Road RunningWorld Marathon Majors Qualifier

Blue Nose Marathon

Road Running covering 2 km to 42.2 km in Halifax (Nova Scotia, Canada)

LocationHalifax, Neuschottland, CanadaShow on map(44.6427° N, 63.5769° W)
Date & StatusDate to be announcedDate TBA
Elevation gainUp to +190 m

Blue Nose Marathon is an endurance sporting event in Halifax, Neuschottland, CA focused on Road Running. It is part of World Marathon Majors Qualifier. Key features include City Run, Charity Run, Relay, Kids & Youth Races.

The race program comprises 6 competitions, including Marathon (42.2 km, +190 m D+), Relay Marathon (42.2 km, +190 m D+), Half-marathon (21.1 km, +95 m D+), 10 km (10 km, +45 m D+), 5 km (5 km, +22 m D+), and Youth course (2 km, +9 m D+). The exact date for the next edition is currently open and will be announced by the organizer. Official race regulations, course details, and registration information are provided on the organizer's website (bluenosemarathon.com).

Official website
Blue Nose Marathon in Halifax (Work: "Peyto Lake-Banff NP-Canada", Photo: Tobias Alt, Tobi 87, License: CC BY-SA 4.0, Source: Wikimedia Commons)
"Peyto Lake-Banff NP-Canada" · Photo: Tobias Alt, Tobi 87 · Wikimedia CommonsCC BY-SA 4.0
Cropped to 16:9 (960 × 540 px), WebP · Shared under the same license

Event characteristics

City RunCharity RunRelayKids & Youth RacesCapitals & Major Cities

Races & distances (6)

CompetitionDisciplineDistanceElevation gainAltitude rangeCourse typeCourse & profile
MarathonRoad Running42.2 km+190 m211 m - 291 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Relay MarathonRoad Running42.2 km+190 m214 m - 294 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Half-marathonRoad Running21.1 km+95 m217 m - 257 mLoop courseRoute & profile
10 kmRoad Running10 km+45 m220 m - 239 mLoop courseRoute & profile
5 kmRoad Running5 km+22 m223 m - 232 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Youth courseRoad Running2 km+9 m211 m - 215 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Course & Elevation Telemetry

Course route & map

Distance
42.2 km
Elevation gain
+190 m D+
Elevation loss
-190 m D-
Altitude range
211 m - 291 m
Gradient (Avg / Max)
0.9 % / 1.6 %
Course format
Loop course
42.2 km+190 m D+
Start (S)Finish (F)
N10203040FS44.6427° N, 63.5769° W

Elevation profile & course telemetry

Altitude from 211 m to 291 m above sea level (+190 m D+, -190 m D-)

Peak: 291 m·at 24.4 km·Ø 0.9 %
211 m238 m264 m291 m0 km8.4 km16.9 km25.3 km33.8 km42.2 km291 m
Event Information & Answers

Frequently asked questions (FAQ)

When and where does Blue Nose Marathon take place?

Blue Nose Marathon takes place in Halifax, Neuschottland, CA (start area at coordinates 44.6427° N, 63.5769° W). The exact date for the next edition is currently open and will be announced by the organizer.

What races and distances are offered at Blue Nose Marathon?

The race program comprises 6 competitions, including Marathon (42.2 km, +190 m D+), Relay Marathon (42.2 km, +190 m D+), Half-marathon (21.1 km, +95 m D+), 10 km (10 km, +45 m D+), 5 km (5 km, +22 m D+), and Youth course (2 km, +9 m D+). The competitions belong to Road Running.

What is the course layout and elevation profile for Blue Nose Marathon?

The main competition (Marathon over 42.2 km) is designed as a loop course featuring +190 m of elevation gain and -190 m of elevation loss, ranging between 211 m and 291 m above sea level. An interactive course map with route visualization, elevation profile, and GPX export is available in the course section on this page.

Where can I find registration and official race rules for Blue Nose Marathon?

Official race regulations, course details, and registration information are provided on the organizer's website (bluenosemarathon.com).