Call for Proposals: 2026 Fall Fundraising Run/Walk Partnership
The Fredericton Marathon invites local charity organizations to submit proposals to partner with us on a Fall 2026 fundraising run/walk event along Fredericton’s riverfront trail system.
Since 2019, the Fredericton Marathon has proudly collaborated each autumn with a local charity to deliver a community-focused event that raises both funds and awareness for their mission. For October 2026, we are opening the opportunity to the broader community through this call for proposals.
Partnership Opportunity
The selected charity will work with the Fredericton Marathon team to co-host a professionally supported run/walk event. This partnership sees the Fredericton Marathon and selected charity working together to put on a fundraising run/walk event, promoting health and wellness while raising funds to support the local organization.
Eligibility Charities must be able to:
Secure corporate sponsors.
Issue charitable tax receipts to participants and sponsors.
Provide personnel and volunteers to support event-day operations.
What We Provide
Event planning, coordination and operational oversight.
Race directors, course design, and logistics support.
Marketing and promotional amplification through Fredericton Marathon social media channels.
Access to our volunteer network and event-day systems.
What We Expect From Partners
Securing sponsors and planning meetings
Active promotion of event
Leadership in fundraising efforts and sponsor outreach.
Recruitment of volunteers to support race-day roles.
Proposal Requirements Proposals should include:
A brief overview of your organization and mission.
Why would this partnership be meaningful for your group.
Your fundraising goals and how funds will be used.
Your capacity to support event-day operations and sponsor outreach.
Any unique ideas or value your charity would bring to the event.
Timeline
Proposal deadline: June 12, 2026
Review period: June 14-19, 2026
Partner selected: June 21, 2026
Event date: October 2026
Submission
Submit proposals to Bruce Macfarlane, NBMarathonman@gmail.com.
Two new records and two new courses stole the spotlight at the 𝟰𝟴𝘁𝗵 𝗮𝗻𝗻𝘂𝗮𝗹 𝗦𝘁𝗲𝘄𝗮𝗿𝘁 𝗠𝗰𝗞𝗲𝗹𝘃𝗲𝘆 𝗙𝗿𝗲𝗱𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗻 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗵𝗼𝗻.
Despite Sunday’s downpour, marathoners, half marathoners, and 10K runners took on the city’s bridges, streets, and trails — while Saturday’s 5K participants and kids of all ages filled downtown Fredericton. In total, 𝟯,𝟲𝟳𝟭 𝗿𝘂𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗿𝘀 were registered across the weekend.
Saturday’s Evisitnb 𝗘𝗹𝗶𝘁𝗲 𝟱𝗞 delivered fireworks of its own. Forty elite athletes raced two loops of the downtown core, and 𝗯𝗼𝘁𝗵 𝗰𝗼𝘂𝗿𝘀𝗲 𝗿𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗿𝗱𝘀 𝗳𝗲𝗹𝗹:
𝗘𝗶𝗹𝗲𝗲𝗻 𝗕𝗲𝗻𝗼𝗶𝘁 (Sweets Corner, NS) set a new women’s record in 16:39, smashing her own 17:27 mark from last year’s inaugural race.
𝗛𝘂𝗱𝘀𝗼𝗻 𝗚𝗿𝗶𝗺𝘀𝗵𝗮𝘄 𝗦𝘂𝗿𝗲𝘁𝘁𝗲 (Central Chebogue, NS) clocked a blistering 14:01, beating the previous 14:28 record set by Mike Tate (London, ON).
Nearly $𝟴,𝟬𝟬𝟬 𝗶𝗻 𝗽𝗿𝗶𝘇𝗲 𝗺𝗼𝗻𝗲𝘆 was awarded to the top four elite women and top four elite men, along with recognition for the two new course records. The EVisitNB Elite 5K remains the only race east of Quebec City included in the 2026 Athletics Canada Road Race Label program.
This year also introduced a new 10K course and relocated the Trites Orthodontics Youth Fun Run to Queen Street and Officers’ Square — bringing even more energy into the heart of downtown.
Keep an eye out for registration details for May 2027.
A huge thank you to every participant, volunteer, sponsor/partner, and supporter who helped make the 48th annual Stewart McKelvey Fredericton Marathon.
Fredericton Marathon Launches Community Fund in Partnership with Fredericton Community Foundation
The Fredericton Marathon is proud to announce the launch of the Fredericton Marathon Community Fund, a permanent endowment established in partnership with the Fredericton Community Foundation. This fund will provide long-term support for charitable causes in Fredericton, ensuring a lasting impact for generations to come.
“The Fredericton Marathon has always been about more than running—it’s about building community.” said Christine Little, marathon co-race director.
For 48 years, the Fredericton Marathon has brought people together through sport, celebration, and community spirit. With the creation of this fund, the Marathon’s legacy expands beyond the race itself, offering runners, volunteers, supporters, and residents a meaningful way to give back to the community that hosts this beloved annual event.
