Races Marathon · Charlottetown, Canada
Prince Edward Island Marathon
Prince Edward Island Marathon is a rolling marathon in Charlottetown, Canada, held each October. A double-loop course starting and finishing at Province House in downtown Charlottetown, through Victoria Park along the harbour and beside the North River. Cool autumn conditions, around 6 to 14°C, and often windy. With Prince Edward Island Marathon's constant undulation, pace by effort rather than the watch: even effort beats even splits here.
Page rebuilt 2026-11-14 · race facts not independently verified — confirm dates and entries on the official race site
When
October
every year
Course
rolling
Marathon
Conditions
Cool autumn conditions, around 6 to 14°C, and often windy.
Racing this course well
A double-loop course starting and finishing at Province House in downtown Charlottetown, through Victoria Park along the harbour and beside the North River.
With Prince Edward Island Marathon's constant undulation, pace by effort rather than the watch: even effort beats even splits here.
Getting a place
- How you get in
- Open entry: first come, first served
- Entries open
- Early bird entries for the 2026 race opened on 16 December 2025
- Price
- From CA$98.42 early bird, rising to CA$127.91 in race week, plus 15% HST (2026 race)
Official Prince Edward Island Marathon site →Checked November 2026
Race day
- Start time
- 07:00
- Time limit
- 6 hours
- Also on the day
- half-marathon, 15k, 10k, 5k
The course in numbers
The start is at Great George and Grafton Streets in downtown Charlottetown and the finish is near Province House and Confederation Landing.
- Surface
- Closed city roads
- Women's course record
- 2:45:44 (Lindsay Lamrock, 2024)
- Boston qualifier
- Yes
Worth knowing
- The earlier Island Marathon, run by the PEI Roadrunners Club, was first held on 16 September 1979 from Cavendish Beach to Charlottetown with 72 runners.
- Officials start leaving the course six hours after the start, and anyone still running after that does so at their own risk.
Pick your goal for Charlottetown
Pace charts, weekly structure and timelines for the most common marathon goals:
We don’t hold a confirmed date for this edition, so any countdown comes from the date you enter here.
Build your training around Prince Edward Island Marathon.
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Asked often
- When is the Prince Edward Island Marathon?
- It is held each October in Charlottetown, Canada. Check the official Prince Edward Island Marathon site for the exact date and entry windows.
- Is the Prince Edward Island Marathon course flat?
- A double-loop course starting and finishing at Province House in downtown Charlottetown, through Victoria Park along the harbour and beside the North River.
- How do I enter the Prince Edward Island Marathon?
- Open entry: first come, first served. Early bird entries for the 2026 race opened on 16 December 2025. Price: From CA$98.42 early bird, rising to CA$127.91 in race week, plus 15% HST (2026 race).
- Is the Prince Edward Island Marathon a Boston qualifier?
- Yes. The Prince Edward Island Marathon is run on a certified course, so a time set here can be used to apply for the Boston Marathon.
- How should I train for the Prince Edward Island Marathon?
- Train specifically for Charlottetown — terrain, conditions, goal pace — and let the plan flex around real life. With RunV Premium you can adapt your plan to fit your week.
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