RACE WEEKEND EVENTS
Race Weekend for Scotabank Blue Nose Marathon is FAR more than simply participating in one of the five distance events of your choice. "Myles", our ever-present mascot, has prepared a special three-day series of events designed to provide you, your family and your friends with one great experience after another. The highlights are:

Friday May 21. 2010
11:00am - 8:00pm
Check out the Active Living Expo and Registration/Race Kit PickUp area located inside the Grand Ballroom at the World Trade & Convention Centre (WTCC). You will be energized, motivated and informed by visiting our 60+ booth Active Living EXPO while you're on-site to pick up your Race Kit.
Attention interested exhibitors, to download the EXPO Information Kit, click HERE
6:00pm Join John Stanton and meet your Pace Bunnies Running Room Free Friendship Run May 21st, 2010 Halifax Running Room 5514 Spring Garden Road 902-420-0774
Saturday May 22, 2010
8:00am - 6:00pm
Final race kit pick for the Yo uth Run. Visit the floor of the Halifax Metro Centre and then quickly make your way up to Brunswick Street for the start of the Youth Run race at 11am. If you've left your kit pick up until Saturday morning, please come to HMC early... you will be joining approximately 3,000 young, enthusiastic runners.
8:00am - 6:00pm
Active Living Expo and Race Kit Pick Up inside Grand Ballroom, WTCC Please be aware... no race registration is available on Sunday May 23.
1:30pm - 5:00pm
Back in 2010 .... make sure you attend the informative presentations being showcased at OptiMYz Stage, located just adjacent to the Grand Ballroom. Click here to see the complete lineup.
11:00am
Doctors Nova Scotia Youth Run  Starting on Brunswick Street near the Town Clock, come out to see just how excited 3000+ kids can get about running in their own event at Scotiabank Blue Nose Marathon! And afterwards, the kids and their 'fans' will enjoy a special Post Race Celebration inside Halifax Metro Centre.
SPECIAL NOTICE TO FAMILY AND FRIENDS....access to the floor of HMC is through the north side off Duke Street. Please use the large 'bus' door at that location, thereby leaving the south entrance off Carmichael Street for use by the participants.
3:00pm - 7:00pm
Blue Nose Pasta Village ALL PASTA VILLAGE TICKETS WILL BE AVAILABLE FOR PICK-UP AT THE ACTIVE LIVING EXPO AT WTCC FRIDAY MAY 21 AND SATURDAY MAY 22
Building on the outstanding success of this new venture, Blue Nose Pasta Village returns for 2010. Pasta Village will be hosted in the suites located on the third floor at WTCC providing a large bistro-like informal atmosphere where several varieties of pasta and sauce will be available to go along with salads etc. Tickets are $17.50 for adults and $7.50 for kids (U15) and can be purchased any time during Active Living Expo on Friday May 21 or Saturday May 22.
Tickets can also be purchased on line while you are registering for your Scotiabank Blue Nose race event.
To purchase Pasta Village tickets, please click here.
Sunday May 23, 2010
7:00 am - 5:00pm
SPECIAL NOTICE TO FAMILY AND FRIENDS....access to the floor of HMC is through the north side off Duke Street. Please use the large 'bus' door at that location, thereby leaving the south entrance off Carmichael Street for use by the participants.
7:00 - 8:00am ONLY
Pre-Race Mixer + Runner Bag Storage
Final race kit pick up is available on the floor of HMC. Sorry, no race registration is permitted on Sunday morning! To pick up your kit, please come early to avoid the crush of the 6,000 other participants. Also visit us at Halifax Metro Centre to safely store your 'day bag' while you're off conquering the streets of Halifax and Dartmouth. Upon your 'glorious return' to HMC, come see us again to retrieve your bag.
10 :00am - 3:00pm
LifeMark Physiotherapy & Massage Centre
Located on the floor of HMC, make sure you check this out! After your run is over, sign up with the good folks at LifeMark for a post-race massage! And best of all, its free.
9:30am - 5:00pm
Post Race Mixer
SPECIAL NOTICE TO FAMILY AND FRIENDS....access to the floor of HMC is through the north side off Duke Street. Please use the large 'bus' door at that location, thereby leaving the south entrance off Carmichael Street for use by the participants.
Also located on the floor of HMC, you arrive here immediately after crossing the finish line up on Brunswick Street. Lots of fluids and carbo reloading available along with numerous special services, such as the LifeMark Physiotherapy & Massage Centre and of course, the opportunity to watch the 'live video feed' off Brunswick street directly into the HMC SIlvervision entertainment centre. Check out your race results and if you're a race winner, we'll make sure you receive your very special NovaScotian Crystal award! Look for the 2nd and 3rd place finisher awards, at the Awards Pick Up table.
7:00pm - 12 midnight
Post Race Party
And of course, being hospitable Maritimers, we're throwing a big-time After-Party. Presented by 101.3 THE BOUNCE, Halifax's hottest radio station and MOLSON, you'll enjoy fabulous dance and party music. Always a big hit, make sure you're there for the screening of the weekend's amazing Event Video. Free admission. cash bar and complimentary light snacks. Again, centrally located at the Grand Ballroom inside WTCC.
Check out the Active Living EXPO and Race Kit Pick Up
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