Rainbow Run

Early Bib Pick Up
Friday, July 21 - 5:30 - 7:30PM

Grab your bib at the Rainbow Run kiosk at the Garrison Grounds.

Race Day Bib Pick Up and Bag Check
Saturday, July 22 - 10AM onwards

Get ready to rock the rainbow. Pick up your bib and check your bag on race day for the Rainbow Run at the race kiosk at the Garrison Grounds and stick around for the race preparty. Bag check closes at 3:30 PM, so be sure to circle back to grab your gear - and stay for Halifax Pride events continuing all afternoon.

Race Start!
Saturday, July 12:30PM

Let's do this! The timed race starts at 12:30PM sharp.

The Course

Halifax's newest 5K starts on Bell Road, and crossing downtown via Spring Garden, Barrington and Upper Water Streets before turning back again, then looping Ahern to finish where it started at the Garrison Grounds. There will be a waterstop at the midpoint. Costumes and your rainbow-iest gear are strongly encouraged.

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How do I find bib pick up?

On Friday, July 21 from 5:30 to 7:30pm and on the day of the race from 10am to race start, you'll find the bib pick up at the race kiosk at the Garrison Grounds.

Where are the Garrison Grounds?

The Garrison Grounds are located at the south corner of Citadel hill (at the intersection of Sackville, South Park and Bell Road).

Can I register on race day?

Limited registration will be available prior to the race for $20 cash. The cutoff for race-day registration is noon.

Can I check my bag?

There will be a race bag check near bib pick up on the Garrison Grounds and it will be open from 10am to 3:30pm.

Is the race timed?

Thanks to Atlantic Chip, this is a timed 5K! May the power of the rainbow bring you a 5K PB!

What do you mean, 'rainbow gear'?

This year's Pride theme is 'GLITTER'! We hope everyone running the Rainbow Run 5k will wear their glitteriest, most colourful running wear.

Is there official Halifax Pride Rainbow Run swag?

There isn't an official race shirt this year, but if there's enough interest we'll offer one for next year - let us know if you'd like some official Halifax Pride Rainbow Run swag by emailing runthenorth@gmail.com.

Is there parking?

While there's no Pride-specific parking, there is paid lot and on-street parking available near the Garrison Grounds in multiple locations. If you're driving, we'd advise you to plan ahead! The street closure will affect all travel - pedestrian and auto - across the downtown core.

Is there a water stop?

There will be one water stop run by NER volunteers at approximately the midway point on Barrington!

I'm a walker, or a slower pacer - what do you mean by 'join the parade'?

The Pride parade will start from its muster point (and the race route turnaround) at Valour Way and Upper Water Street at 1pm. Those who haven't reached the turnaround by 1pm will be running against the parade until the turnaround, and those who have reached the turnaround but are still on route may find the parade 'catches up' to them. We ask that runners stay to the far right, and allow the first two floats to pass in either direction before they resume the course.

When does the course close?

The race starts at 12:30pm SHARP, and the course closes at 2pm. Runners and walkers will have 1.5 hours to finish with a time.