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2025 Cape Breton Fiddlers Marathon

October 19th, 2025


The Cape Breton Fiddlers Marathon is located on the beautiful island of Cape Breton, along Sydney's waterfront. Known for its "Giant Fiddle", Sydney is full of vibrant, friendly runners who will welcome you with a smile. This flat, paved course runs along Sydney's downtown waterfront and serves as a Boston Marathon qualifying race. Runners will be joined by some of Cape Breton's talented musicians to provide encouragement along the way.

On October 18th, participants can take part in the Fiddlers Race Expo held at Victoria Park from 1:00-5:00 p.m. Race kits can also be picked up at Victoria Park between 1:00-5:00 p.m.

Online registration will be closed on October 15th at midnight.

Registration is also available during the expo between 1:00 p.m. and 5:00 p.m.

Note: registrations cannot be deferred and are non-refundable.

The race will be professionally timed by Atlantic Chip Sport Timing.

Non-service dogs are prohibited from participating in the race.

The Full and 5k are part of the Run Nova Scotia Road Race Series.

The Half is part of the Run Nova Scotia Performance Series.

The time limit for the marathon is six hours. No race support will be provided after 2:00 p.m.

Start Times on October 19th, 2025:

  • Marathon start time: 8:05 a.m.
  • Half marathon start time: 8:50 a.m.
  • 10k start time: 8:20 a.m.
  • 5k start time: 8:40 a.m.

All races start and finish at Victoria Park. 20 Ortona Dr, Sydney, NS B1P 7G9

Registration fees

Prices are inclusive of mandatory charges, items, and fees

By the Bay Properties Ltd. Marathon Closed

Online registration closed

    1. CA$67.05

      Early bird pricing

      Oct 25 – Jan 30
    2. Closed
      Jan 31 – Jan 31
    3. CA$77.84
      Feb 1 – Oct 17

Membertou Half Marathon Closed

Online registration closed

    1. CA$56.26

      Early bird pricing

      Oct 25 – Jan 30
    2. Closed
      Jan 31 – Jan 31
    3. CA$67.05
      Feb 1 – Oct 17

AuCoin Renovation 10k Closed

Online registration closed

    1. CA$45.46

      Early bird pricing

      Oct 25 – Jan 30
    2. Closed
      Jan 31 – Jan 31
    3. CA$56.26
      Feb 1 – Oct 17

Keltic Kubota Emmazing 5k Closed

Online registration closed

    1. CA$34.66

      Early bird pricing

      Oct 25 – Jan 30
    2. Closed
      Jan 31 – Jan 31
    3. CA$40.06
      Feb 1 – Oct 17

Contact information

Event contact
Cape Breton Fiddlers Marathon

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