FREDERICTON MARATHON 2027 RACE UPDATE
The 49th annual Stewart McKelvey Fredericton Marathon May Race Weekend is taking place May 7-9, 2027.
REGISTRATION OPTIONS
Single Event Registrations
| Event | Aug. 9/26 – Jan. 1/27 | Jan. 2/27 – Mar. 31/27 | Apr. 1/27 – May 7/27 |
| 5 km Run | $50.00 plus Race Roster Fee | $60.00 plus Race Roster Fee | $81.25 plus Race Roster Fee |
| 5 km Walk | $50.00 plus Race Roster Fee | $60.00 plus Race Roster Fee | $81.25 plus Race Roster Fee |
| 10 km Run/Walk | $65.00 plus Race Roster Fee | $78.00 plus Race Roster Fee | $97.50 plus Race Roster Fee |
| 21.1 km Run/Walk | $75.00 plus Race Roster Fee | $88.00 plus Race Roster Fee | $110.00 plus Race Roster Fee |
| 42.2 km Run Only | $85.00 plus Race Roster Fee | $98.00 plus Race Roster Fee | $122.50 plus Race Roster Fee |
| Virtual Event (any distance) | $40.00 plus Race Roster Fee | $42.00 plus Race Roster Fee | $50.00 plus Race Roster Fee |
| Youth Fun Run (200m, 500m, 1000m) | $8.75 plus Race Roster Fee | $8.75 plus Race Roster Fee | $8.75* plus Race Roster Fee |
Bundled Event Registrations
Event | Early Bird Aug. 9/26 – Jan. 1/27 | Regular Rates Jan. 2 – May 10 |
| 5km & 10km | $100.00 plus Race Roster Fee | $123.00 plus Race Roster Fee |
| 5km & 21.1km | $110.00 plus Race Roster Fee | $133.00 plus Race Roster Fee |
| 5km & 42.2km | $120.00 plus Race Roster Fee | $143.00 plus Race Roster Fee |
CERTIFIED COURSES
For the 2027 Stewart McKelvey Fredericton Marathon race weekend, the following courses 5k, 10k, 21.1k and 42.2k are certified.
PACE BUNNIES
We are working with True North Pacing bunnies and will provide an update later this fall.
RACE RECORD CASH AWARDS
The Fredericton Marathon offers cash awards for breaking the 10k, half marathon, and marathon race records.
The cash awards for the male and female race records are as follows:
| Distance | Starting cash prize awarded | Increase each year record not broken | Maximum cash prize awarded | Cash prize awarded for breaking a race record in 2027 |
| Men’s Marathon | $250.00 | $50.00 | $500.00 | $450.00 |
| Women’s Marathon | $250.00 | $50.00 | $500.00 | $400.00 |
| Men’s Half Marathon | $125.00 | $25.00 | $250.00 | $250.00 |
| Women’s Half Marathon | $125.00 | $25.00 | $250.00 | $250.00 |
| Men’s 10 km | $100.00 | $20.00 | $200.00 | $200.00 |
| Women’s 10 km | $100.00 | $20.00 | $200.00 | $200.00 |
RACE RECORDS
| Year | Runner | Time | |
| Marathon | 2023 | M – Stanley Chiasson, Charlottetown PE | 2:24:40 |
| 2024 | F – Sarah Mulcahy, Fort Kent ME | 2:50:17 | |
| Half-Marathon | 2019 | M – Lee Wesselius, River Glade NB | 1:08:07 |
| 2021 | F – Colleen Wilson, Ancaster ON | 1:16:48 | |
| 10km | 2021 | M – Alex Cyr, Wellington PE | 31:27 |
| 2018 | F – Shelley Doucet, Quispamsis NB | 35:57 |
GUARANTEED T-SHIRT
- All registrations received by 11:59 pm on March 30, 2027 guarantees you a dri-fit participant shirt but NOT the requested size. (Although we will do our best to accommodate your size request).
- Please be aware there is a six (6) hour cut-off for the marathon. If you have not passed the half marathon timing mat by 10:15 am (2 hours and 45 minutes after the start), you will be directed to the finish line and given a half marathon finishing time.
DRI-FIT SIZING
Men’s:
Short Sleeve Tee
Production Specifications
| XS | S | M | L | XL | 2XL | 3XL | 4XL | |
| Length | 27 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 31 | 31.5 | 32.5 | 33.5 |
| Width | 18.5 | 20 | 21.5 | 23 | 24.5 | 26 | 27.5 | 29 |
| Size Chart | ||||||||
| XS | S | M | L | XL | 2XL | 3XL | 4XL | |
| Chest | 32-34 | 35-38 | 39-41 | 42-45 | 46-49 | 50-52 | 53-56 | 57-60 |
Women’s:
LADIES’ General Sizing Guide
| Size | XS | S | M | L | XL | 2XL | 3XL | 4XL |
| Numeric Size | 2 | 4-6 | 8-10 | 12-14 | 16 | 18-20 | 22 | 24 |
| Bust | 32″-34″ | 35″-36″ | 37″-38″ | 39″-41″ | 42″-44″ | 45″-47″ | 48″-51″ | 52″-55″ |
| Waist | 24″-25″ | 26″-27″ | 28″-30″ | 30″-32″ | 33″-35″ | 36″-38″ | 40″-42″ | 42″-44″ |
| Hip | 33″-35″ | 35″-37 | 37″-39″ | 39″-41″ | 42″-44″ | 45″-47″ | 48″-50″ | 50″-52″ |
Youth Fun Run Sizing
| Size | XS | S | M | L | XL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Body Length | 20 1/2 | 22 | 23 1/2 | 25 | 26 1/2 |
| Body Length Tolerance | -/+ 1 | -/+ 1 | -/+ 1 | -/+ 1 | -/+ 1 |
| Chest Tolerance | -/+ 1 | -/+ 1 | -/+ 1 | -/+ 1 | -/+ 1 |
| Chest Width (laid flat) | 16 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 20 |
| Numerical Sizes | 4 | 6-8 | 10-12 | 14-16 | 18-20 |
Photo Video Release
In the event that you are registering a minor, you represent that you are the parent or legal guardian of the minor and permit, authorize, grant, and license to Race Parties the right to use the minor’s name, image, likeness, appearance, and voice in all Materials in perpetuity throughout the world in any medium whatsoever without further consent from or royalty, payment, or other compensation to you or the minor. Race Parties shall be exclusive owner of all rights in the Materials, including copyright. Images, photos and/or videos may be used to promote similar races or events in the future.