Dartmouth Natal Day Road Races
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Dartmouth Natal Day Road Races 2026
The Dartmouth Natal Day Road Races mark their 120th edition on Monday, August 3, 2026 in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia. The start and finish are at Christ Church on Ochterloney Street. The event uses a 2 mile loop course around Sullivan's Pond and downtown Dartmouth. The 2026 route follows the adjusted 2025 route to avoid construction.
Distances offered:
- 2 miles
- 6 miles
Both distances are included in the 2026 Run Nova Scotia Road Race Series. Much of the course is open to traffic but is managed by police and course marshals. Participants who expect to take longer than one hour are asked to keep to the side of the road to allow others to pass, particularly on the final stretch between the water station and the finish area.
Race kit pick-up is available the day before and on race day at locations published by the organisers. Race rules advise runners to keep to the right to allow faster participants to pass, note that dogs are not permitted on the course except certified service animals, and give specific lane guidance for those running the 2 mile and 6 mile events.
Sponsors and partners listed for the event include Aquafina, ZZAP, Atlantic Chip, and Run Nova Scotia. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
