5K races in Nova Scotia
5K races across Nova Scotia: 15 with a confirmed date (41 more are waiting on a date). Next up: Halifax Movember Run 2026 on November 21, 2026.
Updated daily — every listing links to the organizer's official registration page.
When
56 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
- 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, 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
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- Saturday, February 27, 2027
Coldest Night of the Year — Yarmouth
Yarmouth, NS · Walk · 5km / 2km
- 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
Lily Lake Lollygag Trail RunDate TBA
Digby County, NS · Trail · 6km / 12km / 5km / 10km
- Date to be announced
Canine ClassicDate TBA
Cole Harbour, NS · Road running · 3km / 1km
- 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
Bumrun 5KDate TBA
Dartmouth, NS · Road running · 5km
- 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
- Date to be announced
Lunenburg 5km Road Race and Muffin RunDate TBA
Lunenburg, NS · Road running · 5km
- Date to be announced
Michelin Tire TrotDate TBA
Bridgewater, NS · Road running · 5km / 1km
- Date to be announced
Doctors Nova Scotia Youth RunDate TBA
Sydney, NS · Road running · 2km / 4km
- Date to be announced
Ulnooweg Summer Solstice RunDate TBA
Truro, NS · Road running · 10km / 5km / 2km
- Date to be announced
Johnny Miles Weekend (Johnny Miles Running Event)Date TBA
New Glasgow, NS · Road running · 5km / 10km / 21km
- Date to be announced
Arnold Robertson 2 Mile & Dick Beazley Memorial 6 MileDate TBA
Hantsport, NS · Road running · 2mi / 6mi
- Date to be announced
The Ship Harbour Hustle "Classic"Date TBA
Port Hawkesbury, NS · Road running · 5km
- Date to be announced
Run For The Lobster (Johnny Miles Running Event)Date TBA
Pictou, NS · Road running · 5km
- Date to be announced
Chester Chipmunk's Trail Run ChallengeDate TBA
Trenton, NS · Trail · 5km / 1km
- Date to be announced
Running Of The SteersDate TBA
Kingston, NS · Road running · 200m / 1km / 5km
- Date to be announced
Annapolis Royal 5KDate TBA
Annapolis Royal, NS · Road running · 5km
- Date to be announced
55th Annual Nova Scotia MarathonDate TBA
Barrington Passage, NS · Road running · 42km / 21km / 10km / 6km
- Date to be announced
Course sur plage Cape to Cliff BeachDate TBA
Mavillette, NS · Road running · 10km / 8km / 6km / 4km
- Date to be announced
Chase The TreasureDate TBA
St. Peter's, NS · Road running · 5km / 2km
- Date to be announced
Dartmouth Natal Day Road RacesDate TBA
Dartmouth, NS · Road running · 3.2km / 9.7km
- Saturday, August 7, 2027
Not Since Moses
Five Islands, NS · Road running · 5km / 10km / 500m
- Date to be announced
Digby Scallop Days Fun RunDate TBA
Digby, NS · Road running · 2km / 5km / 10km
5K races in Nova Scotia — FAQ
- How many 5K races are there in Nova Scotia in 2026?
- 5K races listed for Nova Scotia right now: 15 with a confirmed date, plus 41 that ran last season and haven't announced their next one. The list refreshes nightly as organizers announce new dates.
- What is the next 5K race in Nova Scotia?
- Halifax Movember Run 2026 in Halifax on November 21, 2026.
- Which Nova Scotia cities host the most 5K races?
- Halifax (4), nova scotia (1), Lower Sackville (1).