A gently rolling, single loop (half marathon) and out and back (full marathon) course run on rural roads in the splendor of Autumn on the floor of the beautiful Annapolis Valley. The run takes place in picturesque Wolfville, Nova Scotia, during the annual Pumpkin Festival. Pasta Dinners are offered in restaurants from Irish pubs to more upscale restaurants- something for everyone. It is a Boston Qualifier that allows a qualifier to run this year's Boston Marathon or the next year's Boston Marathon.

Valley Harvest Marathon

Human Interest Story

The new venue went along with the new route for the 13th annual Valley Harvest Marathon. The course consisted of rolling hills when compared to the relatively flat course in previous years.

Post-Race Review/ Results

Alex Coffin of Saint John boldly predicted he would not only win the Valley Harvest Marathon, but do so in a new course record. He would have to beat David MacLennan’s course record of 2:34.52. Coffin went on to win but only ran 2 hours 41 minutes and 18 minutes. MacLennan would follow Coffin for second place in 2 hours 46 minutes and 44 seconds.

Coffin Top Finisher at Valley Harvest Marathon

Pre-Race Review/ Lineup

Event coordinator Dwayne MacLeod confirmed last week that some high-profile runners have committed to the running in the October 12 marathon. The race will include Alex Coffin, who won this year’s Saint John Marathon by the Sea. Coffin plan's on winning the Harvest Marathon with a new course record. The old record was 2 hours 34 minutes set last year.

Marathon Summary

Marathon Results