Dartmouth Natal Day Road Races
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Dartmouth Natal Day Road Races 2026
The event takes place on Monday, August 3, 2026, in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, with a base at Christ Church Hall, 61 Dundas Street. This is the 120th edition of the Dartmouth Natal Day Road Races, part of the Halifax & Dartmouth Natal Day tradition.
Offered distances:
- 2 miles
- 6 miles
The race starts and finishes at Christ Church on Ochterloney Street and follows a 2 mile loop around Sullivan's Pond and downtown Dartmouth. The 2026 course was modified to avoid construction and follows the adjusted 2025 route. The route sequence includes Ochterloney, Crichton Ave, Hawthorne, Portland, Pleasant, Prince Albert, Irishtown, Queen and Alderney.
Much of the course remains open to traffic but is controlled by police and course marshals for safety. Police support may be reduced later in the morning and traffic can increase as participant numbers decline. Runners who expect to take more than one hour to complete the course are advised to keep to the side of the road and exercise caution, particularly on the final mile from the water station to the finish.
Both race distances are part of the 2026 Run Nova Scotia Road Race Series. Timing and race services are provided by Atlantic Chip Sport Timing. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
