Community Relations

The 5^th Annual Blue Nose International Marathon will be held on Saturday, May 17^th and Sunday, May 18^th 2008. In true Blue Nose style, this year's race routes cover Halifax and Dartmouth, showcasing the landmarks and communities that make our city so great.

As a resident along the route, we want you to be updated on the logistics and timing of the event so that you can plan your weekend with no surprises.

Look for your neighbourhood or area in the list below to find out more about what you can expect. We encourage you to use the information provided to plan for alternative travel routes if required. 

There are lots of ways to get involved and be a part of the action on race weekend. Come out and lend a hand, cheer on the runners or lace up your sneakers and giv'er!

Downtown Halifax

All race routes for Saturday and Sunday events start and finish in the downtown core in front of the Town Clock adjacent to the Halifax Metro Centre on Brunswick St. As a result, Brunswick St. (between Duke St. and Sackville St.) will be closed from 6:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. on Saturday and from 6:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m. on Sunday.    Due to the closure of Brunswick St. there will be limited access to side streets in the surrounding area and traffic flow will be managed by staffed barriers.

Other impacts in this area include...

South End Halifax

The Scotiabank Full Marathon and Volkswagen Half Marathon routes will pass through the south end of Halifax on Sunday. The race routes will travel along Inglis St. to Young Ave. and toward Point Pleasant Park. Runners will pass through Point Pleasant Park and exit, running back up Young Ave. and travelling up South Park St.   

Other impacts in this area include...      

North End Halifax & Hydrostone  

The north end of Halifax will be a hub of activity on race weekend, with all race events passing through the area. As a result, street closures will be in effect from 7:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. on Sunday beginning at the Five Corners intersection (west of Citadel Hill) and continuing along North Park St. and Agricola St. to Bloomfield St. Due to the closure of Agricola St. there will be limited access to side streets in the surrounding area and traffic flow will be managed by staffed barriers.

Other impacts in this area include...

Dartmouth & Surrounding Area

This year, both the Scotiabank Full Marathon and The Chronicle Herald 10k Race will cross the Macdonald Bridge and head for Dartmouth. As a result, the Macdonald Bridge will be closed on Sunday from 8:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m.

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Race Weekend Events Follow the links below for full race route descriptions and schedules.

Saturday, May 17^th 2008 11:00 a.m start on Brunswick St. adjacent to the Town Clock

Doctors Nova Scotia Youth Run

Sunday May 18^th 2008 9:00 a.m start on Brunswick St. adjacent to the Town Clock

McDonald's Team Relay

Dempster's 5K Run-Walk

Chronicle Herald 10K Race

Volkswagen Half Marathon

Scotiabank Full Marathon