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Side-by-side comparison of elevation, PB potential, beginner friendliness, terrain, weather, and entry details. Pick two races and see how they stack up.
Race A
vs
Race B
Race A
BMO Victoria Marathon
Best for
First marathonsQualifying pathway
Race B
Tamarack Ottawa Marathon
Best for
Strong PB attemptsNewer marathonersFlat-course PBs
Race A
BMO Victoria Marathon
Victoria, Canada
Race B
Tamarack Ottawa Marathon
Ottawa, Canada
Date
Expected October 2027
Expected May 2027
Month
Oct
May
Location
🇨🇦 Victoria, Canada
🇨🇦 Ottawa, Canada
Terrain
Road
Road
Elevation gain
115 m
▲
95 m
PB potential
▲
Beginner friendly
▲
World Major
No
No
Entry type
Open
Open
Entry status
Check official site
Check official site
Season
Autumn · Americas
Spring · Americas
Race-day temp.
10–17°C
10–19°C
Conditions
Pacific coastal October — mild and often sunny
Canadian spring — tulip season, often sunny
Humidity
65–75%
50–65%
Wind
10–20 km/h off the strait
10–20 km/h
Qualifies for
Boston Marathon
Boston Marathon
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