Races Marathon · Halifax, Canada
Blue Nose Marathon
Blue Nose Marathon is a hilly marathon in Halifax, Canada, held each May. Atlantic Canada's biggest race — honest hills past Citadel Hill and Point Pleasant Park, plus a crossing of the Macdonald Bridge. Mid-May in Nova Scotia is 6-14C with sea fog possible. Halifax's hills change the plan itself: expect hill repetitions and long runs that rehearse the course's shape.
Last updated 2026-07-03 · confirm dates & entries on the official race site
When
May
every year
Course
hilly
Marathon
Conditions
Mid-May in Nova Scotia is 6-14C with sea fog possible.
Racing this course well
Atlantic Canada's biggest race — honest hills past Citadel Hill and Point Pleasant Park, plus a crossing of the Macdonald Bridge.
Halifax's hills change the plan itself: expect hill repetitions and long runs that rehearse the course's shape.
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- When is the Blue Nose Marathon?
- It is held each May in Halifax, Canada. Check the official Blue Nose Marathon site for the exact date and entry windows.
- Is the Blue Nose Marathon course flat?
- Atlantic Canada's biggest race — honest hills past Citadel Hill and Point Pleasant Park, plus a crossing of the Macdonald Bridge.
- How should I train for the Blue Nose Marathon?
- Train specifically for Halifax — terrain, conditions, goal pace — and let the plan flex around real life. That's exactly what RunV's engine does after every run you log.
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