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Valley Harvest Marathon 2025

Date
October 12, 2025
Location
Wolfville, Nova Scotia
Events
7 Races

About Valley Harvest Marathon 2025

The Valley Harvest Marathon is a signature running event in the Annapolis Valley of Nova Scotia held during the Thanksgiving weekend, celebrating its 33rd year in 2025. Participants enjoy scenic valley routes with stunning views of apple orchards, horse farms, and gently rolling terrain. The event features a participant shirt, personalized race bib (if registered by September 24), a commemorative medal, and chip timing.

Races include distances from 5KM and Youth Run up to an Ultra Marathon (50KM), all on road surfaces. The marathon course is certified and serves as a Boston Qualifier, offering a memorable running experience in autumn's harvest season.

Race Schedule

Boston Qualifier

Valley Harvest Marathon 2025 - Virtual Run

October 11, 2025
5KM/10KM/Half/Full/Ultra Virtual
Boston Qualifier

Valley Harvest Marathon 2025 - Youth Run

October 12, 2025
Youth Run
Boston Qualifier

Valley Harvest Marathon 2025 - Marathon

October 12, 2025
7:30AM
42.2KM
Boston Qualifier

Valley Harvest Marathon 2025 - Ultra Marathon

October 12, 2025
7:30AM
50KM
Boston Qualifier

Valley Harvest Marathon 2025 - Half Marathon

October 12, 2025
7:40AM
21.1KM
Boston Qualifier

Valley Harvest Marathon 2025 - 10KM

October 12, 2025
7:50AM
10KM
Boston Qualifier

Valley Harvest Marathon 2025 - 5KM

October 12, 2025
8:00AM
5KM

Course Details

  • All races are on road surfaces
  • Full Marathon course is 42.2KM and certified Boston Qualifier
  • Ultra Marathon covers 50KM through towns in Annapolis Valley
  • Terrain features gently rolling hills
  • Scenic autumn harvest setting
  • Moderate humidity expected
  • Typical mid-October temperatures with highs around 13°C (55°F) and lows near 3°C (37°F)

Highlights

  • Participant shirt included
  • Personalized race bib if registered by 5:00 PM on September 24, 2025
  • Valley Harvest Marathon medal
  • Chip timed races
  • Ultra Marathon is Nova Scotia’s only road ultra marathon
  • Scenic routes featuring apple orchards and horse farms
  • Early start option available for Full and Ultra Marathons

RACE DAY COUNTDOWN

175
Days
175
Hours
175
Minutes
Date
October 12, 2025
Season
Fall (September-November)
Location
Wolfville, Nova Scotia
Avg Temp
Mild (10-20°C)
Avg Humidity
Moderate (40-60%)