Pace Bunnies
Thank you, True North Pacing, for providing Pace Bunnies for the following finish times: 5KM 0:250:300:35 10KM 0:500:551:001:051:10 Half Marathon 1:301:401:501:552:002:052:102:20 Full Marathon 4:00 *These pace times have not yet been filled. As the pace bunny role is volunteer-based, please note that estimated finish times are subject to change.
Road Closures & Parking Info
There will be a detour affecting Main Street on Sunday, October 13, from 7:15 AM to 8:30 AM. Vehicles heading west bound will be detoured at Gaspereau Avenue to Pleasant Street, then onto Skyway Drive, and Kent Avenue, before returning to Main Street. This detour is to allow for the start of the races. Please […]
Schedule of Events
Thursday, October 9 Time Event Location 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM Kit Pick Up* All Races – Dartmouth Zatzman Sportsplex, 110 Wyse Rd, Dartmouth Friday, October 10 Time Event Location 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM Volunteer Appreciation Party Benjamin Bridge, 1966 White Rock Rd, Wolfville Saturday, October 11 Time Event Location 10:00 AM – 1:30 PM […]
Fill Yer Boots
Fill Yer Boots with unique race experiences across Nova Scotia! The upcoming Blue Nose race calendar includes five exceptional events: the Night Owl 5KM, Emera Blue Nose Marathon, Not Since Moses, Valley Harvest Marathon, and Beat Beethoven. If you’re planning on participating in more than one Blue Nose organized event, click the button below for […]
Pricing
Valley Harvest Marathon 2024 Registration Fees Event Pricing November 21 – August 31 September 1 – October 12 Ultra Marathon (50KM) $80 $90 Full Marathon $75 $85 Half Marathon $65 $75 10KM $55 $65 5KM $45 $55 Youth Run FREE FREE Virtual Run – Race Kit Pick Up $35 $35 Virtual Run – Race Kit […]
Valley Harvest Marathon Expo
Join us on Thanksgiving weekend at the Valley Harvest Marathon Expo, as we celebrate 33 years of active living in Annapolis Valley! The Valley Harvest Marathon Expo will give your organization the chance to showcase itself to over 2,500 participants, plus all their friends, family, volunteers, and other members of the community. The Expo will take place […]
Charity
Each year, the Valley Harvest Marathon partners with local charities that are making a difference in the Annapolis Valley of Nova Scotia and beyond. With the help of our generous participants, Valley Harvest Marathon has the goal to raise $10,000 for the community. Help us reach our goal by adding a donation to your registration or donating […]
FAQs
About
The Valley Harvest Marathon is a signature event in the Valley during the Thanksgiving weekend, now in its 33rd year. How natural to have a Harvest Marathon during Thanksgiving weekend in the Annapolis Valley of Nova Scotia—the heart of agriculture, apple capital, and winery center of Atlantic Canada. Races start and finish at Acadia University […]
Volunteer
Thank you for your interest in joining the 2025 Harvest Crew, proudly sponsored by Valley Family Optometry! Every year, the Valley Harvest Marathon is made possible by the generosity of hundreds of volunteers. We have dedicated groups who help year after year, including ICE Cheerleading, Kingsport Fitness and Wellness, Triton Swim, Horton D1 Girls Volleyball, […]
