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2026 Pick & Shovel Showdown

Name: 2026 Pick & Shovel Showdown
Start: 2026-01-24
End: 2026-01-24
Location: Waverley, Nova Scotia

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Waverley, Nova Scotia, Canada

calendar_today 24 Jan, 2026

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About the Event

Test your endurance against Nova Scotia’s winter at the Pick & Shovel Showdown 8-Hour Ultra on January 24, 2026, hosted at McDonald Sports Park in historic Waverley. This unique event begins with a 10km race at noon, after which runners can continue completing 6km laps at their own pace until the 7:30 PM cutoff, all within the supportive and warm hub of the Cheema Canoe Club. With a highly runnable, well-travelled course and provisions for hot and cold food and beverages, this race is designed for resilience and camaraderie, regardless of winter conditions.

Compete for podium prizes, division awards, and an exciting $500 gift card for setting a new course record—currently 14 laps (82.4km). Whether you aim to run for the full eight hours or simply enjoy a challenging winter day on the trails, this fourth edition promises a memorable blend of community, endurance, and golden history. Register early and follow @allouttrailracing for the latest updates.

Races Offered

8-Hour Endurance Run

Jan 24, 2026

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Distance — 80K

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Type — Running

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12:00

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$67.72

Super Awesome Volunteer

Jan 24, 2026

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Distance — Super Awesome Volunteer

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Type — Running

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12:00

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Free

Weather Overview

These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for January in Waverley.

Temp (°C)

Feels Like (°C)

thermostat -5.0° / 1.4°

wb_sunny -10.6° / -3.5°

Wind (km/h)

Humidity (%)

air 14.8 /

water_drop 77.5%