Municipality of Barrington, Nova Scotia, Canada. The municipality is located on the southwest tip of Nova Scotia and has a population of approximately 6994. Fishing and retail are industries in our municipality. We welcome you to the Lobster Capital of Canada.
Course
Rural setting on a secondary road, some rolling hills, basically flat route.
Start time and location
8:00 am for full marathon, half marathon, and the 10 km, Sherose Island Recreation Centre, 27 Park Lane, Sherose Island, Barrington Passage.
The ankle chips for chip timing need to be picked up on raceday between 6:30am and 7:30am
Certification
The full marathon was measured in 2007, using the Jones Counter Method. Certification #NS-2007-119-BDC.
The half marathon was measured in 2010. Certification #NS-2010-068-BDC.
The 10 k run is not a certified measured distance.
Aid Stations
Aid Stations are located approximately every 3 kilometers throughout the course. Water, Gatorade, cut up oranges, ice and first aid supplies are provided at each station.
Special drinks
Runners can place special drinks, gels, etc. in boxes for specific aid stations before the start of the race. These boxes will be delivered to the aid stations just before the race begins.
Facilities
Change rooms, washrooms, showers and a warm up area available in the Barrington Municipal Arena and the Barrington Recreation Centre.
Results
Results will be published after the race to Run Nova Scotia, municipal and recreation department websites, local newspaper, and radio stations. Full marathon results will be forwarded to the Boston Marathon organizers.
Awards and Post Race Reception
The awards will be presented and a reception will be held at the Barrington Municipal Curling Club, Sherose Island, at 12:30pm. Fish chowder and seafood chowder will be served, with pies & ice cream for dessert. Family and friends are welcome to attend the post race reception.
Certificates will be available to those who request them at the post race reception. If you cannot attend the reception and wish to have a certificate mailed out to, you must notify us.
Trophies / plaques will be presented to the overall winners. Plaques / medals will be presented to the top three finishers in both male and female categories for the full marathon and the half marathon:
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youth (18 – 19 yrs. for full marathon) (16 – 19 yrs. for half marathon)
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open (20 – 39 yrs.)
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masters (40 – 49 yrs.)
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senior masters (50 – 59 yrs.)
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golden masters (60 – 69 yrs.)
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platinum masters ( over 70 yrs.).
Awards will be presented to the top three finishers in both male and female categories for the 10 km
Registration fees
Full Marathon Closed
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$60.00Jan. 1 - Jul. 23
Half Marathon Closed
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$60.00Jan. 1 - Jul. 23
10 km Closed
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$35.00Jan. 1 - Jul. 23
Full Marathon - Run NS Closed
Run Nova Scotia Member
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$55.00Jan. 1 - Jul. 23
Half Marathon - Run NS Closed
Run Nova Scotia Member
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$55.00Jan. 1 - Jul. 23
10 km - Run NS Closed
Run Nova Scotia Member
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$30.00Jan. 1 - Jul. 23
Race Technology Services Provided By
Event schedule
- Sat., July 25, 2015 10:00 a.m. - Race Kit Pick Up
- Sun., July 26, 2015 6:30 a.m. - Race Kit Pick Up
- Sun., July 26, 2015 6:30 a.m. - Chip Pick Up
- Sun., July 26, 2015 8:00 a.m. - All Races Start
- Sun., July 26, 2015 12:30 p.m. - Post Race Reception & Awards
Contact information
- Event contact
- Anna Kenney
- Phone
- +1 902-637-2903