FREQUENTLY-ASKED QUESTIONS

For more information please contact the Scotiabank Blue Nose Event Office at staff@bluenosemarathon.com

• How do I register for one of the races?
  1. Online through the Scotiabank Blue Nose Marathon website.
  2. Print and fax or mail or deliver registrations forms that exist on the web. (Fax, mail, email and you can deliver hard copy registration forms to the Event Office).
• Is there a registration cut-off date?
  Registration by mail or fax closes May 18, 2012. For the Full, Half, 10k and 5k races, you can register up to and including Saturday, May 19. For the Youth Run, last minute registrations will be accepted until Friday May 18. There is no race day registration. Your registration can be processed online (see registration), by downloading a hard copy of the registration form off the website and faxing it to the Event Office at 902-492-2888. Online registration services will be closed down effective Wednesday May 16 at 5:00pm (AST). After this date, registration can ONLY occur in person at the WTCC on Friday May 18 (10am - 8pm), Saturday May 19 (8am - 6pm).
• I registered for one race and want to run another, what do I do?
  If you wish to change a registration we are happy to assist. You can change your registration up to the time you receive your registration kit on May 20 or May 21, 2011. Refunds do not apply. If you are changing a registration that requires an additional fee, that increased fee is due at the time of re-registration.
  
  ALL RACE REGISTRATION CHANGES MUST BE COMPLETED OFF LINE BY CONTACTING THE SCOTIABANK BLUE NOSE EVENT OFFICE AT staff@bluenosemarathon.com
• If I have to cancel my registration, what is the process?
  Contact the Blue Nose Event Office to advise us of your decision. This notice must occur before 5:00 p.m. ADT, Sunday, May 13, 2012. The Scotiabank Blue Nose Marathon will automatically "carry forward" the participant's cancelled registration into the next race year. The Blue Nose is proud to provide this NO SWEAT REGISTRATION POLICY in lieu of refunds to current year registration fees. You can contact the Event Office by email at staff@bluenosemarathon.com or telephone at (902) 496-1889 during normal business hours. Registrations after midnight Sunday, May 13, 2012 are not eligible for the No Sweat Policy. It you would like to reactivate your registration simply contact the Scotiabank Blue Nose Event Office.
• What is the route like?
  The Scotiabank Blue Nose Marathon features five different road events, which together provide the opportunity to tour through many of the historical and new sections of our seaside city. Given our local terrain, the routes are somewhat hilly and challenging, but also contain vistas which feature major urban parks, the MacDonald Bridge, cityscape lakes, harbour waterfronts, exclusive residential areas and downtown commercial centres.
• During the race, will there be a secure area where I can leave my personal belongings?
  Yes, there will be a secure 'bag storage area' located at 'ice level' inside the Halifax Metro Centre. Baggage storage services will open at 6:30 am on race day, Sunday May 20. Upon returning to HMC, come see us again to retrieve your bag. Please bring ONLY ONE bag for storage as space is limited.
• Is there any opportunity for young people to participate?
  We're hearing every day that Nova Scotian youth have among the lowest fitness levels in Canada and we are doing something about that! So we've made youth fitness a primary focus of our event. We want to raise the level of awareness among youth, and their parents, of the benefits of a healthy body and healthy mind. Together with our Youth Run sponsor, Doctors Nova Scotia, we are expanding the participation of this year's Youth event beyond the boundaries of Metropolitan Halifax and are expecting 3,000+ youth runners on Saturday May 21 for the 4.2 km run. Many schools are establishing a youth running program that will see students complete the equivalent of a full marathon. If you are aware of Elementary Schools or Junior High Schools in Nova Scotia that are interested, or ought to be interested, in a Youth Running Program, please contact Kerry Copeland, Youth Running Program Coordinator at Doctors Nova Scotia: Telephone - (902) 468-8935 ext. 278 Email - or kerry.copeland@doctorsns.com
• Are there any charitable funds raised for the community?
  2012 will mark the 4th year of the Scotiabank Group Charity Challenge, a new fundraising program featuring the YMCA Strong Kids Program and 30+ other charities. It’s easy to support the charity of your choice from the Official Charity list with a new online donation system.
  
  For more info click HERE
• How can I purchase official Scotiabank Blue Nose Marathon merchandise?
  We have plenty of merchandise including shirts and hats available for purchase. Take a look at what's available through our online merchandise section or you can purchase these items in the retail area of our Active Living EXPO on Friday and Saturday, May 18-20 at the World Trade & Convention Centre.
• What is the weather like in Halifax in late May?
  Because we're right on the Atlantic Ocean, Halifax's weather can change rapidly. But on average, the temperature in Halifax in late May, during the day, is 10 - 15°C. Being optimistic and hardy Maritimers, we prepare for any weather day and especially enjoy the good ones!
• Are pets, child strollers and other equipment allowed on the race route?
  To ensure our routes are safe for everyone participating and spectating, our guidelines stipulate roller blades, inline skates, scooters, skateboards, rickshaws and bicycles will not be permitted on the race route. In addition, baby strollers, baby joggers and pets on and off leashes will also not be permitted.  We continue to welcome Nordic walking poles and wheelchair participants on the routes.
• What accommodations are available that weekend?
  The official hotels of the Scotiabank Blue Nose Marathon are the Delta Halifax and the Delta Barrington, both centrally located in downtown Halifax and readily adkacent to Race Headquarters at WTCC and Halifax Metro Centre. Delta has extended a special rate for the Blue Nose Race Weekend of $132.00/night + tax, single or double accommodation. For more information on the Delta Hotels, or the Scotiabank Blue Nose Marathon accommodations rate, please visit www.deltahotels.com/bluenosemarathon To book your room today, please telephone toll free 1-888-423-3582 or locally in Halifax area 425-7009 and quote the booking code of BIW
• What other race related events are happening on race weekend?
  Check the "Race info and events" section of the website for all of the weekend's events.
• I can't run but would like to volunteer. How can I do that?
  Volunteers play a critically important role in the success of the Blue Nose Race Weekend and we are privileged to have such outstanding civic and community support for such a big time, world class event. We'll need lots of helpers from registration to crowd control to chip clippers. If you can assist in any way, please check the Volunteer section to view a list of available positions. We expect we'll require 1,000 volunteers to ensure a smooth operation.
• How do I contact the Scotiabank Blue Nose Event Office?
  You can contact the Event Office by telephone at 902-496-1889, by fax at 902-492-2888, by email at staff@bluenosemarathon.com or by mail at #205, 3600 Kempt Rd, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada, B3K 4X8.