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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 for the first 200 participants. Refreshment ticket for those 19 years and over and access to the Concert Under the Stars.
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: 332
Where pricing applies, shown amounts include mandatory charges, items, and fees.
5 Miler Limited spots available
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Register for 5 MilerCA$56.26Now registering Apr 14 – Jul 9
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CA$61.65Jul 9 – Jul 10
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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 underCA$29.26Now registering Apr 14 – Jul 9
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CA$34.66Jul 9 – Jul 10
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Timing and Race Services provided by:
Event schedule
- Fri, July 10, 2026 3:00 PM - Race Kit Pick-up - Columbus Field
- Fri, July 10, 2026 6:00 PM - 5 Mile Road Race
Contact information
- Event contact
- James Jessome