Contributions to the Fredericton Marathon Community Fund will be invested and managed in perpetuity by the Fredericton Community Foundation. Annual earnings generated from the fund will be directed toward charitable initiatives that align with the Marathon’s mission of fostering health, wellness, and community connection. All donations, regardless of size, are pooled together to maximize impact, and official tax receipts are issued for every gift.
“This fund ensures that the spirit of the Marathon continues to strengthen Fredericton for years to come.” added Bruce Macfarlane, co-race director.
The Fredericton Community Foundation, a registered charity specializing in endowments, will oversee the fund’s management, guaranteeing that every contribution continues to benefit the community far into the future.
About the Fredericton Marathon Founded in 1978, the Fredericton Marathon is one of Atlantic Canada’s premier running events, welcoming athletes of all levels to celebrate fitness, community, and achievement.
About the Fredericton Community Foundation Founded in 1956, the Fredericton Community Foundation is a charitable, endowment-based foundation that helps caring donors support community causes that enhances lives in greater Fredericton region. Gifts are pooled and invested, and the earnings go back to the community forever, leaving a legacy of good.
Left to right: Christine Little, Fredericton Marathon Co-Race Director, Calvin Milbury, Executive Director, Fredericton Community Foundation, and Bruce Macfarlane, Fredericton Marathon Co-Race Director
Media Contact: Bruce Macfarlane, Christine Little co-race directors of the Fredericton Marathon, info@frederictonmarathon.com.
The Fredericton Marathon set a new record at the 47th annual Stewart McKelvey Fredericton race weekend.
Marathoners, half marathoners, 10k runners hit Fredericton’s trail and bridges Sunday with 5k participants and children of all ages braving Saturday’s downpour for a total of 3,234 registered participants.
Registration for May 2026 is now OPEN! Take advantage of 2026 pricing for a limited time!
The 2025 Stewart McKelvey Fredericton Marathon introduced a new course to 42.2k marathoners, utilizing the city’s northside trail.
The return to Sunday staggered starts was an additional feature.
39 Elite women and men ran two loops Saturday of the city’s downtown core in Atlantic Canada’s first-ever road race label event. The evisitNB Elite 5k is the only race east of Quebec City part of the 2025 Athletics Canada Road Race Label program.
Thank you to all the participants, volunteers, sponsors and supporters who helped make the 47th annual Stewart McKelvey Fredericton Marathon such a success!
Hard to believe that the 2025 Stewart McKelvey Fredericton Marathon race weekend, taking place May 9-11, is almost here. You’ve done the hard work, so trust your training and get ready to celebrate your success – because we’re looking forward to celebrating it alongside you! To make sure we’re all as ready as we can be on race weekend, we wanted to share some information and a few reminders with you.
CHANGE OF RACE START TIMES
A friendly reminder that Sunday’s race start times have CHANGED! Full and half marathon now start together at 7:30 am and the 10k now starts at 7:45am.
RACE KIT PICKUP
It’s important that you pick up your race kit (or arrange for someone to do so) in advance of the event you are participating in. That’s why we offer times to do so on Friday and Saturday. This year’s race kit pickup is taking place at the Delta Hotels by Marriott Fredericton, 225 Woodstock Rd as follows:
Friday, May 9th – 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm
Saturday, May 10th – 9:00 am to 5:00 pm
If you’re running/walking Saturday’s 9:30 am 5k Open, please make sure to pick up your race kit on Friday night. You can have someone pick up on your behalf, if you are unable to yourself.
**REMINDER There is NO race kit pick up on Sunday, May 11. See details HERE.
YOUR INFORMATION KEEPS YOU SAFE
Help us keep you safe! As soon as you pick up your bib, flip it over and add your information in the space provided – your name, any medical conditions, your emergency contact, and their phone number.
SWITCHING RACE DISTANCE
We understand that sometimes our training doesn’t go quite as planned. If you need to switch your race distance you can make this change at race kit pickup but give yourself some time as this will take a few extra minutes.
If you are looking to move up a race distance, this can also be done at race kit pickup, and we accept debit and credit.
HEALTH & WELLNESS EVENT EXPO
You never know what you’re going to find at the Fredericton Marathon Valley Graphics Health and Wellness Expo, which is held during race kit pickup. Be sure to check out the organizations and vendors who come out to support our event! You can learn more HERE.
RACE ROUTES
Though we will have volunteers and signs along the course, it is your responsibility to know the race route for the event you’re participating in. You can find the 2025 Race Routes on the Fredericton Marathon Home Page.
PARKING
Because of the race weekend events on Saturday and Sunday, some locations in the downtown area will have restricted access due to road closures and event operations. We encourage you and your friends to review the 2025 parking guide which contains a list of parking options, street closures and more. Please share with your family and friends who will come cheer you on! Click HERE for more information.
