Registration is now open for the
2026 Dartmouth Natal Day Road Races.
Welcome to the 120th Edition of the Dartmouth Natal Day Road Races.
The Dartmouth Natal Day Road Races will be held on Monday August 3, 2026.
Our race is a long time tradition of the Natal Day weekend and is 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 race will start and finish at Christ Church on Ochterloney Street and follow a 2 mile loop course around Sullivan's Pond & Downtown Dartmouth.
(Note - The 2026 course has been modified to avoid construction, and will follow the same route as the 2025 course.)
Course Map: https://www.nataldayroadrace.ca/course-map.html
Both races distances, 2 miles and 6 miles, are on the 2026 Run Nova Scotia Road Race Series.
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Registration fees
Where pricing applies, shown amounts include mandatory charges, items, and fees.
6 Mile Run
Price changes in 1 month 16 days-
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ClosedMay 5 – May 5
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CA$34.66
Loyalty Window - $30 + fees
May 6 – May 10 -
Register for 6 Mile RunCA$40.06
Early bird - $35 + fees
Now registering May 10 – Jul 1 -
CA$45.46
Late registration - $40 + fees
Jul 1 – Aug 1
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2 Mile Run
Price changes in 1 month 16 days-
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ClosedMay 5 – May 5
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CA$34.66
Loyalty Window - $30 + fees
May 6 – May 10 -
Register for 2 Mile RunCA$40.06
Early bird - $35 + fees
Now registering May 10 – Jul 1 -
CA$45.46
Late registration - $40 + fees
Jul 1 – Aug 1
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6 Mile Run Youth Entrant (17 or Under)
Price changes in 1 month 16 days-
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ClosedMay 5 – May 5
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CA$15.23
Loyalty Window - $12 + fees
May 6 – May 10 -
Register for 6 Mile Run Youth Entrant (17 or Under)CA$18.47
Early bird- $15 + fees
Now registering May 10 – Jul 1 -
CA$18.47
Late registration - $15 + fees
Jul 1 – Aug 1
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2 Mile Run Youth Entrant (17 or Under)
Price changes in 1 month 16 days-
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ClosedMay 5 – May 5
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CA$15.23
Loyalty Window - $12 + fees
May 6 – May 10 -
Register for 2 Mile Run Youth Entrant (17 or Under)CA$18.47
Early bird- $15 + fees
Now registering May 10 – Jul 1 -
CA$18.47
Late registration - $15 + fees
Jul 1 – Aug 1
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Date: Monday, August 3rd
Time: 8:15 AM
Location: Christ Church Hall, 61 Dundas St., Dartmouth NS
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 from the water station to the finish line. 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 and final lap.
For our 2026 race, the route will be the same as our adjusted 2025 route.
Start on Ochterloney
Left on Crichton Ave
Right on Hawthorne
Right on Portland
NEW - Right on Pleasant
NEW - Left on Prince Albert
NEW - Right on Irishtown
NEW - Left on Queen
Right on Alderney
Right on Ochterloney
Event schedule
- Sun, August 2, 2026 2:00 PM - Race Kit Pick-up, 45 Grahams Grove (2:00 PM to 5:00 PM)
- Mon, August 3, 2026 6:30 AM - Race Kit Pick-up, Christ Church Hall (6:30 AM to 7:45 AM)
- Mon, August 3, 2026 8:15 AM - Race Start Time
- Mon, August 3, 2026 9:15 AM - Awards Presentation
Contact information
- Event contact
- Stephanie Seaward
- Website
- Visit website
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