Nova Scotia

Blue Nose Marathon 2017 brings thousands to downtown Halifax

Over two days, participants will take part in six different events including the 5 km, 10 km, half marathon, full marathon, marathon team relay and youth run.

Over two days, participants will take part in six different events

Over two days, participants will take part in six different events at the Scotiabank Blue Nose Marathon.

More than 10,000 people will gather in downtown Halifax this weekend to participate in the 14th Scotiabank Blue Nose Marathon.

Over two days, participants will take part in six different events including the 5 km, 10 km, half marathon, full marathon, marathon team relay and youth run.

The event benefits charities through the Scotiabank Charity Challenge, as participants will raise money for 73 registered charities. Last year, the fundraiser brought in more than $597,000 for local charities.

If you can't make it downtown, watch online: CBC Nova Scotia will be live streaming from the start and finish lines throughout the weekend. Get full results here. 

The start times for all the races on Saturday and Sunday:

​Saturday, May 20

  • 2 km Doctors Nova Scotia Youth Run: 11:00 a.m.
  • 4 km Doctors Nova Scotia Youth Run: 11:20 a.m.
  • Lifemark 5 km for competitive wheelchair athletes: 1:59 p.m.
  • Lifemark 5 km: 2:00 p.m.

Sunday, May 21

  • Scotiabank Full Marathon for walkers and runners who may take 6+ hours: 7:00 a.m.
  • Scotiabank Full Marathon: 8:00 a.m.
  • ​GoodLife Fitness 10 km: 8:05 a.m.
  • Blue Nose Half Marathon: 8:20 a.m.

Street closures and parking bans will be in place throughout the weekend along the race courses. All the details are on the Blue Nose Marathon FAQ.