2026 Michelin Tire Trot

"A World Heritage Site". The 5k is now a fundraiser for the West Nova Fuels Soccer Club and the Canadian Dory Racing Association and is part of the Run Nova Scotia Road Race Series! It allows kids in the Lunenburg County to participate in a great community program and we are also promoting the Lunenburg Dory Program.

The route will take you through a stroll through town starting at the community centre. Passing by the board walk and the Bluenose and many other working fishing vessels. Between breaths - Try to take in the sites of old buildings and salty air. The route takes you around the outside edge of town to see the Lunenburg Academy towering for all to see. Back into town for a downhill sprint to the finish line. The race starts at 9:00 this year and the race route will be open until 11am.

This event is always enjoyed by a large number of runners and walkers. There is a race t-shirt for those participants that register before May 15th. We do not mail out the race t-shirt if you do not show up on race day. Sizes are given out based on first come and first serve on race day. Please be aware that non-service dogs are banned from participating in the race and if you're running with a stroller please line up at the back.

The Awards and Reception: Begins in Lunenburg Community Center, 10 minutes after the final runner finishes the race. It is here where the hundreds of homemade muffins made by the numerous volunteers are found that make this an even further special event.

Special Draw Prizes: Many draw prizes are donated by local merchants. With some fun raffle draws on big prizes.

Race registration is $40.00 and $45.00 for race day registration. We are doing awards for Lunenburg County runners and we would like to track who our RNS members are so please check off if you fall into these categories.

This event is organized by the West Nova Fuel Lunenburg United Soccer Club and the the local Canadian Dory Racing Association. The race is to give back to the people in our community.

invited to enjoy a reception at the Hall.

Registration Fees

Includes t-shirt, food & beverage if completed before August 21

• Adults (19+): $35

• Youth (12–19): $20

• Kids (5–11): FREE!

Kids registered before the t-shirt deadline (Aug 21) will also receive a free event t-shirt! Both 1KM and 3KM routes will be offered. BBQ included for the kids. We would like to thank the Municipality of the District of Lunenburg for partnering with us to help support the kids' run and BBQ.

If you are able to, please consider donating!

All proceeds go toward the Broad Cove Hall and help us continue to offer this event free for kids. Any additional donations to help support this community event would be greatly appreciated.

Important Dates

• T-shirt deadline: August 21, 2026

• Food deadline and online registration closes: September 8, 2026

In-Person registration and kit pick ups

Broad Cove Hall

• Friday, September 11, 2026 — 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM

• Saturday, September 12, 2026 — beginning at 8:00 AM (morning of the run)

*Please note: t-shirts, food, and beverages are not guaranteed for registrations received within the final four days of the event.

We are excited to also be partnering with The Running Room!