBouge Festival & Île Perrot MarathonFirst marathon | Pincourt, Quebec | Road | Yes | 15 Sep 2026 | Race site | |
| Fredericton MarathonBQ attempt, First marathon | Fredericton, New Brunswick | Road | Yes | 15 Sep 2026 | Race site | |
| Blue Nose MarathonBQ attempt, Scenic race | Halifax, NS, Nova Scotia | Road | Yes | 15 Sep 2026 | Race site | |
| Tamarack Homes Ottawa International MarathonBQ attempt, First marathon | Ottawa, Ontario | Road | Yes | 15 Sep 2026 | Race site | |
| Saskatchewan MarathonBQ attempt, First marathon | Saskatoon, SK, Saskatchewan | Road | Yes | 15 Sep 2026 | Race site | |
| Manitoba MarathonFirst marathon, Local race | Winnipeg, MB, Manitoba | Road | Verify | 15 Sep 2026 | Race site | |
| Défi de la Tortue MarathonSmaller race | Shawinigan, Quebec | Loop | No | 15 Sep 2026 | Race site | |
| BougeBouge Marathon and Verdun FestivalBQ attempt, Flat course, Community race | Verdun, Quebec | Flat road | Yes | 6 Oct 2026 | Race site |
Dates, courses and qualifying status can change. Confirm the current details on the organizer’s official site before registering or booking travel.
Which Canadian marathon fits your goal?
Start with the job you want the race to do. The filters above are more useful than picking a marathon because it has the biggest field or the nicest race photo.
For a PB or BQ attemptStart with Road and BQ confirmed. Then compare the course profile, likely weather, turns, crowding and travel required to get there.
For a first marathonUse the First marathon goal filter, then favour simple travel, a reasonable time limit and a course you can train for close to home.
For a destination raceLook at the race and the weekend together. Hotels, start-line transport, food, weather and how much walking you will do can matter almost as much as the course.
Chasing a Boston qualifier in Canada?
Use BQ confirmed as the first filter, not the last check. A qualifying course is only the starting point. Weather, pacing, surface, turns and how tired you are from travel can all affect the day.
For more options outside Canada, compare our Boston Qualifier Marathons guide.
Course statusConfirm the current 42.195 km course and qualifying status on the race site.
Course shapeFlat can help, but gentle downhill, sharp turns and exposed sections all change how a course runs.
WeatherCool fall races are attractive for a reason, but wind, rain and an unusually warm day can erase a fast profile.
Race setupCorrals, pace groups and runners near your goal pace can make a long effort easier to manage.
How to choose the right Canadian marathon
- Pick the season first. Count back from race day and think about when your longest training weeks will land. A spring marathon often means winter long runs. A fall marathon usually puts the biggest weeks in summer.
- Match the course to the goal. For a time goal, favour a road course you can pace predictably. For trail or mixed-surface races, compare climbing, footing and cutoff times instead.
- Check travel before paying. Look at flights or driving time, hotel availability and how you will get to the start. A simple race weekend can be a real advantage.
- Open the race site before registering. Confirm the date, start time, course map, time limit, transfer rules and current registration status.
- Choose a race you will enjoy training for. A slightly slower course that fits your life can be a better choice than a “perfect” race that makes the whole training block harder.
Planning a destination marathon in Canada?
Once a race involves flights, a long drive or several hotel nights, the trip becomes part of race preparation. Sort out the basics early so race week is not spent solving logistics.
Stay near the right placeCheck whether the start and finish are together before choosing a hotel.
Arrive with time to spareGive yourself room for kit pickup, travel delays and an easy pre-race day.
Plan race-morning transportShuttles, road closures and early start times can matter more than the hotel’s straight-line distance.
Protect the day afterIf possible, avoid turning the morning after 42.2 km into a rushed airport sprint.
After you choose your marathon
A race date turns a vague goal into a schedule. These are the next tools I would use once the entry is booked.
Canada Marathon Calendar FAQ
What races are included in this Canada marathon calendar?
The calendar includes Canadian events with a standalone marathon-distance race of about 42 to 42.2 km. Road, trail, loop and mixed-surface marathons can be included. Relay-only and ultra-only events are not treated as standard marathon listings.
Which Canadian marathons can be used to qualify for Boston?
Use the BQ confirmed filter as your starting point. Then open the official race page and confirm the current course and qualifying status before registering because routes and certification can change.
Why do some races say “Verify BQ”?
It means the marathon is listed, but the current information in the database is not strong enough to label its Boston-qualifier status confirmed. If qualifying is the goal, check directly with the organizer before choosing that race.
Are all 2027 Canadian marathon dates listed?
No. A 2027 edition is added after the organizer publishes a date. That avoids filling the calendar with predicted dates that may later move.
Can I use this calendar for trail marathons too?
Yes. Use the Course filter to find trail, mixed-surface, loop and road events. For a trail marathon, compare climbing, footing, cutoff time and mandatory gear rather than judging it like a road race.
When should I book travel for a Canadian marathon?
For a popular race or a destination with limited hotels, start checking as soon as your entry is secure. Before booking a non-refundable trip, confirm the race date, registration status, start location and any shuttle or kit-pickup requirements on the official site.
