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Marathon Details - Newfoundland Provincial Marathon

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Newfoundland Provincial Marathon

Newfoundland Provincial Marathon & Marathon Relay, Half Marathon,10K

St. John's, NF Canada

September 8, 2024

http://www.athleticsnortheast.com/USR

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Race Details

Two loops of 21.1 km. Start/Finish in Bowring Park, passing through downtown St. John's beside the harbourfront, and circling Quidi Vidi Lake before returning to the Park.

Contact Information

Name:	Steve Delaney
Address:	126 Topsail Road St. John's, NL, A1E 2A8 Canada
Phone Number:	709-579-2342
Email:	Email the organizers

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These details were last updated by the race director on 8/29/24 and may be out of date.
Number of Runners:	550
Number of Spectators:	500
Fees & Deadlines:	$95 - Marathon September 5
Start Time:	7:00 AM
Course Highlights:	Start Finish in Beautiful Bowring Park. Historic downtown St. John's and harbour. Beautiful Quidi Vidi Lake.
Course Refreshments:	6 Water Stations on the loop.
Certified? Certification:	Yes, NL-2022-024-PTBA (BQ)
Race Day Registration:	No
Online Registration:	https://www.athleticsnortheast.com/USR/
Packet Pickup Info:	Location: YMCA, Ridge Road Saturday, September 7, Noon - 3 PM
Marathon Ratings:	Course Scenery/Beauty/Interest: Good for First Timers: Crowd Support: Course Speed:

Race Organizer

Athletics NorthEAST RC & Provincial Marathon (8/29/24)

Stephen Delaney

Athletics NorthEAST RC has taken over hosting the NL Provincial Marathon as part of its Uniformed Services Run event as of 2022.

The previous course (established 2016) looping from Bowring Park to Quidi Vidi lake via the historic downtown has been adjusted and improved.

Note that all comments on this site prior to 2022 are no longer valid for the course or race organization.

Runner Reviews (6)

Course 3.2

Organization 4.3

Spectators 2.8

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Number of comments: 6

H. K. from Thornhill,Ont. (9/30/2013) "Challenging but Fun" (about: 2013) 11-50 previous marathons \| 1 Newfoundland Provincial Marathon COURSE: 3 ORGANIZATION: 4 FANS: 3 Very Challenging course. There could have been more water stations. Volunteers were enthusiastic and encouraging. Nice downhill for the last 2k of race.
J. F. from Calgary, Canada (9/24/2012) "Very disappointing" (about: 2012) 11-50 previous marathons \| 1 Newfoundland Provincial Marathon COURSE: 1 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 1 Organization was great, hospitality excellent, support was enough. It has the potential to be the choicest destination marathon out there given the fact: - most easterly city in North America - it is in St. John's, Newfoundland one of North America's Oldest Cities - St. John's military history wrt WWI and WWII (the historical sites are amazing) - St. John's cultural uniqueness However, this years route was two laps in an industrial section of Mount Pearl (7.8 miles worth) followed by a 16 mile out and back section on a secondary highway with a small shoulder, in the middle of no where Newfoundland and then back into another industrial section for the finish. No city sites, no Water Street or Duckworth Street, no signal hill, no views of the harbour or the Narrows, no run through Pippy or Bowring parks. Very disappointing and by far the ugliest route I have run (28). For the expense and time required to get to Newfoundland, I wouldn't recommend it unless they change the route.
W. C. from Richmond, Virginia (10/7/2011) "Superb event" (about: 2011) 11-50 previous marathons \| 1 Newfoundland Provincial Marathon COURSE: 4 ORGANIZATION: 4 FANS: 4 Enjoyed the day and the race. A little hilly on the back half. A bit windy in both directions on this year's race but not a major deterrent.The marathon teams were great support for the full distance runners and created a party atmosphere on the course. Well organised from start to finish. Could use more water stops in the last 10 K. The awards reception had plenty of good food and a great locale. With the proper marketing this should be a destination marathon given the fact that it is the oldest marathon in Canada and the 3rd oldest in North America. Congratulations to the race organisers and the best of luck for the future. Hope to run it again.
Keltie Voutier from Ottawa, Ontario (9/25/2006) "A race worth running!" (about: 2006) 11-50 previous marathons \| 1 Newfoundland Provincial Marathon COURSE: 4 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 3 Kudos to Tony Young and his small band of volunteers for pulling off a truly memorable race. Other than the trot through the industrial park, the course was designed with the runner in mind - essentially straight with no need to worry about cutting tangents. The organizational effort was second to none of the other marathons I have completed. Traffic control ran smoothly with water and Gatorade at strategic locations. The food at the finish line as well as the finishing medals and the cool t-shirts were totally unexpected and obviously well received. The fan turn-out was small but those there were extremely supportive and into the event. If you're looking for a small race that is all about a runner and the road, this is the race for you. I'd do it again.
J. W. from St. John's, NL (9/18/2006) "Great Race!" (about: 2006) 1 previous marathon \| 1 Newfoundland Provincial Marathon COURSE: 4 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 4 The route has changed from previous years. Great race - not too hilly until later stages of race. Fantastic finish area in one of St. John's most beautiful parks: Bowring Park.
G. R. from Canada (9/29/2003) "A no-frills event" (about: 2003) COURSE: 3 ORGANIZATION: 3 FANS: 2 The marathon is a small event with about 100 runners each doing the full and half marathons. The course does not go through the center of St John's, so it avoids the very steep hills that characterize the city. Unfortunately it also avoids some terrific historic sites and unique architecture. The course starts out by the airport, goes through some rural areas and past a big lake. Lots of wind. The organizers paid attention to the important things like runner safety and getting additional water to the runners on a hot day. More trivial details like finisher's medals, and gels on the course, were skipped.



