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Course Description: Flat, out and back. Starting at Columbus Field, site of the Antigonish Highland Games.
The 5 Mile Road Race will begin at 6:00PM on the Track at Columbus Field East End of Main Street. The course is three miles (approximately) of a gravelled path (no traffic), with the remainder on paved streets. The start and finish are on a dirt track.
Entry fee includes: includes Antigonish Highland Games 5 Mile Road Race technical t-shirt. Refreshment ticket for those 19 years and over.
The fee for Junior Runners (18 and Under) and Youth Runners (13 and Under) is $25.00.
Reception in Ceilidh Corner will follow the race.
Prizes: Cash prizes for the top three Male and Female runners. Antigonish Highland Games medals for the top three finishers in each age category.
Trophies
Open Male Angus & Marie MacDonald Trophy
Open Female Alex J. MacAdam Plaque
Junior Male (18 & Under) Stu MacMillian Plaque
Junior Female (18 & Under) Joe Earle Award
Master Male (40 & Over) Leonard Thompson Memorial Trophy
Master Female (40 & Over) Fonse MacIntyre Memorial Trophy
Senior Master Male(50 & Over) Cameron’s Jewelers Trophy
Senior Master Female (50 & over) The Cameron Cup
Grand Master Male (60 & Over) Brian MacLeod Plaque
Grand Master Female (60 & Over) Irene MacLeod Plaque
Top Local Male Runner (Antigonish/Pictou Counties) Frank MacGibbon Trophy
Top Local Female Runner (Antigonish) The “PAHG” Award......Evelyn and Donald Gillis Trophy
Youth (13 and Under) Male and Female:
Fastest Kilted Runner
Race kits will be available for pick-up after 3:00PM on race day at Columbus Field
Start Time - 6:00 pm
**Runners should be able to complete the course in 60 minutes. Due to games scheduling awards presentation must begin no later than at 7:00 pm
**Access to field will be closed at 6:30 pm. People staying to watch the Concert Under the Stars are asked to purchase a ticket at the Admissions Gate
Registration fees Spots remaining: 204
Prices are inclusive of mandatory charges, items, and fees
5 Miler Limited spots available
Price changes in 1 month 12 days-
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Register for 5 Miler$50.86Now registering Apr 22 – Jul 10
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$56.26Jul 10 – Jul 11
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5 Miler - 18 and under Limited spots available
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Select this option if you are 18 years old and under
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Register for 5 Miler - 18 and under$29.26Now registering Apr 22 – Jul 10
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$34.66Jul 10 – Jul 11
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Timing and Race Services provided by:
Event schedule
- Fri, July 11, 2025 3:00 p.m. - Race Kit Pick-up - Columbus Field
- Fri, July 11, 2025 6:00 p.m. - 5 Mile Road Race
Contact information
- Event contact
- James Jessome
- ahg5miler@gmail.com
