Canada’s racing calendar spans coast-to-coast — from the Vancouver Marathon’s coastal seawall views to the Toronto Waterfront Marathon (one of the most popular Boston-qualifiers in North America) to the Manitoba Marathon’s prairie miles. Cool temps, well-organized events, and the chance to add a passport stamp to your race medal make Canada one of the most accessible international destinations for American runners.
Below is the complete What Race To Run directory of 12 races in Canada — marathons, half marathons, 5Ks, 10Ks, trail races, and ultras across the country. Click any race for course details, registration links, and race-weekend logistics.
Why Race in Canada?
Canada’s racing calendar spans coast-to-coast — from the Vancouver Marathon’s coastal seawall views to the Toronto Waterfront Marathon (one of the most popular Boston-qualifiers in North America) to the Manitoba Marathon’s prairie miles. Cool temps, well-organized events, and the chance to add a passport stamp to your race medal make Canada one of the most accessible international destinations for American runners.
Where to Race in Canada
Top cities for racing in Canada: Vancouver (4), Niagara Falls (2), Banff (1), Mont-Tremblant (1), Quebec City (1). Each city offers a different flavor — from flat city-center road races to coastal courses to alpine trail runs.
All Canada Races on WRTR
Every Canada race in our database, sorted by date.
| Race | Date | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Banff Marathon | 2026-06-14 | Banff, Canada | Road Races |
| Beneva Vancouver Half Marathon | 2026-06-28 | Vancouver, Canada | Road Races |
| Lululemon SeaWheeze Half Marathon | 2026-08-08 | Vancouver, Canada | Road Races |
| Mont-Tremblant Half-Marathon | 2026-08-09 | Mont-Tremblant, Canada | Road Races |
| Beneva Quebec City Marathon presented by Brunet | 2026-10-04 | Quebec City, Canada | Road Races |
| Marathon Beneva de Montréal | 2026-10-11 | Montreal, Canada | Road Races |
| TCS Toronto Waterfront Marathon | 2026-10-18 | Toronto, Canada | Road Races |
| Niagara Falls 5k, 10k, Half & Marathon | 2026-10-25 | Niagara Falls, Canada | Road Races |
| Niagara Falls International Marathon | 2026-10-25 | Niagara Falls, Canada | Road Races |
| Vancouver Sun Run | 2027-04-18 | Vancouver, Canada | Road Races |
| Vancouver Int’l Marathon & Half Marathon | 2027-05-02 | Burnaby, Canada | Road Races |
| BMO Vancouver Marathon | 2027-05-02 | Vancouver, Canada | Road Races |
Planning a Trip to Race in Canada?
Destination racing in Canada works best when you arrive 2-3 days early to acclimate to time-zone shifts and recover from travel. Most popular Canada marathons fill nearby hotels 4-6 months ahead, so register and book accommodation in the same week. Check each event page for entry deadlines, qualifying times where applicable, and any visa requirements for international visitors.
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