Cape Breton Fiddlers Marathon

OCT

18

2026

A waterfront race in Sydney, Nova Scotia, offering marathon, half marathon, 10 km and 5 km distances. The paved, flat course is a Boston Marathon qualifier and features local musicians along the route.

Sun 18 Oct 2026

Sydney, Nova Scotia

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Marathon Half Marathon 10 kilometers 5 kilometers

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Cape Breton Fiddlers Marathon

The Cape Breton Fiddlers Marathon takes place in Sydney, Nova Scotia, on Cape Breton Island. The course runs along Sydney's downtown waterfront near the landmark "Giant Fiddle." The route is paved and described as flat. The event serves as a Boston Marathon qualifying race.

The event offers multiple race distances with all starts and finishes at Victoria Park. Local musicians perform along the course to encourage participants. The day before the race, on October 17, the Fiddlers Race Expo is held at Victoria Park and race kits are available for pickup during the expo.

The organizing mission is to promote physical fitness and participation as part of a healthy, active lifestyle by fostering the enjoyment of running and walking for all ages and abilities. Online registration is noted as closing on October 16. The event also provides race results and race day videos.

Distances offered: Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.