A 50 YEAR HISTORY
and
THE BEST MARATHON VIEWS
IN NOVA SCOTIA
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! You'll love the rural setting, coastal views and a relatively flat route while enjoying the ocean breeze.
The Nova Scotia Marathon offers four distances along the gorgeous coast line, is a Boston Qualifying Marathon and is on the Run Nova Scotia circuit.
Are you ready to say SEA ME RUN?
Registration Fees
Full Marathon Closed
Online registration closed-
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CA$75.00
Early Bird Pricing
Dec 22 – Mar 30 -
CA$85.00
General Pricing
Mar 30 – Jul 21
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Half Marathon Closed
Online registration closed-
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CA$65.00
Early Bird Pricing
Dec 22 – Mar 30 -
CA$75.00
General Pricing
Mar 30 – Jul 21
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10 km Closed
Online registration closed-
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CA$55.00
Early Bird Pricing
Dec 22 – Mar 30 -
CA$65.00
General Pricing
Mar 30 – Jul 21
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6 km Closed
Online registration closed-
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CA$40.00
Early Bird Pricing
Dec 22 – Mar 30 -
CA$50.00
General Pricing
Mar 30 – Jul 21
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Virtual Run - All Distances Closed
Online registration closed-
Registration includes a bib, shirt, and medal. Shipping cost included, please select shipping method during registration.
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CA$35.00Dec 22 – Jul 8
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CA$35.00
Race kit arrival not guaranteed before July 24.
Jul 9 – Jul 21
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Event schedule
- Fri, April 8, 2022 11:59 PM - T-Shirt Cut Off
- Fri, July 8, 2022 11:59 PM - Virtual Run Cut Off for Kit Mailing before July 24
- Fri, July 22, 2022 4:00 PM - Race Kit Pick Up Opens (Day 1)
- Fri, July 22, 2022 7:00 PM - Race Kit Pick-up Closes (Day 1)
- Sat, July 23, 2022 12:00 PM - Race Kit Pick Up Opens (Day 2)
- Sat, July 23, 2022 5:00 PM - Spaghetti Supper (Sandy Wicken's Arena)
- Sat, July 23, 2022 7:00 PM - Race Kit Pick Up Closes (Day 2)
- Sun, July 24, 2022 7:00 AM - Full Marathon Start
- Sun, July 24, 2022 7:30 AM - Half Marathon Start
- Sun, July 24, 2022 8:00 AM - 10 km Start
- Sun, July 24, 2022 8:30 AM - 6 km Start
- Sun, July 24, 2022 11:00 AM - Post Race Reception & Awards
FAQ
Race Kit Pick Up
A requirement of the Nova Scotia Marathon is advanced race kit pick up times. We encourage you to pick up your own race kit, however if travel prevents this you can ask another participant to pick up your kit. Race Kit Pick Up will be at the Sandy Wickens Memorial Arena (12 Park Lane, Barrington):
Friday July 22nd 4:00pm until 7:00pm
Saturday July 23rd 12:00 pm until 7:00 pm
Race Day Arrivals
Full & Half Marathon Participants should arrive no later then 6:45am. Full Marathon participants can proceed to the start line. Half Marathon participants should remain in their vehicle until 7:15am before proceeding to the start line.
10KM & 6KM Participants should arrive between 7:35am and 7:50am 10KM participants can proceed to the start line. 6KM participants should remain in their vehicle until 8:15am before proceeding to the start line.
Please give yourself extra time to arrive at Sherose Island to park or drop off participants and prepare to go to the start area. Please do not begin lining up until 15 minutes before your event start time. Please follow any public health guidelines that are in effect on race day. Please use extreme caution when arriving on Sherose Island when there is another race starting or about to start.
Shuttle Service
Shuttle service is planned to bring runners from the finish line back to the Sandy Wickens Memorial Arena. A muster point will be located at the finish line area.
Ages
Following the guidelines from Athletics Canada, the following ages can run each distance. Disagreements with this will be assessed on a case by case basis by the Race Director.
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.
Swag
Every runner receives a finishers medal. We now offer a medal only registration for those who do not wish to receive a shirt or other swag items.
Register by April 8th to be guaranteed your shirt size/style. 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.
Facilities, Aid Stations & Route Support
Change rooms, washrooms, showers and a warm-up area are available in the Sandy Wickens Memorial Arena.
Aid Stations are located approximately every 3 kilometres throughout the course. Water and gatorade are provided at each station. Other fueling refreshments are available at select aid stations. First aid is available.
Route support with aid stations and volunteers will begin at 7:00AM on July 24 and go on for 6hrs (1:00PM). Timing services will end at 1:00PM as well.
Camping On Site
We are pleased to offer Sea Me Camp on the grounds of the Sherose Island Rec Complex again this year. 25 tent sites and 10 RV sites are available to add to your registration.
Results
Official results will be posted live to the Atlantic Chip Website. Atlantic Chip will forward the audited Full Marathon results to the Boston Athletic Association.
Post event, unofficial results may be posted to the municipal website, local newspaper and other media sources.
Virtual participants may begin added their results as of July 24th, 2022 at 2PM (Atlantic Standard Time).
Awards and Post Race Reception
An awards reception and post-race meal will be hosted at the Sandy Wickens Memorial Arena, Sherose Island. Reception will begin at 11:00am with fish chowder, seafood chowder or a cold plate served along with dessert. We welcome family and friends to attend the post race reception.
Elite Athletes & Letters of Invitation
We do not offer letters of invitation for international athletes nor do we sponsor any elite athletes at the Nova Scotia Marathon. This is firm with no exceptions. Should an international athlete chose to register they are responsible to arrange their own travel. No refunds will be offered if travel arrangements from the athletes country of origin cannot be made by the athlete.
Questions? Contact us at info@seamerun.ca
Payment Notes
1. All funds are payable in Canadian Dollars.
2. Your credit card statement will show a charge from 'Race Roster'.
Cancellations and Refunds
After registering for the 2022 Nova Scotia Marathon you may cancel your registration up until April 22 with full refund (except for Race Roster admin fees).
After April 22 you may switch to the Virtual Series. In doing so, if you require shipping that is above the cost of your race registration then you must pay the additional shipping cost or make arrangements for on-site kit pick up.
COVID-19
Participant Responsibility
All participants who register take personal responsibility to follow public health regulations in the province of Nova Scotia at the time of the Marathon which may including showing Proof of Vaccination, wearing a mask at the start line and social distancing. The most up-to-date Public Health guidelines will be communicated via e-mail to registrants in the weeks leading up to July 24, 2022.
If Covid-19 restrictions prevent you from travelling, you will be eligible to switch to a virtual option and all swag will be sent to you. Absolutely 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. If you choose to switch to a virtual race for reasons outside of changes to public health protocols and travel restrictions you must make the race director aware no later then July 20, 2022.
Spectators
Spectators are welcome.
Race Technology Services Provided By
Contact information
- Event contact
- Candice Phibbs
- info@seamerun.ca
Sponsors
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Gold Sponsor
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Bronze Sponsor
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In Kind and below $250
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