Run Like HECS will take place on Saturday, June 6, 2026, starting at 9:00 AM ADT at the lower parking lot of Point Pleasant Park (by Black Rock Beach) on Point Pleasant Drive in Halifax, NS, Canada. The event features an adult 5 km run/walk (timed, starts at 9:00 AM), a 400 m children's run/dash (untimed, starts at 9:40 AM), and a 1 km children's race (untimed, starts at 10:00 AM). Prizes are awarded to the top 3 male and female finishers of the 5 km, and all children participants are entered into a series of draw prizes.
| Distance | Start Time | Timing | Location | Inclusions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 km Run/Walk (adult) -- | 9:00 AM -- | Timed; results posted online -- | Point Pleasant Park, Halifax -- | Prizes for top 3 male/female -- |
| 400 m Run/Dash (children) -- | 9:40 AM -- | Untimed -- | Point Pleasant Park, Halifax -- | Cookie medal; draw prizes -- |
| 1 km Race (children) -- | 10:00 AM -- | Untimed -- | Point Pleasant Park, Halifax -- | Cookie medal; top 3 finishers stand on podium -- |
All participants must follow event rules as provided by the organizer. The event runs rain or shine. After the races, a BYO picnic by the ocean takes place at 11:00 AM. Bib pick‑up is available Friday, June 5, 2026 from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM at the Running Room on Spring Garden Road (5515 Spring Garden Rd, Halifax, phone 902‑420‑0774).
The event takes place at Point Pleasant Park in Halifax, with individual event times scheduled between 9:00 AM and 11:00 AM. All results for the 5 km are posted online. Prizes are available for top finishers, and children are entered into draw prizes.
Run Like HECS in Halifax, NS on June 6, 2026, offers a 5 km timed run/walk for adults (9:00 AM), plus a 400 m dash (9:40 AM) and 1 km race (10:00 AM) for children, with cookie medals, draw prizes, and a BYO picnic, supporting Halifax Early Childhood School.
Jun 06, 2026
Distance — 1km
Type — Running
09:00
$13.07
Jun 06, 2026
Distance — 0.4 km
Type — Running
09:00
$13.07
Jun 06, 2026
Distance — 5km
Type — Running
09:00
$40.06
These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for June in Halifax.
Learn more about the host city, Halifax.
Halifax is the capital city of Nova Scotia and the largest city in Atlantic Canada. The city's origins and rich maritime history derive from a strategic location and one of the world's great natural harbours. In the 19th and early 20th centuries, Halifax was the entry point for European immigration to Canada. Today, Halifax is a busy Atlantic seaport and the economic and cultural hub of Atlantic Canada.
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