[1] The race was held in early August, but due to Saint John's coastal climate the marathon was known for its cool temperatures in spite of the summer season.

The marathon was given a multi-page feature in Runner's World magazine, which called it "A race with a big heart and a warm smile -- and a perfect late-summer spot on the calendar... just right if you're looking for a break from the heat down south.

[3] The marathon course began at the Lily Lake pavilion at Rockwood Park before looping around the South End of the city.

The course then headed back to the North End briefly before entering the West Side of the city via the Reversing Falls Bridge.

Runners in each of these events, regardless of the distance they ran, received medals that can be combined to form a "mega-medal" known as the "Tri-City Medallion.