Beneva Montréal Marathon
Montréal’s full marathon anchors a two-day city race weekend, using an urban point-to-point route with neighborhood crowds and a stadium-area finish.
Quick facts
- Marathon course begins on Ste-Hélène Island, traverses Montreal's districts, and ends at Olympic Park Esplanade, featuring hilly terrain.
- Bib pickup at Expo-Marathon, Centre Pierre-Charbonneau, before race day.
- Time limits: 6 hours for marathon, 4 hours for half-marathon.
- Charity program, Run with Heart, supports fundraising for charities.
About the Beneva Montréal Marathon
Beneva Montréal Marathon is the full-distance centerpiece of a multi-race weekend. The point-to-point marathon crosses several city districts and finishes by Parc Maisonneuve rather than on its start island.
Course
The current marathon starts at Parc Jean-Drapeau and runs into Montréal before finishing near Parc Maisonneuve. Bridges, turns, and rolling city streets break up a route that is not uniformly flat.
Race-day weather
Early October in Montréal often starts cool and can warm through the morning. Rain and a headwind on exposed sections are realistic pacing factors.
Past Beneva Montréal Marathon dates and results
| Year | Date | Status | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Sunday, October 11, 2026 | Upcoming | — |
| 2025 | Sunday, September 21, 2025 | Completed | Open results |
| 2024 | — | Completed | Open results |
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Beneva Montréal Marathon FAQ
When is the Beneva Montréal Marathon?
The 2026 Beneva Montréal Marathon is on Sunday, October 11, 2026.
Is Beneva Montréal Marathon a Boston qualifier?
Yes. Beneva Montréal Marathon is a Boston Marathon qualifier. To use the result, you must run the certified full-marathon course within the qualifying window and meet the current standard for your age and gender. Meeting the standard lets you apply but does not guarantee entry, and net-downhill courses can receive a time adjustment under current B.A.A. rules. Review the Boston qualifying times and downhill-course rules, or browse upcoming Boston qualifier marathons.
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