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28FEB

Coldest Night of the Year β€” Nelson

Saturday, February 28, 2026Finished

Nelson, British Columbia

This edition ran on Saturday, February 28, 2026 β€” the last Saturday in February.

5km2km
Event page β†—ClosedRegistration happens on the organizer's site.

Next in Nelson

Run Like A Mother 2027 β€” Saturday, May 8 β†’

417 Baker St, Nelson, BC, Canada

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About this race

One of 222 Coldest Night of the Year locations listed on RaceFinder. The Nelson event ran February 28, 2026, over 5km and 2km.

A 2 km or 5 km fundraising walk, held the same February Saturday in about 220 Canadian communities - each one raising money for a local charity; in Nelson that is Nelson CARES Society. Signed routes, rest stops and a hot meal at the finish; walk the 2 km or the 5 km, in daylight or after dark. The 2026 Nelson walk drew 149 walkers on 33 teams.

Closed

This race took place on February 28, 2026.

Added from the organizer's own page. RaceFinder links you to the official page β€” always confirm date and details with the organizer. Your race? Update or claim this listing free β†’

What race day is usually like

5Β°/ -3Β°

typical high / low

46%

of days see rain

In Nelson this week of the year it is wet about 5 days in 10. This is what the last ten years did β€” not a forecast. Check one a few days out.

Daily records 2016–2025 for Nelson, via Open-Meteo.

Events on the day

  • 5 km Walk5km
  • 2 km Walk2km

Nelson, BC