We have a new date for the race.
The Annual Annapolis Royal 5K is now taking place on Sunday July 12, 2026. And we are back to our Athletics Canada Certified Route.
We are now open for registration.
We are still part of Run Nova Scotia's Run Series, AND the Run NS Performance Series! Join Run NS to compete in the series, and receive an extra discount. Enter you Run NS member in the promo code.
Of course, we still offer amazing age group and open prizes, food, music, and a great running party.
The course will remain open for 1 hour and 10 minutes.
Sign up early and get the flat, fast and picturesque Annapolis Royal 5K on your 2025 race calendar.
Please note that dogs are not permitted on the course - with the exception of service dogs.
FEE TRANSPARENCY IN EFFECT
Fees have not increased:
Early Bird: $35 + Race Roster Fees
Run NS Members: $30 + Race Roster Fees
🍎 Join us for the Paradise Apple Fun Run — a 5km experience as sweet as it sounds!
Breathe in the fresh valley air, feel the crunch of the orchard path beneath your feet, and soak up the beauty of Paradise as you wind your way through our beloved local apple orchard and along the Harvest Moon Trail. Whether you’re a seasoned runner, a weekend walker, or just someone who loves a good community day out, this apple‑themed 5km is the perfect way to celebrate fall, movement, and local flavour.
Expect cheerful volunteers, orchard views that practically glow, and a few delicious apple surprises waiting at the finish line. Bring your friends, bring your family — or just bring your love of a good time.
Registration 9:00 am; Children's run starts at 9:30 am; 5 km run will start at approximately 10:30 am.
Parking available nearby.
Please note that dogs are not permitted on the course - except service dogs.
🍏 Fresh air, fresh apples, fresh fun.
Sign up today and come "Run in Paradise"
6th annual Keji's Backyard Ultra
Cash payout structure...
50 yards or less = $1500 for the winner and $500 for the assist
51-75 yards = $2500 for the winner and $1000 for the assist
76+ yards = $5000 for the winner and $1500 for the assist
*Volunteers from the 2026 event, along with the top female and male receive a free entry, so you don't have to stress about registering!
Please take a look at the carbon calculator on the Tree Canada website and consider trying to offset your emissions to our event by planting a tree!
https://treecanada.ca/carbon-calculator/
This is how it works: starting at 9am, everyone has 1 hour to complete the 6.67k out-and-back course. If you finish before 10am, you get to sit, socialize, and rest until the next loop starts at 10am. This continues every hour until only one runner can complete the loop under 1 hour. If you are over 1 hour for a loop, your race is done.
This format is a super fun way to log big mileage with great people on a beautiful and easy gravel trail.
*Registration/Start/Finish location is at the Jim Charles Point parking lot.
75% refund up to March 1st, 2027 and 50% refund up to May 15th, 2027.
Transfers are not allowed since we have a wait list.
Deferrals are allowed if you can volunteer for an 8 hour shift at the 2027 KBU event, or at the 2027 Capes 100 in August.
Distance to the good stuff from the start/finish area:
Bathrooms & Showers = 12 metres
Beach (lake) = 65 metres
Lakeview Cafe & Eatery = 10kms (located in the park)
Hollow Log Cafe = 25.4kms (in Caledonia)
Clover Farm grocery store = 25.5kms (in Caledonia)
Pharmacy = 25.7kms (in Caledonia)
Nearest gas station = 54kms (Lequille Irving)
Out & Back Course with ~35m+/yard
parkrun is such a simple concept: turn up every Saturday and volunteer, walk, jog or run 5k.