Medavie Blue Nose Marathon
Halifax's Blue Nose marathon gives runners a hilly harbour-city course, Boston-qualifying status, Atlantic roads, and a lively race weekend.
Quick facts
- Boston-qualifying Atlantic Canada marathon.
- Race Roster hosts the 2026 registration page.
- Race weekend runs May 15-17, 2026, with the marathon in Halifax.
About the Medavie Blue Nose Marathon
Blue Nose is Halifax's signature race weekend, known for a community-heavy atmosphere and a full marathon that asks more from runners than a flat course.
Course
The course uses Halifax streets and harbour-city terrain, with enough climbing and descending to make effort-based pacing important.
Race-day weather
May in Halifax can be cool, windy, and damp. Harbour breezes can make exposed sections feel colder than the thermometer suggests.
Past Medavie Blue Nose Marathon dates and results
| Year | Date | Status | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | Sunday, May 23, 2027 | Upcoming | — |
| 2026 | Sunday, May 17, 2026 | Completed | Open results |
| 2025 | Sunday, May 18, 2025 | Completed | Open results |
| 2024 | Sunday, May 19, 2024 | Completed | Open results |
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Medavie Blue Nose Marathon FAQ
When is the Medavie Blue Nose Marathon?
The 2027 Medavie Blue Nose Marathon is on Sunday, May 23, 2027.
Is Medavie Blue Nose Marathon a Boston qualifier?
Yes. Medavie Blue Nose 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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