Run For The Lobster 2026 (Johnny Miles Running Event)

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• Jul

  11

  Sat
  Chester Chipmunk's Trail Run Challenge

  Vetrans Way, Trenton, Nova Scotia, Canada
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  Distance: 9.8 km from Pictou

  Sat, Jul 11, 2026 at 8:30 AM

  Chester Chipmunk's Trail Challenge

  Get ready to hit the trails at Trenton Park for the Chester Chipmunk's Trail Challenge on Saturday, July 11th!

  Whether you're an experienced trail runner, a weekend warrior, or a family looking for an active morning outdoors, there's a distance for everyone. Choose from our 1K Family Fun Run or 5K Trail Run and experience the natural beauty of one of Pictou County's most scenic trail networks.

  5K Trail Run

  Challenge yourself on a course featuring winding forest trails, rolling terrain, and beautiful park scenery. The route offers a fun and rewarding trail running experience for both seasoned runners and those looking to try something new. Race for a personal best, enjoy the challenge, or simply soak in the atmosphere and enjoy the journey.

  1K Family Fun Run

  Perfect for children, families, and participants of all abilities, the 1K Family Fun Run is a non-competitive event focused on fun, movement, and community. Walk, jog, or run your way through the course and celebrate crossing the finish line together.

  Event Details

  📅 Saturday, July 11, 2026

  📍 Trenton Park, Trenton, Nova Scotia

  🕣 Race Start: 8:30 AM

  🏃 Distances: 1K Family Fun Run | 5K Trail Run

  🎖️ Finisher Award for All Participants

  🌲 Scenic Forest Trails

  👟 Runners and Walkers Welcome

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• Jul

  19

  Sun
  Melmerby Triathlon 2026 (Johnny Miles Running Event)

  6280 Little Harbour Road, Melmerby Beach, Nova Scotia, Canada
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  Distance: 17.9 km from Pictou

  Sun, Jul 19, 2026 at 8:30 AM

  Johnny Miles Running Event

  Melmerby Triathlon

  A scenic triathlon along the beautiful Northumberland Shore. A great race for first-timers and elite triathletes alike! The event consists of a Try-A-Tri, Super Sprint, Sprint and Olympic Distance Triathlon. The day truly does offer something for everyone and teams welcome in all events.

  When - Sunday July 19th, 2026

  Where - Melmerby Beach Provincial Park, Pictou County, NS

  Registration Fee

  Try-A-Tri, Super Sprint, Sprint, Olympic - $75.00 + tax & processing fees

  Team of 2 - $125.00 + tax and processing fees

  Team of 3 - $ $180.00 + tax and processing fees

  Race Kit Pick up

  • Saturday July 18th , 2025 12-2pm

  • Pictou County Cycle 2619 Westville Rd, New Glasgow NS B2h 5C6

  • Sunday July 18th, 2025 6:30am-8:00am

  • Melmerby Beach Provincial Park (event location)

  Race Kit Includes:

  • Race Bibs

  • Swim Cap

  • Finishing Medal

  • Atlantic Chip Timed Event

  • Free Race Photos

  • Free on-site Parking

  • Post Race Subway and Tim Horton's Refreshments

  No Refunds or Deferrals

  *The Super Sprint is the same distance as the Try-A-Tri but is a Timed Event, the Try-A-Tri is Not Timed.

  Swim

  • The swim is a rectangle swim, the long sides run parallel to the shore and will be as close to shore as we can set it up

  • The swim course will be a loop course - one loop for the Sprint, two for the Olympic and a partial for the Try-A-Tri and Super Sprint

  Bike

  • All Events are an out and back

  Run

  • This is a loop course and you stay on the beach road and use the trails at the end of the beach road

  • Sprint is one loop, up and back, and the Olympic is two loops up and back, the Try-A-Tri / Super Sprint is 1 Km up and 1 Km back

  • The run for all events is “Pancake Flat” and the trails offer full shade

  Important Notice Concerning The Transition Area

  To control traffic for the safety of our participants on the bike portion of the race route and in the transition area itself, please note that the transition area will remain Closed until 11:00 AM or until ALL BIKES are re-racked. Please plan to stay at the event and cheer on your fellow athletes until the transition area reopens at 11:00 am.

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  BeginnerOlympicRunSprintSuper SprintTrailTriathlonTry-A-Tri via RaceRoster

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• Jul

  11

  Sat
  Butter Trail parkrun

  39 Creamery Road, Tatamagouche, Nova Scotia, Canada
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  Distance: 43.4 km from Pictou

  Every Saturday at 9:00 AM

  parkrun is such a simple concept: turn up every Saturday and volunteer, walk, jog or run 5k.

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