Valley Harvest Marathon Expo
Join us on Thanksgiving weekend at the Valley Harvest Marathon Expo, as we celebrate 34 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 […]
Aerobics First Pacers
Our Aerobics First Pacers are here to help you chase your goals and cross the finish line with confidence! These dedicated runners have volunteered their time (and their legs) to keep you on track, provide motivation when you need it most, and make race day an unforgettable experience. A huge thank you to this amazing […]
Road Closures & Parking Info
Please plan ahead and allow plenty of time to travel to Acadia University on race day, including time to find suitable parking. Do not park in church parking lots. Do not park on any of the streets listed below, these areas create additional pinch points for the races and can impact participant and traffic flow. […]
Schedule of Events
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 2026 Registration Fees
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 $15,000 for the community. Help us reach our goal by adding a donation to your registration or donating […]
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About
The Valley Harvest Marathon is a signature event in the Valley during the Thanksgiving weekend, now in its 34th 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
2026 Volunteer Registration now Open! Sign up to Volunteer Sign up to be a Leadership Volunteer 2026 Aerobics First Pacers registration now OPEN! Sign up to be a Pacer Thank you for your interest in joining the 2026 Harvest Crew, proudly sponsored by Valley Family Optometry! Every year, the Valley Harvest Marathon is made possible […]