Name: 50th Annual Nova Scotia Marathon
Start: 2021-07-25T06:30:00-04:00
Location: 27 Park Lane, Barrington Passage, NS, Canada

Welcome to the 50th Annual Nova Scotia Marathon.

The Municipality of Barrington welcomes you to the Lobster Capital of Canada! Located on the beautiful south west shore of Nova Scotia, we are Nova Scotia's most scenic run!

Registration

Please note that there will be no race day registration. Registration will close on Saturday July 24^th at 7pm.

There will be no early bird registrations for this years race.

Race Kit Pick up

Kits can be picked up at the Sandy Wickens Memorial Arena (12 Park Lane, Barrington)

Saturday July 24th 12:00 pm until 7:00 pm

Sunday July 25th 6:30 am until 7:15 am

Course

Rural setting on a secondary road, some rolling hills, basically flat route.

Start time and location

Full Marathon start time: 7:15am

Half Marathon start time: 7:30am

10K start time: 7:45am

6K start time: 8:00am

12 Park Lane, Barrington NS

Approximately: 43°32'08.3"N 65°35'53.0"W

Finish line location

The finish line is located near 38 Highway 330

Approximately: 43°31'09.5"N 65°36'57.3"W

Shuttle service

There is a free shuttle available to transport runners from the finish line back to the start.

Ages

We follow the guidelines from Athletics Canada for what distances ages can run. Disagreements with this will be assessed on a case by case basis by the Race Director. 902-637-2015 ext 239

6 km - 12 years old

10 km - 14 years old

21.1 km - 16 years old

42.2 km - 18 years old

Certification

The marathon is a Boston Qualifier

The full marathon was measured in 2019. Certification # NS-2019-024-BDC.

The half marathon was measured in 2010. Certification # NS-2010-068-BDC.

The 10 km and 6km are not certified measured distances.

This marathon is part of the Abbott World Marathon Majors and all participants results will be shared to the Wanda Age Group World Rankings. Here is a link for more information: https://www.worldmarathonmajors.com/about/how-it-works/

COVID-19

All participants who register following October 15^th take personal responsibility to follow public health regulations in the province of Nova Scotia at the time of the Marathon. If COVID-19 restrictions prevent you from travelling, you will automatically be switched to a virtual option and all swag will be sent to you. No price adjustments or refunds will be issued. If you sign up for a virtual race and switch to the in-person option, you must pay the upgrade fee to the distance chosen.

Swag

Every runner receives a finishers medal.

Shirts

After April 8th there will only be unisex performance t-shirts available on a first come first served basis for sizes at registration pick up.

Aid Stations

Aid Stations are located approximately every 3 kilometres throughout the course. Water, Gatorade, cut up oranges, chocolate bars, 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. The boxes are located at the registration area, there will be labels and markers available. The boxes will be there until 7:00 am

Not available for the 6 km.

Facilities

Change rooms, washrooms, showers and a warm-up area available in the Sandy Wickens Memorial Arena.

Results

Results will be published after the race to Run Nova Scotia, the municipal website, local newspaper, and radio stations. Full marathon results will be forwarded to the Boston organizers, and Abbotts World Marathon Wanda Age Qualifiers, .

Awards and Post Race Reception

Depending on COVID-19 restrictions, the awards will be presented, and a reception will be held at the Sandy Wickens Memorial Arena, Sherose Island, at 12:00pm. Fish chowder, seafood chowder and a cold plate will be served, with pies & ice cream for dessert. Family and friends are welcome to attend the post race reception.

Questions? Contact us at info@seamerun.ca