Maritime races to do in 2026

Back in 2015, I walked my first 5k and enjoyed it. A few people at my father's work were participating in the Bluenose Marathon and asked if my dad and I wanted to join them, which we did. Both of us signed up to do the 5km walk and while I was able to keep up with him and a co-worker of his for the first third, they have longer legs than I do so I fell behind. I did eventually finish, with my official time being 55 minutes and 16 seconds, which is to date still my fastest time.

I did another race in 2017 and in 2021, made it my goal for the year to move more which I did. I signed up for five local races (3 of which ended up being virtual), four Virtual Run World races and did a couple of The Conquer Challenges. One goal I have for 2026 is to do four races, as the last few years I've only done 1-3, so I thought I would share now what races are happening around Nova Scotia this year. At the end of the year, I'll do a recap of how I did and what I was able to complete.

Hypothermic Halifax Marathon - February 15 - Halifax (10km & 21km)

Shamrock 'N' Roll 5k - March 15 - Dartmouth (5km only)

Night Owl 5k - March 21 - Halifax (5km only)

Bee Hive Fives - April 18 - Port Williams (5km & 5.25 miles)

Miss Miles 2026 - May 10 - New Glasgow (5km only)

Medavie Blue Nose Marathon - May 16-17 - Halifax (youth run, 5km, 10km, 21km & 42km)

Bumrun Halifax - May 24 - Dartmouth (5km only)

Johnny Miles Weekend - June 21 - New Glasgow (5km, 10km & 21km)

Run for the Lobster - July 5 - Pictou (5km only)

Annapolis Royal 5k - July 12 - Annapolis Royal (5km only) Nova Scotia Marathon - July 19 - Barrington Passage (6km, 10km, 21km & 42km)

Not Since Moses - August 16 - Five Islands (5km & 10km)

Valley Harvest Marathon - October 10-11 - Wolfville (5km, 10km, 21km & 42km)

Cape Breton Fiddlers Marathon - October 18 - Sydney (5km, 10km, 21km & 42km)

There are a few other races that do not have official dates yet but I'll include them below:

Lunenburg 5km Road Race & Muffin Run - normally June - Lunenburg

Dartmouth Natal Day Road Races - normally August - Dartmouth

Cobequid Trail Run - normally August - Truro

CIBC Run for the Cure - normally October - Halifax

Register for any of these races on Race Roster or google them to see where you can sign up.