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Race Information

Race	2026 Newfoundland Marathon - Sep 13
City	St. John's
Date	2026-09-13 at 07:00
Field Size	~108 runners
Time Limit	6 hours
Cutoff pace	8:32/km
Timezone	America/St_Johns
Official Site	Athletics NorthEAST Running Club
Registration	Register · 95 CAD

Race Day Weather

Average Temperature	13.7°C / 57°F
Humidity	87%
Wind	27.9 km/h
Rain Chance	47%
Typical Conditions	Mid-September on the Avalon Peninsula is cool, damp and breezy, typically 8-14C (46-57F) at the 7am start near Bowring Park, with high coastal humidity, an off-the-Atlantic wind and roughly a one-in-three chance of rain or drizzle.

What to Prepare: Treat it as a cool-and-wet race, not a warm one. A light, water-resistant top layer and a throwaway shirt for the start handle the damp Atlantic air; gloves are worth it if the wind off the harbour is up.

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 27.9 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	10.9°C	13.8°C	16.2°C
Dew point	7.3°C	11.5°C	14.8°C

Wet-day chance: 47% Runnability: 67/100

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

Course Profile

Course Type	Multi-loop road marathon
Elevation Gain	120m
Terrain	Road
Profile	A certified Boston-qualifier course centred on Bowring Park with gentle rolling terrain through the Waterford Valley, downtown St. John's and around Quidi Vidi Lake; modestly hilly rather than flat.

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Frequently Asked Questions

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

The Newfoundland and Labrador Provincial Marathon, run in 2026 under the Uniformed Services Run banner, takes place on Sunday, Sep 13, 2026, with a 7am marathon start at Bowring Park in St. John's. The weekend (Sep 12-13) also includes a half marathon, marathon relay and a 10K.

Why is this called Canada's oldest marathon?

It was first run in 1950, making it the oldest continuously held marathon in Canada and one of the oldest in North America, behind only Boston and New York. That heritage, not field size, is the draw: this is an intimate community race where finishers are counted in the dozens, not the thousands.

Is the Newfoundland Marathon a Boston qualifier?

Historically yes — the long-standing course was a certified Boston-qualifying route. However, the redesigned 2026 course (more distance inside Bowring Park, lower elevation) is being recertified and its BQ status is listed as in progress, so confirm with the organizer before relying on it for Boston entry. Check your standard with our Boston qualifying calculator and plan splits with the pace calculator.

What is the course time limit?

The marathon has a 6-hour course limit, with an early-start option for runners who need more time. Six hours works out to roughly 8:32 per kilometre (about 13:44 per mile). Plug your goal into the finish-time calculator to confirm you stay inside the cutoff.

How small is the field, and what is the race like?

Very small. The full marathon typically draws several dozen runners, with a record of 108 finishers, so it feels more like a club long run than a big-city event. You get an uncrowded course, real volunteer warmth and a finish line where everyone is cheered home by name, all wrapped in genuine running history.

What is St. John's like as a marathon destination?

St. John's is North America's easternmost city, a colourful harbour town on Newfoundland's Avalon Peninsula known for the painted row houses of Jellybean Row, Signal Hill, Quidi Vidi village and a famously warm-hearted welcome. Mid-September brings cool, changeable Atlantic weather and a quieter, off-season feel for a destination race far from the crowds.

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 online eTA before flying. Travellers from countries that require a visa must obtain a Canadian visitor visa in advance. St. John's International Airport (YYT) is the gateway; confirm current requirements with the Canadian government before booking.