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54th Annual Nova Scotia Marathon

Marathon, Half Marathon, 10KM & 6KM

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A HISTORY SPANNING OVER 50 YEARS
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 Road Race Series.

We sold out in 2024 - Don't wait! We want you to say SEA ME RUN!

Registration fees

Prices are inclusive of mandatory charges, items, and fees

Full Marathon

Price changes in 2 months 2 days

Half Marathon

Price changes in 2 months 2 days

  • The Half Marathon is part of the Run Nova Scotia Performance Series.

    1. CA$74.75

      Early Bird Pricing

      Now registering Jul 21 – Mar 30
      Register for Half Marathon
    2. CA$85.90

      General Pricing

      Mar 30 – Jul 18

10 km

Price changes in 2 months 2 days

  • The 10KM is part of the Run Nova Scotia Performance Series.

    1. CA$63.60

      Early Bird Pricing

      Now registering Jul 21 – Mar 30
      Register for 10 km
    2. CA$74.75

      General Pricing

      Mar 30 – Jul 18

6 km

Price changes in 2 months 2 days

    1. CA$46.89

      Early Bird Pricing

      Now registering Jul 21 – Mar 30
      Register for 6 km
    2. CA$58.04

      General Pricing

      Mar 30 – Jul 18

Virtual Run - All Distances

Price changes in 5 months 1 day

  • Registration includes a bib, shirt, and medal. Please select shipping method during registration.

    1. CA$41.31
      Now registering Jul 21 – Jun 29
      Register for Virtual Run - All Distances
    2. CA$41.31

      Race kit arrival not guaranteed before July 23.

      Jun 30 – Jul 18

Youth Run 350m (July 19)

Let the little one's join the fun! Join us July 19 at the Sandy Wickens Ball Field for a fun few laps. Kids will receive a youth sized shirt, race bib and finishers medal. This event is not timed. You may not switch from the youth run to virtual. *Shirts limited to the first 50 registered.

  1. CA$41.31

    Flat Rate

    Jul 21 - Jul 18
    Register for Youth Run 350m (July 19)

Youth Run 700m (July 19)

Let the little one's join the fun! Join us July 19 at the Sandy Wickens Ball Field for a fun few laps. Kids will receive a youth sized shirt, race bib and finishers medal. This event is not timed. You may not switch from the youth run to virtual. *Shirts limited to the first 50 registered.

  1. CA$41.31
    Jul 21 - Jul 18
    Register for Youth Run 700m (July 19)

Event schedule

  • Mon, April 14, 2025 11:59 PM - Shirt Order Cut Off
  • Mon, June 30, 2025 11:59 PM - Virtual Run Cut Off for Kit Arrival before July 23
  • Sat, July 19, 2025 12:00 PM - Race Kit Pick Up Opens
  • Sat, July 19, 2025 1:00 PM - Kids Run (Sherose Island Ball Park)
  • Sat, July 19, 2025 5:00 PM - Spaghetti Supper (Sandy Wicken's Arena)
  • Sat, July 19, 2025 7:00 PM - Race Kit Pick Up Closes
  • Sun, July 20, 2025 7:00 AM - Full Marathon Start
  • Sun, July 20, 2025 8:00 AM - Half Marathon Start
  • Sun, July 20, 2025 8:15 AM - 10 km Start
  • Sun, July 20, 2025 8:15 AM - 6 km Start
  • Sun, July 20, 2025 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):

Saturday July 20th 12:00 pm until 7:00 pm

Race Day Arrivals

Full Marathon Participants should arrive no later then 6:45am.

Half Marathon, 10KM & 6KM Participants should arrive between 7:35am and 7:50am.

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. Please email info@seamerun.ca to ask for an assessment.

6 km - 12+ years old
10 km - 14+ years old
21.1 km - 16+ years old
42.2 km - 18+ years old

Route Information

The marathon route is in a rural setting on a secondary road. The route contains some rolling hills but is basically a flat route.
Strollers are prohibited from the race route. Due to narrow road shoulders and blind crests it is not safe to have strollers on the route.
You may not participate with your dog or any other pet.

The marathon race course is open with volunteer support and timing services for six hours total (7AM-1PM).

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 15th to be guaranteed your shirt size/style. After April 15th we will update the inventory of available shirt sizes in the participant registration form. Shirt size substitutions can only be made after race

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. First aid is available. If you wish to leave gels, liquids or other fueling snacks along the race route we ask that you bring them to race kit pick up in clear, ziplock bags labelled with your name and which distance you'd like it left at. We will deliver these to the closest aide station to your request.
Route support with aid stations and volunteers will begin at 7:00AM on July 21 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. 50 tent sites and 20 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 21st, 2024 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

Youth Run Information

Youth Run Information

We welcome children and youth up to age 12 for this event. Kids can opt for either distance (350m or 700m) and will recieve a race bib, a t-shirt and a finisher medal. The youth run is not chip timed. If you have registered for the youth run and cannot make it there is no transfer to a virtual option available. Friends or family are welcome to instead pick up the youth race kit (including medal) at the Sandy Wickens Memorial Arena on July 20.

Parent Participation

Parent participation without registration is permitted. Parents should only participate if their child needs assistance around the track. Parents will not receive a bib, shirt or finishers medal.
Parents are welcome to register their infant or toddler even if they require a stroller. Strollers should begin at the back of the start line.

Attending the Spaghetti Dinner

Youth participants and family are welcome to attend the spaghetti dinner at 5PM on July 20th.

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 2024 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.

Health Information

Participant Responsibility

All participants who register take personal responsibility to follow public travel regulations in the province of Nova Scotia at the time of the Marathon.

If health 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 19, 2024.

Spectators

Spectators are welcome.

Sponsorship

2024 Sponsorship Coming Soon

Race Technology Services Provided By

Run Nova Scotia Sponsorship

Proud to be a part of the Run Nova Scotia Series

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Contact information

Event contact
Candice Phibbs
Email
info@seamerun.ca

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