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Montreal International Marathon Information
Starting Time and Location
The Marathon starts on the Jacques-Cartier Bridge at 9:00 am. To get to the starting line, we recommend you take the "METRO" (subway train system- underground) from the closest METRO station near you, and exit at the "Parc Jean-Drapeau" station, which is on the yellow line.. As you exit the underground station, and exit to outside, please follow directions and signs, to the start area on the bridge. * Please allow a 15 minute walk from the Parc Jean-Drapeau station to get to the starting line on the bridge!
What will participants receive?
All entrants in the Marathon will receive a medal, the official technical shirt, a light lunch at the finish line as well as a personalized certificate, available from our website a few weeks after the event. An "electronic timing chip" to be attached to your shoelace, is supplied in your race packet. This "chip" records your precise start and finish time, upon crossing the timing mats, at the start and finish line. You must return this timing "chip' at the end of the run, or you will be charged a $40.00 fee.
Time limit
The time limit to complete the 42,195 km (26.2 mile marathon) is 5 hours and 45 minutes. All runners who will exceed the time of more than 5 hours and 30 minutes should use the sidewalks for their own safety and security, which we always recommend.
Baggage Check
At the Marathon-Expo, you will receive a plastic bag to place your personal clothing in, that you may want to wear after the race, to keep yourself warm and dry. To use this baggage check service, you must use this SAME plastic bag on the morning of the race. You will be able to leave your personal effects at the start of the race, and they will be shipped to the finish line for you, where you can retrieve them until 3:30pm. The actual bag check site will be on the Jacques-Cartier Bridge where you will see yellow school buses. It will operate from 7:15am to 8:45am for the marathon participants. Remember to get there EARLY to avoid last minute panic, as the marathon starts at 9am.
Pace Bunnies
Pace bunnies will help and encourage marathon runners to achieve a "goal time" performance. Experienced runners known as "pace bunnies" will be identified with a "pace finish time" sign, with rabbit ears on it. There will be "rabbits" for various paces/speeds,and these times will be announced in the summer. They will also provide some advice, encouragement, and motivation during the run.
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