Blue Nose Marathon

MAY
15-17
2026
Run the Medavie Blue Nose Marathon weekend in Halifax, Nova Scotia, over the Victoria Day long weekend. From marathon to 5K, family friendly races, a lively expo, and charity challenges make it a festive spring run for every pace.
Marathon Half Marathon 10 kilometers 5 kilometers

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Blue Nose Marathon

The Medavie Blue Nose Marathon takes place in Halifax, Nova Scotia. The 2026 event is scheduled for May 15-17 and the race weekend is held annually on the Victoria Day long weekend. The weekend features multiple running and walking events, results and event photos are maintained for previous years.

Races and event features

  • 42.2KM (Medavie marathon)
  • 21.1KM (half marathon)
  • 10KM
  • 5KM (Purple Cow 5KM)

The weekend also includes a Doctors Nova Scotia Youth Run and a Strum Consulting Team Relay. Other event formats listed include Double Up, a Virtual Run, Fill Yer Boots, and the Simons Green Bib. The Blue Nose Marathon Expo, presented by Subaru, is a two-day active living event tied to the weekend. The event runs a Giv'er Charity Challenge with official charities. Organizers acknowledge that the Blue Nose Marathon takes place in Mi’kma’ki, the traditional and unceded territory of the Mi’kmaq. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Marathon
Medavie 42.2km
Half Marathon
Blue Nose 21.1km
10 km
Blue Nose 10km
5 km
Purple Cow 5km
Doctors Nova Scotia Youth Run
Strum Consulting Team Relay

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