Marathon Sun Life de Granby
The Marathon Sun Life de Granby is scheduled for October 4 2026 in Granby, QC, at 230 Rue Drummond. The race starts at Daniel-Johnson Park and the course tours Granby downtown and the shores of Lake Boivin; the full marathon includes sections in Yamaska National Park. The routes qualify for the Boston Marathon and the New York City Marathon.
Distances offered:
- 42.2 km
- 21.1 km
- 10 km
- 5 km
- 2 km
- 1 km
Services include official chip timing, timing mats for split times and live tracking on the Sportstats mobile app. Included for participants are a post-race meal, a technical shirt unless declined at registration, a participation medal, distinctive medals by age category and medal engraving courtesy of Sun Life. Event photos are provided free of charge approximately 24 hours after the race. Bib pickup is listed as coming soon.
Refueling stations supply water and Brix electrolytes and some stations are near restrooms. A secure monitored area is available for bag drop. Shuttle service connects the Amazoo water park parking lot and Daniel-Johnson Park. Pace bunnies are provided for the 42.2 km, 21.1 km, 10 km and 5 km distances.
All courses welcome independent participants, people needing assistance and wheelchair users. Through a partnership with the Carte Accompagnement Loisir CAL, registration is free for accompanying support persons. Walkers may participate in distances of 10 km or less; separate medals are awarded to the top male and female walkers but age group medals do not apply to the walking discipline. Results are posted in real time on Sportstats and podium ceremonies honor the top three men and women in each distance as well as the top three in each age group. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
Marathon (42.2 km)
Corral opening: 8:20 a.m.
Warm-up with Idolem scheduled between 7:15 and 7:45 a.m.
Start: 8:40 a.m.
Podium: 12:15 p.m.
Time limit of 5 hours and 45 minutes
Recommended age: 18 years and older
Please be aware that routes are subject to change at any time.
Half Marathon (21.1 km)
Corral opening: 8:20 a.m.
Warm-up with Idolem scheduled between 7:15 and 7:45 a.m.
Start: 8:40 a.m.
Podium: 10:10 a.m.
Time limit of 3 hours and 30 minutes
Recommended age: 16 years and older
Please be aware that routes are subject to change at any time.
10 km
Corral opening: 7:40 a.m.
Warm-up with Idolem scheduled between 7:15 and 7:45 a.m.
Starts: Race: 8:00 a.m., Walk: 8:05 a.m.
Podium: Race: 9:30 a.m., Walk: 10:15 a.m.
Time limit of 2 hours
Recommended age: 16 years and older
Please be aware that routes are subject to change at any time.
5 km
Corral opening: 9:40 a.m.
Start times: Race: 10:00 a.m., Walk: 10:05 a.m.
Podium: Race: 10:50 a.m., Walk: 11:35 a.m.
Time limit of 1 hour
Recommended age: 14 years and older
Please be aware that routes are subject to change at any time.
2 km
Starts: 11:00 a.m.
Podium: 11:40 a.m.
Recommended age: 6 years and older
Please be aware that routes are subject to change at any time.
1 km
Starts: 11:30 a.m.
Podium: 12:00 p.m.
Maximum age: 12 years and younger
Please be aware that routes are subject to change at any time.
Useful information
What’s included
- Official chip timing
- Live tracking on the official Sportstats app
- Post-race meal
- Technical shirt**
- Participation medal*
- Distinctive medals for each age category
- Medal engraving courtesy of Sun Life
- Event photos
* Unless declined during registration.
** The shirt is included until September 3, 2026. After that date, it is available for $15 + taxes.
Bibs pickup
Coming soon
Shuttles and parking
Carpooling is strongly encouraged!
Shuttles: Between the Amazoo water park parking lot and Daniel-Johnson Park, from 6:15 a.m. to 3:15 p.m.
Bags drop-off
A secure, monitored area is provided for storing your personal belongings.
Refueling stations
Refueling stations are positioned throughout the course and at the finish line, providing water
