Cape Breton Fiddlers Marathon
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Event overview
The Cape Breton Fiddlers Marathon takes place in Sydney, Nova Scotia on October 18, 2026. All races start and finish at Victoria Park, 20 Ortona Dr, Sydney, NS B1P 7G9. The course runs along Sydney's downtown waterfront and is described as flat and paved. The marathon is a Boston Marathon qualifying race. Musicians perform along the course. Timing is provided by Atlantic Chip Sport Timing. Non-service dogs are not allowed on the course.
Race details
Available races include:
- Marathon
- Half marathon
- 10k
- 5k
- Glowing Hearth Kids Run
The marathon has a six hour time limit. No race support will be provided after 2:00 p.m. A race expo and kit pick-up are held at Victoria Park on October 17 from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Online registration closes on October 16 at midnight. Registration is also available during the expo. Registrations are non-refundable and cannot be deferred. The full (marathon) and 5k are part of the Run Nova Scotia Road Race Series. The half marathon is part of the Run Nova Scotia Performance Series. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.