Run Like HECS

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.

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).

• This is the fourth annual event for Halifax Early Childhood School, a non‑profit preschool. Every year, funds are raised to grow and maintain the school while hosting a running event for families, competitive runners, and people of all ages and abilities.
• Children's events are untimed. All children participants receive a cookie medal. The top 3 finishers in the 1 km stand on the podium for a cookie medal.
• Sponsors include Running Room. Shop at RunningRoom.com is mentioned.
• Registration is open from March 1 to June 6, 2026.
• Contact: Halifax Early Childhood School via the event website.

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.