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Our second race in our 2026 series. Urban Trail Racing is crossing the 'seas' to run Half Marathon Trail Race on McNabs Island! Join us on this island as we race by stone walls of Fort McNabs, past 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.
Welcome to the fourth edition of Run With Rob!
After powerful runs across Manitoba in 2023, New Brunswick in 2024, and Prince Edward Island in 2025, Run With Rob is heading to Nova Scotia.
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!
Harbour Hustle: One Bridge, Endless Hustle
A one-mile course from Halifax to Dartmouth across the Macdonald Bridge
AUGUST 2, 2026 10:00 AM
BIB PICK-UP: SATURDAY AUG. 1, 2026, Noon - 3 PM
Macdonald 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.
Despite slavery being abolished, anti-Black racism is still prevalent in our provinces and country. To honour Emancipation Day (August 1), collectively we are accepting that slavery existed in what 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)
2026 Nova Scotia Harbour Swim for The United Way
This fall the Provincial United Way campaign is swimming across the province.
From Wednesday, September 9th to Friday, September 11th fearless fundraising swimmers will plunge into harbours across the province where, one stroke at a time, they will engage in harbour hopping, United Way Style!
And YOU could be one of them!
We are reaching out to swimmers across the province to invite you to celebrate this unique opportunity with us.
All you need is two things to qualify:
To be able to swim 1500 metres in 40 minutes
To be able to raise $150 in pledges
Swim dates and sites:
Wednesday, September 9 – Shelburne - Shelburne Waterfront, bottom of St. Patrick's Lane - 12 p.m.
Wednesday, September 9 – Chester - Municipal Wharf - 6:00 p.m.
Thursday, September 10 – Halifax - Bishop’s Landing - 11:30 a.m.
Thursday, September 10 – Sydney - at the Fiddle - 6:30 p.m.
Friday, September 11 – St. Peter's Canal Locks - 8:30 a.m.
Friday, September 11 – Pictou – The Hector Quay Visitors Marina -1:00 p.m.
The PO2 Craig Blake Memorial Fitness Challenge is a sprint triathlon for military and DND personnel consisting of a 300m swim, a 6.5K mountain bike, and a 2K run. Participants may complete the swim, bike, and run legs as an individual or complete a single leg of the race as part of a relay team. The event is organized to honour the athletic achievements of avid cyclist and triathlete, PO2 Craig Blake, the first Royal Canadian Navy sailor to fall in Afghanistan. The goal of the PO2 Craig Blake Memorial Fitness Challenge is to bring people of all fitness levels together to strive to do their best through friendly competition.
Kicking PancreAS™ – Dartmouth, Nova Scotia
Pancreatic cancer is one of the deadliest cancers—but together, we can make a difference.
About the Event
Kicking PancreAS 2026 is a fun, inclusive 5K for all levels and abilities—whether you choose to walk or run, set a personal goal and take it at your own pace.
Returning to Prince Edward Island, we’re building on an incredible 2025, where we saw 451 participants and over $46,000.00 in donations. This year, we’re aiming even higher! Our goals are:
500 participants
$55,000.00 in fundraising!
We are counting on participants to invite friends, family, and colleagues to join the movement. Together, we can make 2026 our most impactful year yet, in Manitoba
Every step—and every dollar raised—supports pancreatic cancer awareness, patient support, healthcare education, and Canadian research, helping change outcomes for those impacted by this disease.
💜 Dartmouth, Nova Scotia — September 26, 2026
📍 Location: Mic Mac Canoe Club
⏰ Start Time: 6:30 PM (Check-in at 5:30 PM)
🕒 Course Open: 90 minutes
What’s Included
• Finisher medal
• Running bib
• Event swag
Let’s light up the night! Wear purple and glow-in-the-dark gear—costumes encouraged.
Race Kit Pickup
📆 September 25, 2026 | ⏰ 5:00–7:00 PM
📍 Decathalon, 21 MicMac Blvd., Dartmouth, NS, B3A 4N3
📞 PH: (902) 593-2233
⚠️ Spots are limited. There is NO onsite registration.
Fundraise for Impact
Participants are encouraged to fundraise and rally friends, family, and colleagues. Every dollar raised stays in Canada and helps fund critical programs and research that bring hope to patients and families.
