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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)
parkrun is such a simple concept: turn up every Saturday and volunteer, walk, jog or run 5k.
parkrun is such a simple concept: turn up every Saturday and volunteer, walk, jog or run 5k.
Event Details
Cobequid Trail Run - 20^th Annual
August 30, 2026
5K, 10K & Half Marathon
Online Registration with Early Bird Pricing
Will be closing Friday, August 28th at 11:59 PM (Midnight)
ONLINE REGISTRATION EARLY BIRD PRICES
$35.00 YOUTH
$50.00 ADULTS
$45.00 RNS MEMBERS
*After August 28, 2026 the price is $60.00 per registration
*Prices above do not include online booking processing fees
Onsite Registration: 6:30 a.m. - 7:45a.m.
NEW START TIMES
Half Marathon will begin at 8:00a.m. (new start time)
5k & 10k will begin at 8:30a.m. (new start time)
The Cobequid Trail Run will begin on Kaulback Street on the Cobequid Trail and the finish is located behind the NSCC Sport and Wellness Centre. The route is an out and back flat course heading westerly out of Truro on the trail.
This is a Race Roster timed event, with chip start and finish.
Registration will take place outside Davis Hall (weather permitting).
Onsite registration will take place inside Davis Hall.
Washrooms, change rooms, and showers located inside the NSCC Sport and Wellness Centre are available to runners. Washrooms are also available outside.
Continental breakfast and award presentation will follow outside the NSCC gym on the grass.
No dogs permitted, with the exception of guide dogs. No strollers.
Please note youth will be running the same course, at the same time, as other participants.
Event course will be open for 3 hours and 15 mins*
For just a few hours, on just a few days of the year, the tides are low enough in this area of the Bay to run the ocean floor. It's muddy, it's rough, it's a blast! Dig out your old shoes and come get stuck with us. If you're up for a bit of fresh, authentic, seaside fun, then this will be one of the most memorable experiences of your life!
Space is limited, so register early!
Registration includes:
Stunning seaside Minas Basin views
Not Since Moses branded swag item
Personalized race bib (if registered by 5:00 PM on Wednesday, July 22, 2026)
Not Since Moses medal
Chip-timed race
Kit Pick Up Information:
Date Time Location
Thursday, August 13, 2026 12:00 PM – 6:00 PM Aerobics First, 6166 Quinpool Road, Halifax
Saturday, August 15, 2026 12:00 PM – 6:00 PM Five Islands Lighthouse Park, 140 Broderick Lane, Route 2, Lower Five Islands, NS
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.