Marathon P'tit Train du Nord 2026

Marathon P'tit Train du Nord brings runners into the Laurentians for a point-to-point fall race with Saint-Jérôme as the finish-area hub. The weekend includes 35K, half marathon, and marathon options on the P’tit Train du Nord linear park.

The appeal here is straightforward: a net-downhill route, long straight stretches, and a strong nature setting through the Laurentian forest. It’s a familiar October target for runners looking for a fast course with a distinctly Quebec backdrop.

For runners building out their fall calendar, this sits neatly among marathon races in Saint-Jérôme and the broader cross country races in Saint-Jérôme pages.

The marathon follows the P’tit Train du Nord linear park from Petite Gare in Val-David to Place de la Gare in Saint-Jérôme. It is a point-to-point course with a gradual 220-metre negative drop, built on long straight sections through forested Laurentian terrain.

• Point-to-point race through the Laurentians
• 35K, half marathon, and marathon distances
• Start in Val-David and finish in Saint-Jérôme
• Route follows the P’tit Train du Nord linear park
• Net downhill profile with 220 m of negative drop
• Long, straight stretches through Laurentian forest scenery