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Running Races in Nova Scotia, Canada
Nova Scotia, Canada currently has 8 upcoming races with a confirmed date listed in RaceRove. Halifax, Annapolis County, Black Point and Five Islands have the largest concentration of events.
By distance, that includes 3 5Ks, 2 10Ks and 1 half marathon. Many events offer more than one distance, so a race can appear in more than one of those counts.
Another 7 annual races are waiting for next year's date to be announced.
- Upcoming, date confirmed
- 8
- Active listings
- 15
- Cities with races
- 12
Browse Nova Scotia races by distance
Upcoming races in Nova Scotia, Canada
All 8 with a confirmed date, soonest first.
Dates come from each race's own listing. Always confirm on the organiser's site before you book travel.
When races happen in Nova Scotia, Canada
- February
- 1 upcoming race
- June
- 1 upcoming race
- August
- 2 upcoming races
- November
- 2 upcoming races
- December
- 2 upcoming races
Nova Scotia cities with the most races
- Halifax
- 3 upcoming races
- Annapolis County
- 1 upcoming race
- Black Point
- 1 upcoming race
- Five Islands
- 1 upcoming race
- Lower Sackville
- 1 upcoming race
- Mabou
- 1 upcoming race
Browse Nova Scotia races by month
Annual events awaiting their next date
These races are held every year, but the next date isn't in the listing yet. The month shown is when each is usually held.
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Cape Breton Fiddlers MarathonSydney, NS Usually held in October · next date not announcedBy the Bay Properties Ltd. MarathonMembertou Half MarathonKeltic Kubota 10kThis Is Sundays 5k
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McIntosh 10km & 25kmHalifax, NS Usually held in October · next date not announced10Km Race25Km RaceVolunteer
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No Bunny Left BehindOxford, NS Usually held in October · next date not announcedBig BunnyBitty Bunny
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Salty 7Cole Harbour, NS Usually held in October · next date not announcedSalty 7 - 7 KSalty 7 - DoubleSalty 7 - Triple - Half Marathon
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Skyler Blackie Fit To Be A Hero ChallengeTruro, NS Usually held in October · next date not announcedOpen Category
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Stoney Point Walk, Run and RollOrangedale, NS Usually held in October · next date not announcedWalk 135 or 9kmRun 1
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The Chiggy UltraAdvocate Harbour, NS Usually held in October · next date not announcedThe Rockhammer1 Loop2 Loops3 Loops
Races in nearby provinces and territories
Guides from the RaceRove blog
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- 8 min read How to Choose Your First Marathon A practical checklist for choosing a first marathon based on course, weather, cutoff, travel, field size and support.
- 7 min read How to Find a 5K, 10K, Half Marathon or Marathon Near You A practical way to find running races near you: pick a distance, decide how far you'll travel, read the listing properly and confirm the details before you register.
- Blog All guides Planning advice for finding, choosing and travelling to races.
Running Races in Nova Scotia, Canada: common questions
- How many races are there in Nova Scotia, Canada?
- RaceRove currently lists 8 upcoming races in Nova Scotia, Canada with a confirmed date, plus 7 annual events whose next date hasn't been announced yet.
- Which Nova Scotia cities have the most races?
- By upcoming events listed in RaceRove: Halifax (3), Annapolis County (1), Black Point (1), Five Islands (1) and Lower Sackville (1).
- What is the biggest race in Nova Scotia, Canada?
- By estimated field size, the largest race listed in Nova Scotia, Canada is the Keji's Backyard Ultra, with about 175 runners across all of its distances.
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