Blue Nose Marathon

The Emera Blue Nose Marathon is the largest annual running and walking event in Atlantic Canada! Known as “The People’s Marathon”, the Emera Blue Nose Marathon welcomes participants of all ages and abilities to promote and celebrate healthy living and active lifestyles. It is one of the most anticipated community events each year in Halifax. With the help of 1,400 volunteers, there are six running events (5KM, 10KM, half marathon, full marathon, marathon team relay, youth run-4KM and 2KM) taking place during the Victoria Day weekend every year. There is also an Active Living Expo that span two days. Over 80 local charities raise more than half a million dollars annually through the Scotiabank Charity Challenge.

The Blue Nose Full Marathon begins and ends in the downtown core, but not before crossing over and showcasing some of the beautiful neighbourhoods of Dartmouth. Halifax has gained a reputation for being a little “hill-y” but it’s nothing you can’t handle (we’re sure of it!). You can also find comfort in knowing that the whole city will be cheering you on from the sidelines.

Blue Nose Marathon was born and bred by Nova Scotians in 2004 – taking place in the City of Halifax. Blue Nose was founded in 2004 by community leaders Gerry Walsh and Rod McCulloch, who dreamed of a world-class running event that would showcase the beauty of Halifax and Dartmouth. “In the first year, we had 3,500 registrants – and we thought that was pretty good,” said Walsh. “Little did we know that Blue Nose would experience double-digit growth in most years, reaching 13,000 in 2014.”