Marathon P'tit Train du Nord
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Event overview
Marathon P'tit Train du Nord is an annual road running event held in the Laurentides region of Québec, Canada. The next edition is scheduled for 3 and 4 October 2026. The event takes place about 35 km north of Montréal and is organized on the first weekend of October. Registration for the 2026 edition opens in December 2025.
Distances offered include:
- Marathon (42 km)
- Demi-marathon
Course and key facts
The course is linear and runs in a natural, forested setting between Val-David (start) and Saint-Jérôme (finish). The route follows a cycling trail and has an overall negative elevation change of 220 metres. Organizers report a very high rate of qualification for the Boston Marathon for participants on this course.
Official course records for the marathon distance shown on event materials are 2:11:34 (2023) and 2:44:05 (2021). The event presents photos and past edition videos from recent years and lists results and media on its pages. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
