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Cobequid Trail Run


Event Details


Cobequid Trail Run - 20th Annual

August 30, 2026

5K, 10K & Half Marathon

Online Registration with Early Bird Pricing
Will be closing Friday, August 28th at 11:59 PM (Midnight)


ONSITE REGISTRATION EARLY BIRD PRICES

$35.00 YOUTH

$50.00 ADULTS

$45.00 RNS MEMBERS

*After August 28, 2026 the price is $60.00 per registration

*Prices above do not include online booking processing fees

Onsite Registration: 6:30 a.m. - 7:45a.m.


NEW START TIMES

Half Marathon will begin at 8:00a.m. (new start time)

5k & 10k will begin at 8:30a.m. (new start time)

The Cobequid Trail Run will begin on Kaulback Street on the Cobequid Trail and the finish is located behind the NSCC Sport and Wellness Centre. The route is an out and back flat course heading westerly out of Truro on the trail.

  • This is a Race Roster timed event, with chip start and finish.
  • Registration will take place outside Davis Hall (weather permitting).
  • Onsite registration will take place inside Davis Hall.
  • Washrooms, change rooms, and showers located inside the NSCC Sport and Wellness Centre are available to runners. Washrooms are also available outside.
    • NSCC Truro Campus, 36 Arthur Street
  • Registration fee includes one t-shirt per runner and participation medal, and breakfast.
    • To secure correct t-shirt size, register by Friday, August 7th, 2026.
  • Continental breakfast and award presentation will follow outside the NSCC gym on the grass.
  • No dogs permitted, with the exception of guide dogs. No strollers.
  • Please note youth will be running the same course, at the same time, as other participants.

* Event course will be open for 3 hours and 15 mins*

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Registration fees

Where pricing applies, shown amounts include mandatory charges, items, and fees.

Half Marathon

    1. CA$55.13

      May 15, 2026-August 28, 2026

      Now registering May 15 – Aug 28
      Register for Half Marathon
    2. CA$65.87

      August 29, 2026 to August 30, 2026

Half Marathon (with Run NS Membership)

10k

    1. CA$55.13

      May 15, 2026-August 28, 2026

      Now registering May 15 – Aug 28
      Register for 10k
    2. CA$65.87

      August 29, 2026 to August 30, 2026

10K (With Run NS Membership)

10k - Youth (18 and Under)

5k

    1. CA$55.13

      May 15, 2026-August 28, 2026

      Now registering May 15 – Aug 28
      Register for 5k
    2. CA$65.87

      August 29, 2026 to August 30, 2026

5K (With Run NS Membership)

5k - Youth (18 and Under)

Extra Meal Tickets

Extra meal tickets can be purchased for $5.00

Pre-Race Kit Pick Up

Run Packages will be made available for pickup.

Wednesday, August 26th - 8:30 AM- 4:30 PM- Colchester Recreation (3rd floor) 1 Church St, Truro

Thursday, August 27th - 8:30 AM- 4:30 PM- Colchester Recreation (3rd floor) 1 Church St, Truro

Friday, August 28th - 6:00 PM- 8:00 PM- Rath Eastlink Community Centre, 625 Abenaki Rd, Truro

Saturday, August 29th - 8:00 AM- 8:00 PM- Rath Eastlink Community Centre, 625 Abenaki Rd, Truro

Sunday, August 30th - 6:45 AM- 8:30 AM- NSCC (Race day)


Timing and Race Services Provided By:

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5K Race Map


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10K Race Map

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Half Marathon

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Sponsors


The Cobequid Trail Run 5K, 10K & Half Marathon are part of the Run Nova Scotia Road Race Series.

The 10K and Half Marathon are part of the Run Nova Scotia Performance Series!

Thank you to our sponsors!

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Contact information

Event contact
Craig Burgess
Phone
+1 902-897-3181
Website
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