Montreal Marathon
Montreal, Canada · Sunday 11 October 2026
The Montreal Marathon is an annual event held in Montreal, Quebec, typically scheduled in September. The race offers a range of distances including a full marathon of 42.195 kilometers, alongside half marathon, 10 km, and 5 km options. The full marathon generally starts and finishes within the expansive Maisonneuve Park, an 80-hectare urban green space that provides participants with both a scenic beginning and conclusion to their race experience.
Difficulty Calculator
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Adjusted Time
4:00:14
Time difference: +0.2 minutes compared to a flat, road, temperate course.
Course Details
Elevation Gain190m
Elevation High72m
Elevation Low12m
Weather Forecast
High21°C
Low4°C
Chance of Rain0%
How hard is Montreal Marathon?
Moderateharder than 39% of marathons
Flattest / easiestHardest
On our difficulty model, Montreal Marathon plays about 4 minutes slower than an average road marathon for a 3:30 runner. It ranks #706 hardest of 1150 marathons we analyse, and #20 of 51 in Canada. Use the calculator above to see the exact adjusted time for your own goal pace.
What will you run at Montreal Marathon?
Estimated finish times on this course versus the same effort on an average road marathon, based on its elevation, surface, and expected race-day temperature.
| Average-course time | On Montreal Marathon | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| 3:00:00 | 2:58:01 | −01:59 |
| 3:30:00 | 3:29:04 | −00:56 |
| 4:00:00 | 4:00:14 | +00:14 |
| 4:30:00 | 4:31:30 | +01:30 |
| 5:00:00 | 5:02:51 | +02:51 |
| 5:30:00 | 5:34:18 | +04:18 |
| 6:00:00 | 6:05:50 | +05:50 |
Use the calculator above for your exact goal time. Want a prediction from your own training? Try the marathon time predictor.
Montreal Marathon 2026 Course Analysis
Montreal Marathon is a full marathon held in Montreal, Canada. It is scheduled for Sunday 11 October 2026. The course is run on road surface with 190m of total climbing, with its high point near 72m above sea level. For registration and full race details, visit the official Montreal Marathon website.
Elevation Profile
With 190m of total climbing, this is a gently undulating course. The elevation changes are manageable for most runners and shouldn't greatly affect your pacing.
Expected Race Day Weather
Based on historical weather data for October, the expected race day conditions are as follows. Near-ideal running temperatures are expected, ranging from 4°C to 21°C. This temperature range is widely considered optimal for marathon performance, allowing efficient heat dissipation without cold-related issues. There is a low chance of rain (0%), so dry conditions are likely.
Surface Type: Road
Montreal Marathon is run on road surfaces, which provide the fastest and most predictable conditions for racing. Road courses allow for consistent pacing and are typically the best choice for a personal best.
Looking for an easier marathon or a tougher challenge? You can also compare Montreal Marathon against other marathons to find the right race for your goals.
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