SUNDAY SHUTTLE SERVICE
Parking downtown can be tricky, especially when some streets are closed due to the event. To help, a FREE shuttle service will be offered to all participants (10k / Half / Full) on Sunday, May 11th as follows:
Departing from Delta Hotels by Marriott Fredericton Drop off: Sobeys, Regent St Parking Lot
Please be outside of the main entrance for pickup!!
Returning to Delta Hotels by Marriott Fredericton Pick up location: Sobeys, Regent St Parking Lot
6:30am – 7:00am Continuous Pickup
10:00am
Last pick up will be at 7:00am
10:45am
11:15am
12:00am
12:30am
Shuttle service is by taxi
Whether you decide to bring your own car or grab a ride with on the shuttle, you can find details on parking and our complimentary shuttle service HERE.
BRIDGE AND STREET CLOSURES ON SUNDAY
The Westmorland St Bridge will be down to two lanes for traffic from 6:30 am to 10:00 am as it is part of our race route Sunday morning. Also, to ensure the safety of marathon participants and volunteers, some streets will be closed around the race site and traffic will be delayed on others. Be sure to take this into consideration when planning how and when you will get to the race site on Sunday. More information can be found HERE.
GATORADE AND GU ENERGY GEL
The Gatorade for this year’s event is lemon lime – and it will be available at hydration stops along the race route.
Marathoners are expected to have their own gels, but we will have a limited supply available to help give you an extra boost should you need it. GU Energy Gel for full marathoners only will be available Sunday at the hydration stops near the 22K and 33K marks. The flavors are: Chocolate Outrage, JET Blackberry, Vanilla Bean, and Salted Caramel.
GOT A QUESTION? YOU’RE PROBABLY NOT ALONE!
As the event gets closer, you are bound to have questions – and we welcome them! That’s why we put together a list of questions we get on a regular basis, along with the answers. Check our FAQ page first before reaching out.
SOCIAL MEDIA MESSAGING
We encourage you to follow us on social media (Facebook and Instagram) as we will make announcements, changes, etc. on these pages to help keep you updated when necessary.
Hard to believe that the 2025 Fredericton Marathon race weekend is almost here.
Due to the high number of participants and potential congestion on the trails during the first portion of the race, the start format for Sunday May 11 is being adjusted.
NOW OPEN!! Registration for the 47th annual Stewart McKelvey Fredericton Marathon race weekend.
A NEW revised marathon route, NO fee increases, an Early bird discount, staggered Sunday start times and special 5k routes are all lined up to help get you to the May 9-11, 2025 race weekend.
“Our newly revised marathon route will see 42.2k participants use a portion of our city’s northside trail system never used by the race and a return to Sunday staggered starts will help alleviate congestion on the trails for all participants,” said Christine Little and Bruce Macfarlane, co-race directors.
Policies such as refund, transfers, NO deferrals, NO Sunday Race Day kit pick-up and children and youth-age road racing policies for the 2025 Fredericton Marathon race weekend can be found on to the Policies page.
THANK YOU to everyone for making this year’s 2024 King Street Pharmacy Run for the Shelters a success by participating, volunteering, sponsoring, donating or supporting the event.
The Fredericton Marathon volunteer organizing committee knows mistakes were made during Sunday’s portion of the event – we sincerely apologize to all of the affected participants.
After cleaning up from Sunday’s event, the marathon committee started reaching out to the 21.1k and 42.2k finishers to issue a formal apology and explain the mistake. Emails have been (and are still being) sent directly to those participants. Be sure to check your junk/spam folders.
If you have been affected by this unfortunate mistake, you can email your name, contact information and bib number to registrar@frederictonmarathon.com. Please do so even if you have already emailed us your concerns.
This year, for safety reasons, the Youth Fun Run is moving to the city’s Northside and will take place at the Nashwaaksis Middle School Track on Saturday, May 11th, at 2:00 pm.
“Ensuring everyone’s safety is paramount, which is why we made the decision to relocate the popular Youth Fun Run,” said Bruce Macfarlane and Christine Little, co-race directors of the Fredericton Marathon.
Moving the Youth Fun Run to the Northside track will provide a more secure area to host the 500 metre and one kilometre event for children, parents, organizers, and volunteers.
Parents/guardians will be required to pick up their child’s race shirt and bib at the marathon’s Race Kit Pick-Up at Delta Hotels by Marriott Fredericton.
“We understand that this move may be a little inconvenient, but we want to make certain everyone is off the streets and safe,” said Macfarlane and Little. The TritesOrtho Youth Fun Run is open to children two-12 years of age, features 500 metre and one kilometre events, and costs $8.75 plus taxes and fees.
