
Valley Harvest Marathon 2025
Date
October 12, 2025
Location
Wolfville, Nova Scotia
Events
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.
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
Please check the official website for up-to-date times and pricing
Valley Harvest Marathon 2025 - Virtual Run
Virtual
Boston Qualifier
Valley Harvest Marathon 2025 - Youth Run
Road
Boston Qualifier
Valley Harvest Marathon 2025 - Marathon
Boston-Qualifying full marathon through apple orchards and farmland on certified roads in the Annapolis Valley.
Road
Boston Qualifier
Valley Harvest Marathon 2025 - Ultra Marathon
Nova Scotia’s only Ultra Marathon road race, covering 50KM through scenic towns of the Annapolis Valley in autumn.
Ultra
Boston Qualifier
Valley Harvest Marathon 2025 - Half Marathon
Half marathon road race showcasing the scenic beauty of the Annapolis Valley.
Road
Boston Qualifier
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)
- 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)
Race 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
- 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%)