The Blue Nose Marathon was the 16th largest marathon in Canada last year and was the 20th largest in 2022.
This year 4.1% of finishers qualified for the Boston Marathon and 5.8% of runners qualified for Boston in 2023.
This gives the Blue Nose Marathon the 30th highest percentage of Boston Marathon qualifiers in Canada last year and the 30th highest percentage so far in 2024.
Its Course Score of 97.28 ranks it as the 28th fastest marathon course in Canada and the 4th fastest course in Nova Scotia.
The typical race time temperature and humidity levels are within the ideal range for optimal marathon performance. This, coupled with the Course Score, gives the Blue Nose Marathon a PR Score of 97.28. This PR Score ranks it as the 27th fastest marathon in Canada and the 3rd fastest in Nova Scotia.
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Blue Nose Marathon Elevation Chart
Max Elevation: 244 feet (74m) Min Elevation: 3 feet (0m)
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This was a very fun run, through the major parks and attractions in Halifax/Dartmouth. I really enjoyed the community spirit, People on their front decks with their morning coffee cheering us on, some even provided runners refreshments and snacks. The thing I disliked the most is you go down a hill to climb a hill to finish.
Race Tips
The number one thing I took back was PRACTICE RUNNING DOWNHILL!!!. Other than torching my quads, the punishment on my feet was aweful(two bruised toenails)
Parking is generally well priced in Halifax, if you are coming from out of town I would suggest arriving Friday to soak up the festivities and staying downtown near the start and finish line
