Montreal Marathon

Montreal, Canada 21 Sep, 2025

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.

The route takes runners through several residential neighborhoods and parklands in the city’s east end. After departing from Maisonneuve Park, runners venture out to nearby green spaces such as Parc de la Louisiane and then follow a course that includes various parks like Parc Joseph-Paré, Parc du Pélican, Parc Lafond, Parc Idola Saint-Jean, and Parc Étienne-Desmarteau. The marathon course is characterized by sections of rolling hills and has a point-to-point layout, all on paved road surfaces. As the course winds through tree-lined avenues and city boulevards, sections might offer glimpses of Montreal’s diverse urban landscape, community parks, residential streets, and, depending on the route version, possible proximity to botanical gardens which are noted for their seasonal flora.

Organizationally, the event is managed with multiple race options held on the same day, supported by official timing, pacing strategies, and adherence to international standards, as the marathon serves as both a Boston Marathon qualifier and a World Marathon Major qualifier. Race day typically features seasonal weather for Montreal in late September, with average morning temperatures around 12°C, highs near 18°C, and lows dropping to 6°C.

The environment during the event is a blend of urban and natural scenery, with parts of the race unfolding along major boulevards and within large public parks. A significant portion of the event passes through green spaces, and the finish area in Maisonneuve Park often draws friends, family, and spectators, contributing to an energetic but non-commercial atmosphere. Marathon runners report experiencing a mix of residential quiet and community support alongside the logistical efficiency typical of established city races.

Participants encounter a moderately challenging course profile due to the rolling terrain but benefit from enthusiastic local support and varied urban scenery. The event is structured for runners of different levels, offering both competitive opportunities and recreational enjoyment amidst the setting of Montreal’s early autumn.

Generic Marathon Time This represents the time you would expect to run a "generic" marathon in. This is a marathon with around 250 m (800 ft) of elevation gain and a temperature around 10°C (50°F). For best results, use our Race Predictor.

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Montreal Marathon Time


Statistics

Elevation
Elevation Gain 186 m 610 ft
Elevation Low 12 m 39 ft
Elevation High 73 m 240 ft
Weather
Expected Temperature (Low) 4°C 39°F
Expected Temperature (High) 21°C 69°F
Chance of Rain 0%

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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.

The route takes runners through several residential neighborhoods and parklands in the city’s east end. After departing from Maisonneuve Park, runners venture out to nearby green spaces such as Parc de la Louisiane and then follow a course that includes various parks like Parc Joseph-Paré, Parc du Pélican, Parc Lafond, Parc Idola Saint-Jean, and Parc Étienne-Desmarteau. The marathon course is characterized by sections of rolling hills and has a point-to-point layout, all on paved road surfaces. As the course winds through tree-lined avenues and city boulevards, sections might offer glimpses of Montreal’s diverse urban landscape, community parks, residential streets, and, depending on the route version, possible proximity to botanical gardens which are noted for their seasonal flora.

Organizationally, the event is managed with multiple race options held on the same day, supported by official timing, pacing strategies, and adherence to international standards, as the marathon serves as both a Boston Marathon qualifier and a World Marathon Major qualifier. Race day typically features seasonal weather for Montreal in late September, with average morning temperatures around 12°C, highs near 18°C, and lows dropping to 6°C.

The environment during the event is a blend of urban and natural scenery, with parts of the race unfolding along major boulevards and within large public parks. A significant portion of the event passes through green spaces, and the finish area in Maisonneuve Park often draws friends, family, and spectators, contributing to an energetic but non-commercial atmosphere. Marathon runners report experiencing a mix of residential quiet and community support alongside the logistical efficiency typical of established city races.

Participants encounter a moderately challenging course profile due to the rolling terrain but benefit from enthusiastic local support and varied urban scenery. The event is structured for runners of different levels, offering both competitive opportunities and recreational enjoyment amidst the setting of Montreal’s early autumn.

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