RACE INFO & EVENTS

Scotiabank Blue Nose Marathon has a variety of events for all fitness levels - walkers or runners. From the 4.2k Youth run to the 42.2k Full Marathon, there is something for everyone including a 5k, 10k and Half Marathon (21.1k)
For more detailed information about traffic interruptions and street closures in your neighbourhood visit the community relations section.

2010 RACE INFORMATION

Registration

Click here  to register and to learn all the important registration information.

RACE WEEKEND EVENTS

Race Weekend is far more than simply participating in one of the five distance events of your choice. "Myles" has carefully prepared a special 3-day series of events designed to provide you, your family, your friends etc with one great experience after another. Click here for details!

Our Commitment to You!

It's not just a run. Nor is it just a walk. It's a blast. It's probably the most fun you can legally have on our city streets. When you prepare for the Scotiabank Blue Nose Marathon, be sure to buff up your spirit of fun. In return, we commit to making the experience of all participants an extraordinary one. In an effort to fulfill this commitment, you can count on the following:

• Over 1,000 friendly volunteers ready to assist you
• A safe route that takes you through historic neighbourhoods, parks and the waterfront
• Efficient and friendly registration process with convenient hours
• Opportunity to raise funds for the community through the Charity Challenge program
• Active Living Expo with over 60 exhibitors focused on health and wellness
• An opportunity to meet friends and 'carbo load' at Pasta Village
• Engaging presenters speaking on health and active living  during two-day Expo
• High quality technical tee shirt for adults, commemorative cotton tees for youth
• Bag storage for adults who need it during Sunday's run
• Personalized bibs with your first name appearing on the front (if signed up by May 1)
• Computer timing chips to record your finishing time
• No-sweat policy. If you register and can't participate for any reason, your registration fee will be carried forward to the following year. Simply let us know by Friday May 14, 2010.
• On-course entertainment featuring Nova Scotian musicians
• A good excuse to paint your nose blue
• Plenty of water stations positioned throughout the course, stocked with water, energy drinks and gels
• Prompt medical services should you require assistance
• A fancy medal for all finishers, adult and youth
• A warming  mylar blanket for all finishers on Sunday's run
• Finishing times posted in Halifax Metro Centre (adults only)
• Post Race Party for the Youth Run inside Halifax Metro Centre
• An opportunity for a post-run massage and physio services after Sunday's run
• Opportunity to watch finish line activity on Silvervision inside Halifax Metro Centre (adults)
• Finish line photos, capturing your memorable moment
• Post-race party to share food, drink, music, and bragging rights with fellow participants and volunteers