P tit Train du Nord Marathon
Saint-Jerome, Canada · Sunday 4 October 2026
The P'tit Train du Nord Marathon is a point-to-point road race held annually in early October in the Laurentians region of Quebec, Canada. The marathon course begins in Val-David and finishes in Saint-Jérôme, traversing 42.2 kilometers through the Laurentian forest, following a linear route on Le P'tit Train du Nord Linear Park a converted rail trail.
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Adjusted Time
4:42:25
Time difference: +42.4 minutes compared to a flat, road, temperate course.
Course Details
Elevation Gain179m
Elevation High321m
Elevation Low94m
Weather Forecast
High28°C
Low12°C
Chance of Rain1%
How hard is P tit Train du Nord Marathon?
Very Difficultharder than 92% of marathons
Flattest / easiestHardest
On our difficulty model, P tit Train du Nord Marathon plays about 43 minutes slower than an average road marathon for a 3:30 runner. It ranks #90 hardest of 1150 marathons we analyse, and #2 of 51 in Canada. Use the calculator above to see the exact adjusted time for your own goal pace.
What will you run at P tit Train du Nord 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 P tit Train du Nord Marathon | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| 3:00:00 | 3:32:52 | +32:52 |
| 3:30:00 | 4:07:42 | +37:42 |
| 4:00:00 | 4:42:25 | +42:25 |
| 4:30:00 | 5:17:04 | +47:04 |
| 5:00:00 | 5:51:42 | +51:42 |
| 5:30:00 | 6:26:22 | +56:22 |
| 6:00:00 | 7:01:02 | +1:01:02 |
Use the calculator above for your exact goal time. Want a prediction from your own training? Try the marathon time predictor.
P tit Train du Nord Marathon 2026 Course Analysis
P tit Train du Nord Marathon is a full marathon held in Saint-Jerome, Canada. It is scheduled for Sunday 4 October 2026. The course is run on trail surface with 179m of total climbing, with its high point near 321m above sea level. For registration and full race details, visit the official P tit Train du Nord Marathon website.
Elevation Profile
With 179m of total climbing, this is a gently undulating course, ranging between roughly 94m and 321m above sea level. 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. Moderate temperatures between 12°C and 28°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 low chance of rain (1%), so dry conditions are likely.
Surface Type: Trail
P tit Train du Nord Marathon is a trail race, meaning the course includes unpaved surfaces such as dirt, gravel, or forest paths. Trail surfaces are usually slower than the road equivalent - often by 10-20% - because of uneven footing, technical sections, and frequently steeper gradients, though a smooth, non-technical or downhill trail can run faster than that suggests. Trail-specific shoes with good grip are recommended.
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