Call to Action
Register today, set your personal 5K goal, start your fundraising, and invite your network to join you. Together, we can Change the Outcome.
2026 Santa Shuffle Halifax
Fun Run & Elf Walk
The Salvation Army’s Santa Shuffle is a national fundraising event supporting the local work of The Salvation Army in communities across Canada.
By registering for the Halifax Santa Shuffle, you are joining a community of participants and fundraisers helping provide food, shelter, and hope to individuals and families facing hardship.
As a Santa Shuffler, your registration includes:
A race bib.
A one-of-a-kind finisher's medal and Christmas Tree Ornament to celebrate your achievement!
Tons of fun with friends, family, and the entire community!
An opportunity to fundraise for your local Salvation Army, with every dollar raised helping to ensure practical assistance and compassionate support are available in your community.
New for 2026: Be a Holiday Hope Champion!
When you take part in The Salvation Army’s Santa Shuffle and become a fundraiser, you become a Holiday Hope Champion as you help raise funds to support the vital work of The Salvation Army in your community.
To thank participants for their fundraising efforts and early support, a number of limited-edition items are available:
Receive a limited edition 2026 Santa Shuffle Buff/Neck Gaiter
Receive a limited edition 2026 Santa Shuffle Toque
Receive a limited edition 2026 Santa Shuffle Hoodie
These items recognize the meaningful difference you are making. Every dollar raised helps provide food, shelter, and practical support to individuals and families facing hardship.
Please note: Donors will receive a donation confirmation when supporting the charity online, and The Salvation Army will be issuing official tax receipts for donations over $20.
Simplified Registration for 2026
We’ve made registering for The Salvation Army’s Santa Shuffle easier than ever this year.
For 2026, there is one simple registration option for everyone:
"Individual – 5K Fun Run / 1K Elf Walk"
Whether you plan to run or walk, all participants register through a single, streamlined process — making it quicker and easier to sign up and get started.
To ensure the event remains accessible to everyone, discounts are automatically applied at checkout:
Youth (18 and under) and Seniors (65+) receive $10 off registration
Group registrations receive:
10% off per registration for groups of 4–9 participants
15% off per registration for groups of 10 or more participants
No codes are required, and all eligible discounts are applied automatically when you register.
Run Nova Scotia is open to everyone – it doesn’t matter where you live, how old you are, whether you’re a new runner or a seasoned runner, whether you’re fast, slow or average or like to run long or short distances.
You will receive a member-only Run Nova Scotia T-shirt, with a new design for 2026!
You will receive exclusive information on road running in Nova Scotia via our member-only newsletter.
You will receive a registration fee discount of at least 5% on all Road Race Series events.
When you participate in Road Race Series and/or Performance Series events, you earn points for your efforts which go towards earning awards at the end of the year.
You will contribute to and participate in the vibrant Run Nova Scotia community, including at exclusive events like our pre-season Guesstimate Run and Year-End Celebration.
2026 registration is open starting August 31, 2025.
If you have a Run NS Membership ID, it is available HERE.
Memberships are non-transferable and non-refundable.
The Medavie Blue Nose Marathon is the largest annual running and walking event in Atlantic Canada! Known as “The People's Marathon”, the Blue Nose Marathon welcomes participants of all ages and abilities to celebrate healthy living and active lifestyles.
Now in it’s 24^th year, join one of Halifax’s most anticipated community events this May 21 – 23, 2027.
Registration includes:
Blue Nose Marathon Expo presented by Subaru
Routes with stunning views of Halifax and Dartmouth
Participant shirt
Personalized race bib with your name (if registered by 5:00 PM on Wednesday, April 28, 2027)
Blue Nose Marathon medal (or two if you're doublin' up)
Chip-timed race
Entry to win a trip for two to the Run Barbados Marathon & Wellness Weekend.
Kit Pick Up Information:
Date Time Location
Friday, May 21, 2027 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM Zatzman Sportsplex, 110 Wyse Road, Dartmouth
Saturday, May 22, 2027 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM Zatzman Sportsplex, 110 Wyse Road, Dartmouth
All prices are inclusive of 14% HST and an online processing fee.
parkrun is such a simple concept: turn up every Saturday and volunteer, walk, jog or run 5k.