2026 Nova Scotia Harbour Swim for The United Way

celebrate movement, community, and the beauty of life. This year’s run takes place on National Indigenous Peoples Day, making it an especially meaningful way to come together in celebration.

In-person Run Date & Start Time

• Saturday, June 20, 2026 | 7:45 AM

Location

• 15 Legends Ave, Millbrook, NS

Registration & Kit Pick-Up

• Friday, June 19 |4:00 PM – 8:00 PM

• Saturday, June 20 | 6:45 AM – 7:30 AM

Participants can choose from a 10K, 5K, or 2K distance. Walkers are welcome in the 2K and 5K events.

Following the run, join us for a post-event breakfast and awards ceremony. Breakfast for registered participants is included with registration. Guests are welcome and may purchase breakfast tickets at the door. No purchase is required to attend post-run events.

If you can’t join us in person, we also offer a virtual run option. Participate in the 2K, 5K, or 10K at any time during the month of June, in recognition of Indigenous History Month. Run in your own community, at your own pace, while still being part of the Summer Solstice Run.

The 5K and 10K races are part of the Nova Scotia Road Race Series, with the 5K designated as a Performance Series race. Both distances are Athletics Canada certified.

Virtual Run Details

Virtual runners may register for the 2K, 5K, or 10K. Registration closes June 1, 2026, with runs completed anytime between June 1–30. All virtual participants will receive a medal. Summer Solstice Run T-shirts will be available for purchase during registration.

Virtual participants may choose to pick up their race kit or have it mailed. When you complete your run, track your time using your watch, phone app, or fitness tracker, then log your results in Race Roster to be included in event standings.

If you’re running virtually, tag us on social media and share your experience with the community.

Important Notes

• Run Nova Scotia members can use promo code RUNNS2026 for a discount

• Non-service dogs are not permitted

• The course will remain open until all runners return

• No refunds will be issued

• Fees have not increased, race roster fees are automatically added.

Free Registration for 15 and Under & 65+

We're happy to confirm that Kids under 15 registered for the 2K will be automatically provided FREE registration as part of the Brooks Business Law 2k Kids Fun Run!

Thank you to Everwind Fuels for sponsoring Runners aged 65+ may participate in any distance for FREE!

Discounts are applied automatically at checkout. We gratefully acknowledge our sponsors for making this possible.

Please note that Summer Solstice Run registrations are non-refundable.

the iconic lighthouse, and along the beach with amazing views of the city.

Race Details:

• Jet Boat shuttle services from Halifax and Dartmouth waterfront will be provided by our friends at Sea HFX - at discounted rates! Now included as an option in the registration!

• Similar route to last year is approachable for varied skill levels.

• We are upping our leave no trace approach by asking all participants to bring drinking containers with them for the aid stations.

• Onsite medical support will be provided by Halifax Search & Rescue Medical teams.

• Trail stewards will be onsite to help with directions and our aid stations.

• Post race social will be on the island with goodies, prizes, and BBQ.

• We are continuing our tradition of signature coasters too.

As with all of our races we will be supporting Halifax Search & Rescue and the local Friends of McNabs Island through donations.

Inspired by the legacy of Terry Fox, Rob Tétrault is running across Nova Scotia to raise awareness and funds for the Canadian CMV Foundation.

Congenital cytomegalovirus (CMV) is the #1 infectious cause of infant disability in Canada, yet the Maritimes still lack universal newborn screening. Universal screening would ensure babies born with CMV get timely interventions, improving health outcomes and reducing lifelong disabilities.

Be part of the movement. Run alongside Rob for one (or more!) of the legs and help push for life-saving screening across the region.

Key Details:

👟 View each of the legs here.

📍 Location: Nova Scotia, Canada

📅 Date: Sunday, July 19 to Saturday, August 1

📧 Contact: [email protected]

How to Register

Step 1: Choose your route

Run With Rob 2026 is made up of 14 legs, each connecting two different communities between July 19 and August 1. Start by choosing the section of the route you want to join, based on the start and end locations that work best for you.

Step 2: Register your spot

Once you've selected your route from the list of legs below, you'll be asked to enter your details in the registration form.

Step 3: Select your distance and get ready to run

During registration, you'll be able to choose the distance you'd like to run:

• 5 km

• 10 km

• Half marathon

• Full marathon

Once you've registered, the Run With Rob team will be in touch to confirm your exact starting point. Get ready to run!

Bridge garage (behind Dartmouth HHB HQ) NO RACE DAY PICK UP

Run, walk, or hustle your way along the harbour! Harbour Hustle is a family-friendly summer event designed for runners and aspiring runners of all ages — from 3 to 93. Whether you’re chasing a personal best or just looking for a fun day outdoors, this is your chance to move and make a difference.

Why Participate?

Every step you take supports North Grove, a dynamic community hub offering programs, services, and space for people to learn, connect, and thrive. Your involvement helps strengthen community ties and create opportunities for everyone.

Event Highlights

• Race Route: Open from 10:00 AM to 11:30 AM

• Distance: 1.6 K

• Four heats: Men, Women, Youth, Children Under 10 years old.

• Family-Friendly: Kids, grandparents, and everyone in between are welcome! Yes, parent can run with their toddlers.

• Scenic Views: Enjoy the beauty of the harbour as you run or walk.

Register Today!

Spots fill fast — secure yours now and be part of something amazing!

*Non-service dogs are banned from participating in the race.

we now call Canada. As a founder and co-organizer of Black Lives Matter (BLM) - In This TOGETHER, our executive team wanted to look at ways to enable our group’s mission statement (see below) to educate, but also create a better understanding of slavery and its implications on the social determinants of health of people of African ancestry.

It is extremely important to spread awareness through acknowledging but also acting on ways to address anti-black racism past and present. To do so, we must acknowledge, act, and ameliorate.

The Emancipation Run/Walk is just one small step at MOVING forward in the right direction!

A little bit about BLM - In This TOGETHER: BLM- In this TOGETHER was formed on July 11, 2020 in Cherry Brook, Nova Scotia. This was largely in response to George Floyd’s death and the means to spread awareness by unifying people to MOVE within the BLM Movement, as sitting still does nothing.

Our group, BLM - In this TOGETHER supports the BLM Movement. This is done in contrary to the fact of everything that is going on in this world that has implicated the lives of Black people, and even here in Nova Scotia.

Our vision is to move within the Movement and to move to dismantle inequality, racism, police brutality, and systematic racism, but also bringing awareness to the impacts of such experiences on one’s overall health.

Date:

Saturday August 22, 2026

Where: 10 Cherry Brook Road ( Start and finish race/run)

Leaving the Black Cultural Centre turn left up Cherry Brook Road to the T junction. Turn left onto Cherry Brook Road and proceed as far as Loon Lake Road. Turn right on Loon Lake Road and run to turn around point heading back along Loon Lake Road until Cherry Brook Road take a left onto Cherry Brook Road and follow Cherry Brook Road back to the Black Cultural Centre. See below photo of measured race!

Time:

8:30am - 9:45am Race/walk kit pick up at 10 Cherry Brook Road ( Black Cultural Centre), as we will finish the celebratory event at this location!

930am -- Race whistle is blown at 10 Cherry Brook Road ( Black Cultural Centre) where the race will start and finish

NO COST for 5k Walk/Run (FREE) ~ TOGETHER let's spread awareness and make some positive change

Please contact: [email protected] for more information

T-shirts onsite for sale - Starting at $10.00 - $25.00 (not a part of your race kit)