Course des Pompiers Marathon
Quebec City, Canada · Monday 31 May 2027
The marathon route follows road surfaces throughout, beginning and ending near Collège Montmorency in Laval and traversing prominent urban landscapes and key city landmarks. Runners encounter a rolling profile, with elevation shifting from a minimum of 8 meters to a peak of 48 meters, and a cumulative gain of 176 meters over the course.
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Adjusted Time
4:02:38
Time difference: +2.6 minutes compared to a flat, road, temperate course.
Course Details
Elevation Gain176m
Elevation High48m
Elevation Low8m
Weather Forecast
High20°C
Low12°C
Chance of Rain27%
How hard is Course des Pompiers Marathon?
Moderateharder than 49% of marathons
Flattest / easiestHardest
On our difficulty model, Course des Pompiers Marathon plays about 6 minutes slower than an average road marathon for a 3:30 runner. It ranks #591 hardest of 1151 marathons we analyse, and #10 of 51 in Canada. Use the calculator above to see the exact adjusted time for your own goal pace.
What will you run at Course des Pompiers 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 Course des Pompiers Marathon | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| 3:00:00 | 2:59:39 | −00:21 |
| 3:30:00 | 3:31:04 | +01:04 |
| 4:00:00 | 4:02:38 | +02:38 |
| 4:30:00 | 4:34:18 | +04:18 |
| 5:00:00 | 5:06:06 | +06:06 |
| 5:30:00 | 5:37:59 | +07:59 |
| 6:00:00 | 6:09:59 | +09:59 |
Use the calculator above for your exact goal time. Want a prediction from your own training? Try the marathon time predictor.
Course des Pompiers Marathon 2027 Course Analysis
Course des Pompiers Marathon is a full marathon held in Quebec City, Canada. It is scheduled for Monday 31 May 2027. The course is run on road surface with 176m of total climbing, with its high point near 48m above sea level. For registration and full race details, visit the official Course des Pompiers Marathon website.
Elevation Profile
With 176m 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 May, the expected race day conditions are as follows. Moderate temperatures between 12°C and 20°C are expected. While comfortable for most runners, those targeting fast times should pay attention to hydration, as these temperatures can impact performance on race day. There is a moderate chance of rain (27%). Runners may want to prepare for wet conditions but shouldn't expect persistent rainfall.
Surface Type: Road
Course des Pompiers 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 Course des Pompiers Marathon against other marathons to find the right race for your goals.
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