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Cape Breton Fiddlers Marathon 2025
- Sydney, Nova Scotia
Hosted byCapebretonfiddlersrun
About Cape Breton Fiddlers Marathon 2025
The Cape Breton Fiddlers Marathon is an annual October event held in Sydney, Nova Scotia, along the city's scenic waterfront. Featuring flat, paved courses suitable for all skill levels, including a Boston Marathon qualifying full marathon, the race is accompanied by live local musicians that energize runners throughout the route.
Runners can choose from distances ranging from a 2 km youth run up to the full marathon. The race starts and finishes at Victoria Park, offering a friendly community atmosphere with amenities such as medical support, hydration stations, and post-race refreshments.
Distances and events
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MacDonald Auto Group 5k
Sun, Oct 19 · 8:00 AM
$40.11
4K
Doctors Nova Scotia Youth Run 4k
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$10
2K
Doctors Nova Scotia Youth Run
Kids OnlySun, Jun 8 · 9:00 AM
$10
2K
Doctors Nova Scotia Youth Run 2k
Kids OnlySun, Jun 8 · 9:00 AM
$10
Prices from the organizer. Please check the official website for up-to-date times and pricing.
Highlights
Boston Marathon qualifying full marathon course along Sydney's vibrant downtown waterfront
Flat, paved routes suitable for runners of all levels
Live local musicians performing along the race course
Strollers allowed only in the 5k and youth runs; stroller participants start at the back or keep right
Event attracts up to 1,000 runners with a friendly, community-focused atmosphere
Race day amenities include medical support, hydration stations, portable toilets, and post-race refreshments
Pets are not permitted on any course
Course
- Surface
- Road
- Location
- Sydney, Nova Scotia
Course details
- Start and finish at Victoria Park, 20 Ortona Dr, Sydney, NS B1P 7G9
- Flat, paved courses running along Sydney’s downtown waterfront Esplanade with views of Sydney Harbour
- Routes pass notable landmarks including Joan Harris Cruise Pavilion and Wentworth Park
- Certified Boston Marathon qualifier
- Professionally timed by Atlantic Chip Sport Timing
- Moderate parking nearby with some restrictions; participants advised to walk to start/finish
- Race day support includes hydration stations and medical aid
About the organizer
Organizer
Capebretonfiddlersrun
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