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<div class="event-description__overflow-protector fr-view">The&nbsp;<strong>Cape Breton Fiddlers Marathon</strong>&nbsp;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&nbsp;<strong>Boston Marathon qualifying race</strong>. Runners will be joined by some of Cape Breton's talented musicians to provide encouragement along the way.
<p>On&nbsp;<strong>October 17th</strong>, participants can take part in the&nbsp;<strong>Fiddlers Race Expo held at Victoria Park&nbsp;</strong>from&nbsp;<strong>1:00-5:00 p.m.</strong>&nbsp;<strong>Race kits</strong>&nbsp;can also be picked up at Victoria Park between 1:00-5:00 p.m.</p>
<p>Online registration will be closed on October 16th at midnight.</p>
<p>Registration is also available during the expo between 1:00 p.m. and 5:00 p.m.</p>
<p><strong>* Note: registrations cannot be deferred and are non-refundable.</strong></p>
<p>The race will be professionally timed by&nbsp;<a href="http://atlanticchip.ca/">Atlantic Chip Sport Timing.</a></p>
<p>Non-service dogs are prohibited from participating in the race.</p>
<p>The Full and 5k are part of the Run Nova Scotia Road Race Series.</p>
<p>The Half is part of the Run Nova Scotia Performance Series.</p>
<p>The time limit for the marathon is six hours. No race support will be provided after 2:00 p.m.<br /><br /><strong>Start Times on October 18th, 2026:</strong></p>
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<li>Marathon start time: 8:00 a.m.</li>
<li>Half marathon start time: 8:50 a.m.</li>
<li>10k start time: 8:20 a.m.</li>
<li>5k start time: 8:40 a.m.</li>
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<p><em>All races start and finish at Victoria Park. 20 Ortona Dr, Sydney, NS B1P 7G9</em></p>
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Cape Breton Fiddlers Marathon - Race Reviews