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: 8:00 a.m.
- Half marathon start time: 8:20 a.m.
- 10k start time: 8:45 a.m.
- 5k start time: 9:00 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
Registration closes in 15 days 18 hours-
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Register for By the Bay Properties Ltd. MarathonCA$67.11
Early bird pricing
Now registering Oct 25 – Jan 30 -
ClosedJan 31 – Jan 31
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CA$77.91Feb 1 – Oct 15
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Membertou Half Marathon
Registration closes in 15 days 18 hours-
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Register for Membertou Half MarathonCA$56.31
Early bird pricing
Now registering Oct 25 – Jan 30 -
ClosedJan 31 – Jan 31
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CA$67.11Feb 1 – Oct 15
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MacDonald Auto Group 10k
Registration closes in 15 days 18 hours-
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Register for MacDonald Auto Group 10kCA$45.51
Early bird pricing
Now registering Oct 25 – Jan 30 -
ClosedJan 31 – Jan 31
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CA$56.31Feb 1 – Oct 15
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MacDonald Auto Group 5k
Registration closes in 15 days 18 hours-
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Register for MacDonald Auto Group 5kCA$34.70
Early bird pricing
Now registering Oct 25 – Jan 30 -
ClosedJan 31 – Jan 31
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CA$40.11Feb 1 – Oct 15
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Contact information
- Event contact
- Cape Breton Fiddlers Marathon
Sponsors
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Glowing Hearth Kids Run
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