Races in Nova Scotia
Nova Scotia's race calendar runs from November 2026 through October 2027: 26 races with a confirmed date (91 more are waiting on a date). Halifax, Mabou and Advocate Harbour host the most start lines. Beyond the roads, there are 7 trail races on the calendar.
Every listing links to the organizer's official registration page.
When
117 races listed
- Saturday, November 21, 2026

Halifax Movember Run 2026Price rises soon
Halifax, NS · Road running · 6km · from 29
- Thursday, November 26, 2026

RUN/WALK for Government United Way 2026
nova scotia, NS · Road running · 5km · from 25
- Friday, December 4, 2026

2026 Athletics NS Indoor Last Chance
Halifax, NS · Track
- Saturday, December 5, 2026

2026 Santa Shuffle Halifax: Fun Run & Elf Walk
Lower Sackville, NS · Road running · 5km · from 62
- Saturday, December 5, 2026

Snow Folk Shuffle 2026
Halifax, NS · Road running · 5km · from 30
- Saturday, December 5, 2026

Mahone Bay Reindeer Fun Run
Mahone Bay, NS · Road running · 3km · from 20
- Sunday, December 6, 2026

Ugly Christmas Sweater Run 2026
Lower Truro, NS · Road running · 5km / 1km · from 29
- Saturday, December 12, 2026

3rd Annual Santa's Resolution Fun Run/Walk
Centreville, NS · Road running · from 33
- Saturday, January 16, 2027

Salomon Toboggan Run
Head of St Margarets Bay, NS · Trail · from 67
- Date to be announced

Pick & Shovel ShowdownDate TBA
Waverley, NS · Road running
New races in Nova Scotia, once a month
Newly listed races, and the registrations closing in the next three weeks. One email a month. Every subscriber is in the monthly $25 gift-card draw, held on the 1st. One click to leave.
- Sunday, February 14, 2027

Hypothermic Half Marathon 2027 - Halifax
Halifax, NS · Road running · 21km / 10km
- Saturday, February 27, 2027
Coldest Night of the Year — Amherst
Amherst, NS · Walk · 5km / 2km
- Saturday, February 27, 2027
Coldest Night of the Year — Annapolis Valley
Kentville, NS · Walk · 5km / 2km
- Saturday, February 27, 2027
Coldest Night of the Year — Antigonish
Antigonish, NS · Walk · 5km / 2km
- Saturday, February 27, 2027
Coldest Night of the Year — Truro
Truro, NS · Walk · 5km / 2km
- Saturday, February 27, 2027
Coldest Night of the Year — Yarmouth
Yarmouth, NS · Walk · 5km / 2km
- Date to be announced
Run Nova Scotia March Virtual ChallengeDate TBA
nova scotia, NS · Road running
- Date to be announced

Shamrock 'N' Roll 5KDate TBA
Dartmouth, NS · Road running · 5km
- Saturday, March 20, 2027
Night Owl 5KM
Halifax, NS · Road running · 5km
- Date to be announced

HHH Spring Rust BusterDate TBA
Oakfield, NS · Road running · 3km / 1km
- Date to be announced
Bee Hive FivesDate TBA
Port Williams, NS · Road running
- Date to be announced

Lily Lake Lollygag Trail RunDate TBA
Digby County, NS · Trail · 6km / 12km / 5km / 10km
- Date to be announced

The Callous CrowDate TBA
Porters Lake, NS · Trail
- Date to be announced

Canine ClassicDate TBA
Cole Harbour, NS · Road running · 3km / 1km
- Date to be announced

Halifax Search and Rescue's Eco-Endurance Challenge (E2C)Date TBA
Halifax, NS · Trail · 60km
- Date to be announced
Olympics Corner Spring Run-OffDate TBA
Sheffield Mills, NS · Road running
- Date to be announced

Wild Lakes 10KDate TBA
Halifax, NS · Trail · 10km
- Date to be announced

Salomon Wascally WabbitDate TBA
Folly Lake, NS · Trail · 31km / 62km
- Date to be announced
Super Shubie (Youth Running Series)Date TBA
Dartmouth, NS · Road running
- Date to be announced

Miss Miles (Johnny Miles Running Event)Date TBA
New Glasgow, NS · Road running · 5km
- Sunday, May 16, 2027

Bum Run Halifax 2027
Dartmouth, NS · Road running · 5km / 500m · from 13
- Friday, May 21, 2027

Medavie Blue Nose Marathon
Halifax, NS · Road running · 42km / 21km / 10km / 5km
- Date to be announced

Cabot Trail RelayDate TBA
Baddeck, NS · Trail
- Date to be announced
Bumrun 5KDate TBA
Dartmouth, NS · Road running · 5km
- Sunday, May 30, 2027
Lil Chiggy
Advocate Harbour, NS · Trail
- Date to be announced
MET Madness (Youth Running Series)Date TBA
Lower Sackville, NS · Road running
- Saturday, June 5, 2027

Keji's Backyard Ultra 2027
Annapolis County, NS · Trail · 500km · from 132
- Date to be announced

Eskasoni Nepisulti’kul RunDate TBA
Eskasoni, NS · Road running · 5km / 10km
- Date to be announced

Run Like HECSDate TBA
Halifax, NS · Road running · 400m / 1km / 5km
- Date to be announced
Give a Breath 5kDate TBA
Dartmouth, NS · Road running · 5km
Racing in Nova Scotia — FAQ
- How many running races are there in Nova Scotia in 2026?
- 26 races with a confirmed date are listed for Nova Scotia right now, plus 91 that ran last season and haven't announced their next one. The confirmed ones include 1 marathon and 2 half marathons. The calendar updates nightly.
- What is the next race in Nova Scotia?
- Halifax Movember Run 2026 in Halifax on November 21, 2026.
- Which cities in Nova Scotia host the most races?
- Halifax (6), Mabou (3), Advocate Harbour (2) have the busiest race calendars in the province.