Bumrun Halifax

MAY
24
2026
Join Bumrun Halifax at Sullivan's Pond Park on May 24 for a community 5K, Little Bums kids dash and a virtual 5K option across Canada. Support colon cancer screening while enjoying swag, finisher medals and live results.
Sun 24 May 2026
5 kilometers

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Event overview

Bumrun Halifax 2026 is a charity run held on May 24, 2026 at Sullivan's Pond Park, Crichton Avenue, Dartmouth, NS B2Y 1M2. The event includes an in-person 5K run/walk and a childrens' event called Little Bums. Non-service dogs are not permitted on the race course. A medic will be on site and a medic will patrol the course by bike. Live results will be provided by Atlantic Chip.

Distances

  • 5K walk/run
  • 500 m Little Bums (for children ages 12 and under)
  • Virtual 5K option available across Canada

Participation and services

5K registration includes event swag, a finisher medal, and a personalized fundraising page. RunNS members receive a 5% discount on the 5K fee. Little Bums registration includes a finisher medal and a personalized fundraising page; no race kit is provided for Little Bums. Virtual 5K registration includes a race completion digital certificate and a personalized fundraising page; the virtual option does not include a race kit or finisher medal.

Baggage check will be provided as an open-air area; bib tear-off bag tags are used and the bib is required to retrieve items. Water will be available at the event site but not along the route; participants are asked not to discard plastic bottles on the course. Awards and post-race refreshments are part of the event program.

Charity and fundraising

Bumrun raises awareness of colon cancer screening and prevention. Over 15 years the organization has run 5K events and raised more than $1.8 million net for colon cancer charities. Funds support colon cancer research, patient support programs, and screening awareness. The event has a fundraising goal of $45,000. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

5 km
5k Run/walk
Little Bums 500m Run

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