Welcome to the 118th Edition of the Dartmouth Natal Day Road Races.
The Dartmouth Natal Day Road Races will be held on Monday August 5, 2024. We are proud to continue our tradition of being one of the longest running events in the Halifax/Dartmouth Natal Day Festival.
This prestigious event is also one of the oldest road races in North America.
Competitive runners, recreational runners and walkers are all encouraged to participate. We take pride in being a fun and affordable event for the entire family.
The 2024 race will start and finish near Christ Church on Ochterloney Street and follow our traditional 2 mile loop course around Sullivan's Pond & Downtown Dartmouth.
Both races have been selected for the 2024 Run Nova Scotia Road Race Series.
The 6 Mile race is part of the 2024 Run Nova Scotia Performance Series.
Affordable Entry Fees
$25 for adults registering online before Aug 4th
$22 for adult RNS members registering online before Aug 4th
$10 for youths, (age 17 and younger)
$30 for adults who register in person on August 4th
Adult entry includes a t-shirt for the 1st 800 to register.
Youth entry does not include a t-shirt, but a limited quantity will be available for $10 and must be ordered when registering online.
RNS members must provide their RNS membership number.
An administration fee in addition to the entry fee will be charged for online registration.
The combined entry limit for both race distances is 1,000.
Online registration closes on Saturday Aug 3rd at 6:00 PM.
NOTE: THERE WILL BE NO RACE DAY REGISTRATION.
Race Kit Pick Up and Late Registration
Race Kit Pick-up will take place at Christ Church Hall, 61 Dundas St in Dartmouth on Sunday August 4th from 3 PM to 6 PM and on Monday August 5th from 6:30 AM to 7:45 AM.
If we do not reach our capacity limit, Registration will be available on Sunday at Christ Church Hall. Our entry limit is 1,100.
Sunday registration fees will be $30 for Adults and $10 for Youth.
THERE WILL BE NO REGISTRATION ON RACE DAY, MONDAY.
Course Map: https://www.nataldayroadrace.ca/course-map.html
Follow our Facebook page for registration updates and other important
information about the Dartmouth Natal Day Road Races.
VOLUNTEERS REQUIRED
Like all races in Nova Scotia we need volunteers to make this event happen. We are very thankful to all the people who have helped us over the last 100+ years. As a volunteer you will receive a t-shirt and our gratitude. We require people for course marshalling, water station, registration/kit pick-up and site set up. We will provide training. Do you have a skill you think we could use? Sign up to volunteer below.
Registration fees Spots remaining: 823
6 Mile Run Spots remaining: 185
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Register for 6 Mile Run$25.00Apr. 30 - Aug. 3
2 Mile Run Spots remaining: 325
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Register for 2 Mile Run$25.00Apr. 30 - Aug. 3
6 Mile Run (With Run NS Membership) Spots remaining: 77
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Register for 6 Mile Run (With Run NS Membership)$22.00Apr. 30 - Aug. 3
2 Mile Run (With Run NS Membership) Spots remaining: 75
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Register for 2 Mile Run (With Run NS Membership)$22.00Apr. 30 - Aug. 3
6 Mile Run Youth Entrant (17 or Under) Spots remaining: 21
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Register for 6 Mile Run Youth Entrant (17 or Under)$10.00Apr. 30 - Aug. 3
2 Mile Run Youth Entrant (17 or Under) Spots remaining: 140
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Register for 2 Mile Run Youth Entrant (17 or Under)$10.00Apr. 30 - Aug. 3
Time:
8:15 AM
Location:
Christ Church Hall, 61 Dundas St.
Dartmouth, NS, CA
Much of the course is open to traffic but is well controlled by police and course marshals for your safety.
After 9:30 AM we may lose some police support and traffic will be heavier as the number of participants on the course declines.
If it will take you more than 1 hour to complete the course, please keep to the side of the road and be cautious, particularly for the last mile along Portland St and Alderney Dr. The finish line will remain open until at least 9:45 AM.
Race Course Rules
Participants should make their way to the start line 10 minutes prior to the start time.
Please consider your expected pace and place yourself accordingly. Not everyone can be at the front.
Please keep as close to the right side as possible to allow faster runners to pass.
Dogs are not permitted on the course, with the exception of certified service dogs. They are welcome as spectators.
If you are running the 2 mile race, cross to the left side of the road as you approach the finish line.
If you are running the 6 mile race, keep to the right as you pass the finish area after laps 1& 2 and move to the left side as you approach the finish line on your 3rd lap.
Map to go here...
Event schedule
- Sun., August 4, 2024 3:00 p.m. - Race Kit Pick-up & Late Registration (3:00 PM to 6:00 PM)
- Mon., August 5, 2024 6:30 a.m. - Race Kit Pick-up (6:30 AM to 7:45 AM)
- Mon., August 5, 2024 8:15 a.m. - Race Start Time
- Mon., August 5, 2024 9:15 a.m. - Awards Presentation
Contact information
- Event contact
- Dave Nevitt
- marathonstorun@msn.com
- Phone
- +1 902-462-7246
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