2026 Montreal Marathon - Oct 11

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Race Information

Race2026 Montreal Marathon - Oct 11
CityMontreal
Date2026-10-11 at 07:45
Field Size~3,700 runners
Time Limit6 hours
Cutoff pace8:32/km
TimezoneAmerica/Toronto
Official SiteCourons MTL
RegistrationRegister · 150 CAD

Race Day Weather

Average Temperature10.8°C / 51°F
Humidity79%
Wind20.5 km/h
Rain Chance44%
Typical ConditionsCrisp mid-October fall morning, typically 7-13C (45-55F) at the 7:45am start, climbing toward the low teens by midday, with a chance of light rain off the St. Lawrence.

What to Prepare: Cool, near-ideal marathon weather. Arm sleeves and a throwaway top for the start line on Ile Sainte-Helene; you will warm up fast once the gun goes.

Based on historical averages for race week. Use our Weather Score Calculator and What to Wear Guide for personalized advice.

Wind Impact on Race Day

Wind at 20.5 km/h can affect your marathon pace by 5-15 seconds per kilometer. Headwinds slow you down exponentially — a 20 km/h wind costs more than twice a 10 km/h wind.

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Race-Week Climate

Based on 20 years of race-week weather (2005-2024), MERRA-2 reanalysis

Cooler Typical Warmer
Temperature 6.2°C 10.3°C 16.1°C
Dew point 1.1°C 6.9°C 13.2°C
Wet-day chance: 44% Runnability: 72/100

Data: NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis), NASA Langley Research Center

Course Profile

Course TypePoint-to-point road marathon
Elevation Gain172m
TerrainRoad
ProfileNet-rolling with +172m of gain; a fast, runnable course that finishes at the Olympic Park esplanade in Parc Maisonneuve.
Boston QualifierYes — Check your BQ time

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Frequently Asked Questions

When is the 2026 Montreal Marathon and what time does it start?

The Beneva Marathon de Montreal full marathon runs on Sunday, Oct 11, 2026, with a 7:45am gun start from Parc Jean-Drapeau on Ile Sainte-Helene. It is the centrepiece of a three-day festival weekend (Oct 9-11) that also includes a half marathon, 10K, 5K, 1K and the Mile.

Is the Montreal Marathon a Boston qualifier?

Yes. The course is measured and certified by Athletics Canada and World Athletics, so a finishing time counts toward Boston qualifying. Use our Boston qualifying calculator to check your standard, and the pace calculator to plan the splits you need on the +172m course.

What is the course time limit?

The marathon has a 6-hour course limit, which works out to roughly 8:32 per kilometre (about 13:44 per mile). That gives walk-run finishers comfortable margin. Plug your goal into the finish-time calculator to confirm you stay inside the cutoff.

Is the Montreal Marathon course flat or hilly?

It is a fast, mostly gentle point-to-point course with about +172m of total climb and a few rolling sections, finishing on the Olympic Park esplanade in Parc Maisonneuve beneath the leaning Stade olympique tower. It rewards even pacing rather than a single big hill strategy.

How much does the Montreal Marathon cost and how do I register?

The 2026 full marathon is sold out. Entry is online through Race Roster with no lottery, but the full marathon fills well ahead of race day. Watch the official waitlist or bib-transfer window (transfers usually close before race week), or plan for the 2027 edition. As a reference, recent full-marathon entry has run roughly C$127-C$190 depending on the registration tier.

What is Montreal like as a marathon destination?

Montreal is a bilingual French-and-English city in Quebec where you will hear bonjour and hello in the same breath. Mid-October delivers peak fall colour, cafe-lined Plateau streets, the cobblestones of Old Montreal and a finish-line festival at the 1976 Olympic Park, making it one of Canada's most atmospheric autumn races.

Do international runners need a visa to enter Canada?

It depends on your passport. Visa-exempt travellers (most of Europe, Japan, Australia) need only an electronic eTA, applied for online before flying. Travellers from countries that require a visa must obtain a Canadian visitor visa in advance. Check current requirements with the Canadian government well before booking flights to Montreal-Trudeau (YUL).

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