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H. K. from Thornhill,Ont. (9/30/2013) "Challenging but Fun" (about: 2013) 11-50 previous marathons \| 1 Newfoundland Provincial Marathon COURSE: 3 ORGANIZATION: 4 FANS: 3 Very Challenging course. There could have been more water stations. Volunteers were enthusiastic and encouraging. Nice downhill for the last 2k of race.
J. F. from Calgary, Canada (9/24/2012) "Very disappointing" (about: 2012) 11-50 previous marathons \| 1 Newfoundland Provincial Marathon COURSE: 1 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 1 Organization was great, hospitality excellent, support was enough. It has the potential to be the choicest destination marathon out there given the fact: - most easterly city in North America - it is in St. John's, Newfoundland one of North America's Oldest Cities - St. John's military history wrt WWI and WWII (the historical sites are amazing) - St. John's cultural uniqueness However, this years route was two laps in an industrial section of Mount Pearl (7.8 miles worth) followed by a 16 mile out and back section on a secondary highway with a small shoulder, in the middle of no where Newfoundland and then back into another industrial section for the finish. No city sites, no Water Street or Duckworth Street, no signal hill, no views of the harbour or the Narrows, no run through Pippy or Bowring parks. Very disappointing and by far the ugliest route I have run (28). For the expense and time required to get to Newfoundland, I wouldn't recommend it unless they change the route.
W. C. from Richmond, Virginia (10/7/2011) "Superb event" (about: 2011) 11-50 previous marathons \| 1 Newfoundland Provincial Marathon COURSE: 4 ORGANIZATION: 4 FANS: 4 Enjoyed the day and the race. A little hilly on the back half. A bit windy in both directions on this year's race but not a major deterrent.The marathon teams were great support for the full distance runners and created a party atmosphere on the course. Well organised from start to finish. Could use more water stops in the last 10 K. The awards reception had plenty of good food and a great locale. With the proper marketing this should be a destination marathon given the fact that it is the oldest marathon in Canada and the 3rd oldest in North America. Congratulations to the race organisers and the best of luck for the future. Hope to run it again.
Keltie Voutier from Ottawa, Ontario (9/25/2006) "A race worth running!" (about: 2006) 11-50 previous marathons \| 1 Newfoundland Provincial Marathon COURSE: 4 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 3 Kudos to Tony Young and his small band of volunteers for pulling off a truly memorable race. Other than the trot through the industrial park, the course was designed with the runner in mind - essentially straight with no need to worry about cutting tangents. The organizational effort was second to none of the other marathons I have completed. Traffic control ran smoothly with water and Gatorade at strategic locations. The food at the finish line as well as the finishing medals and the cool t-shirts were totally unexpected and obviously well received. The fan turn-out was small but those there were extremely supportive and into the event. If you're looking for a small race that is all about a runner and the road, this is the race for you. I'd do it again.
J. W. from St. John's, NL (9/18/2006) "Great Race!" (about: 2006) 1 previous marathon \| 1 Newfoundland Provincial Marathon COURSE: 4 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 4 The route has changed from previous years. Great race - not too hilly until later stages of race. Fantastic finish area in one of St. John's most beautiful parks: Bowring Park.
G. R. from Canada (9/29/2003) "A no-frills event" (about: 2003) COURSE: 3 ORGANIZATION: 3 FANS: 2 The marathon is a small event with about 100 runners each doing the full and half marathons. The course does not go through the center of St John's, so it avoids the very steep hills that characterize the city. Unfortunately it also avoids some terrific historic sites and unique architecture. The course starts out by the airport, goes through some rural areas and past a big lake. Lots of wind. The organizers paid attention to the important things like runner safety and getting additional water to the runners on a hot day. More trivial details like finisher's medals, and gels on the course, were skipped.

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