5K races in Nova Scotia
5K races across Nova Scotia: 15 with a confirmed date (41 more are waiting on a date). Halifax and Wolfville have the most. Next up: Kicking PancreAS™ 5K - Nova Scotia on September 26, 2026.
Updated daily — every listing links to the organizer's official registration page.
When
56 races listed
- Saturday, September 26, 2026
Kicking PancreAS™ 5K - Nova Scotia
Dartmouth, NS · Road running · 5km · from 35
- Sunday, September 27, 2026
Paradise Apple Fun Run
Paradise, NS · Road running · 5km / 1km
- Sunday, September 27, 2026
L'Arche Antigonish 11th Annual Fun Walk & Run!Reg closes soonPrice rises soon
Antigonish, NS · Road running · 5km · from 20
- Date to be announced
Mustang RunDate TBA
Middle Musquodoboit, NS · Road running · 5km / 10km
- Saturday, October 3, 2026
Skyler Blackie Fit To Be A Hero ChallengeReg closes soon
Truro, NS · Road running · 5km · from 45
- Date to be announced
Strides for ObesityDate TBA
Halifax, NS · Walk · 3km
- Sunday, October 4, 2026
CIBC Run for the Cure — Halifax
Halifax, NS · Road running · 5km / 1km
- Sunday, October 4, 2026
CIBC Run for the Cure — Wolfville
Wolfville, NS · Road running · 5km / 1km
- Saturday, October 10, 2026
Valley Harvest Marathon
Wolfville, NS · Road running · 50km / 42km / 21km / 10km
- Saturday, October 17, 2026
No Bunny Left Behind
Oxford, NS · Road running · 10km / 5km · from 45
New races in Nova Scotia, once a month
Newly listed races, and the registrations closing in the next three weeks. One email a month, one click to leave.
- Sunday, October 18, 2026
2026 Cape Breton Fiddlers Marathon
Sydney, NS · Road running · 42km / 21km / 10km / 5km · from 45
- Date to be announced
Long Lake Lap DogDate TBA
Halifax Regional Municipality, NS · Trail · 3km / 1km
- Date to be announced
Hearts in MotionDate TBA
Halifax, NS · Road running · 5km / 2km
- Date to be announced
Iron Mines Walk, Run and RollDate TBA
Whycocomagh, NS · Road running · 1km / 3km / 5km / 10km
- Saturday, November 21, 2026
Halifax Movember Run 2026
Halifax, NS · Road running · 6km · from 29
- 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
- Date to be announced
Mahone Bay Reindeer Fun RunDate TBA
Mahone Bay, NS · Road running · 3km
- Date to be announced
Ugly Christmas Sweater Run!Date TBA
Lower Truro, NS · Road running · 1km / 5km / 10km
- 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
- 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
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?
- Kicking PancreAS™ 5K - Nova Scotia in Dartmouth on September 26, 2026.
- Which Nova Scotia cities host the most 5K races?
- Halifax (5), Wolfville (2), Dartmouth (1).